Royal metal upright User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
METAL
Operating and Servicing Instructions
UPRIGHT
9 Please read
these instructions
carefully before
usingyour
uprightvacuum.
Let us helpyou
put your vacuum
together or
answer any
questions, call
1-800-321-1134
(U.S.A.).
1-800-661-6200
(Canada).
. , 1-880957-001 Rev. 12/98

CONGRATULATIONS!
You are now theproud owner of a Royal vacuum cleaner. We trustyour new
purchase will bring you many hours of satisfaction.
Our companydesigned anddeveloped thisproduct, andit is manufacturedby
us in Cleveland, Ohio. We takegreat care to ensure top quality,but an occasion-
al mistakemay occur; thus,please check to be sure all components are included
in your cartonand that each is free from defects. Please call us shouldyou need
assistance.
In order to assistour marketing efforts,we wouldappreciatethereturn of your
completedwarranty/registrationcard. Please feel free to add any comments.
We are veryproud of our products and hope that you are equally satisfied with
their quality and performance. For all your cleaning needs, remember Royal
because.
. ."WE BUILD-EM TO LAST".
*THISAPPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, includingthe following:
-READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE
.ALWAYS FOLLOWTHESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:TO REDUCETHE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY:
Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplugfrom outlet
when not in use and before
servicing.
Do not useoutdoors or on wet
surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a
toy. Close attention is neces-
sary when used by or near
children.
Use only as described in this
manual. Useonly Royal's rec-
ommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged
cord or plug. If appliance is
not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service
center.
Do not pull or carry by cord,
use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or cor-
ners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on

cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, notthe cord.
0 Do not handle plug or appli-
ance with wet hands.
0 Do not put any object into
opening. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
0 Keep hair, loose clothing, fin-
gers, and all parts of the body
away from openings and mov-
ing parts.
0 Do not pick upanything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
0 Do not use without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
0 Use extra care when cleaning
on stairs.
0 Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
0 Do not useto pick upflamma-
ble or combustible liquids
such as gasoline
or use in
areas where they may be pre-
sent.
0 Do not use an extension cord
with this vacuum cleaner.
0 Store the vacuum cleaner
indoors. Put the vacuum
cleaner away after use to pre-
vent tripping accidents.
0 Always turn off the vacuum
cleaner before connecting or
removingthe hose.
0 Using improper voltage may
damage motor and injure
user.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one
bladewider than the other). This plugwill fit in a polarizedoutletonly oneway.
Ifthe plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reversethe plug. If itstill does notfit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
WARNING : Electricalshock could occur if
usedoutdoors or on wet surfaces.

FAMILIARIZEYOURSELF THESE FEATURES
1. FingertipToggle Switch-conveniently locatedfor quick control.
2. Eyelet of Upper Cord Hook
3. *Special Bag Assembly-Outer bag resists wear and has full length
metal zipper for easy access to top-filling "Toss-Out" paper filter bag OR
Cotton top-filling shake-outbag.
4. Handle Fork
5. Bag Coupling
6. Exhaust Couplet
7. *WheelArrangement
8. Heavy DutyVinyl Hand Grip-curvedto fit your handcomfortably.
9. *Strong Metal Cord Hooks
10. ULApproved Power Cord-permitswide range cleaning.
11. Adjustable Handle-made of chrome-platedtubular steel. Centered on
motor housingfor balanceand maximum maneuverability.
12. Wing Nut
13. Handle Lock-holds handle securely in 3 positions.
14. *Headlight-hingedhousingwith protectivevinyl bumperguardand exclu-
sive deodorizing, demothing, sanitizer chamber
OR standard, brilliant
headlightas shown.
15. *Patented"Adjust-0-Rite" Belt Cover Plate-eliminatesguesswork
for proper nozzle setting.
16. Wrap AroundVinyl Nozzle Bumper-protectswalls and furniture.
17. Belt Lifter Lip
18. Belt Lifter Base
19. Cast Aluminum Nozzle, Fancase, and Motor Housing
20. Adjustable Revolving Brush, beater bar or double helical brush
21. Metal Rug Nozzle Guard
22. *"Rite-Hite" Adjustor Knob-lets you set nozzle to exact height for
carpet plushness.
23. *Five Position Height Adjustor-lets you set the nozzle at five different
carpet heightswith the touch of your toe.
*Styleof feature may differ accordingto model.
GETTO KNOWYOUR NEWVACUUM CLEANER
Your new upright has many special features. All were designed for effortless
cleaning because suction alone does not make a vacuum cleaner clean.
There mustbe"air movement"to have cleaningpower. That's why the nozzle
has deep, wide air vents at both ends. These vents permit air to circulate
between the nozzle and carpet at all times; the result
... our special self-pro-
pelling CushionaireTMCleaning. Your new upright also has exclusive curved
fan bladeswhich create more air volume per minuteat less motor speed than
straight blades. This means more efficient carpet cleaning and less electrici-
ty consumption;thus you save time and money.
5

EASY TO ASSEMBLE
Note: Do not connect cleaner to electrical outlet until it is assembled.
Assemble the Handle (Diagram I)
1. Slide the upper and lower handle
sections together, aligningthe
square or round holes on both
handle sections.
2. Fromthe literature pack, get the
square neck curved head bolt,
curved washer, and 711
6" nut.
3. lnsert square neck curved head
bolt through
square aligned hole opening, until curved head is flush
with handle. WARNINGDO NOT FORCE HANDLE BOLT. MAY SEVER
CORD, COULD CREATE SHOCK.
4. Place curved washer over threaded end of bolt and tighten 7116"nut with
appropriatetool (tool not included).
All except models below Remove wing nut and bolt from fork completely.
lnsert handle and power cord into the fork. Tighten.
Models withapigtail: Loosenthe largewing nut on the handlefork locatedon
the motor unit. Insetthe handle into the fork and tighten the large wing nut.
5. Connectthe cords at the handlebottomandthe motor unit. Windthe extra-
long electrical cord over the cord hooks when cleaner is not being used.The
electrical cord is ~ermanentlvattachedto the upper part of the handle and a
short connector plug is at theother end.
Checkto be sure the belt is in place.
If not, follow these easy steps:
Attach the Belt
1. Remove "Adjust-0-Rite" belt cover*
or rotate the grey rubber nozzle
cover* from front of cleaner.
(Diagram 1)
2. Insert belt lifter tool through belt
loop, beingsure to hookbelt around
the lip of the belt lifter tool from the
left (Diagram
2). Usingthe tool as a
pry bar, slip the belt onto the motor
shaft until the belt lifter base meets
the shaft. Gentlyturn the tool to the
right (clockwise) to insure proper
belt placement. Removetool.
3. The front of the belt will be to your
right when installed properly
(Diagram
3). Snap "Adjust-0-Rite"
belt cover* or rotatethe grey rubber
nozzle cover* over the belt access
opening.
*Featuremay differ accordingtomodel.

Attach the Bag
Placethe bagcoupling over the exhaust outlet of the machine. Slide iton and
twist to the right to lock. Attach the top of the bag by snapping the hook on
the bag chain into the eyelet on the upper corb hook.
Your New Upright is Ready To Go!
Plug in the Cleaner
Plugthe electricalcord into your most convenient outlet, makingsure the volt-
age indicated on the serial number plate of your cleaner is the same as your
electrical source.
Set the Nozzle Height
1. Infinite Height Settings: Lets you clean every type of carpet. Your new
uprightwill glide easily over your carpets and rugs, "air-lifting"them as it vac-
uums.
To adjust the nozzle on models with
an "Adjustor KnobW,(l)turnthe "Rite-
Hite" knob (located above rear
wheels) counter-clockwise to raise
the nozzle off the carpeting. (2)Turn
on the vacuum cleaner. Use the fin-
ger switch convenientlylocatedon the
handle. Push down to start--up to
stop. @)Now,graduallyturn the "Rite-
Hite"knobclockwiseto lower the noz-
'Ie
to the when the I*/Ju// knob $ nof com-i
"Adjust-0-Rite"button pops IN.
At this setting the nozzle is at the
mercialmodels.
exact height to do the best cleaning
job. As you clean from carpets to rugs and across bare floors, check the
"Adjust-0-Rite"button and adjust the cleaner accordingly. For high shag car-
peting: adjust for a gentle sweeping action and disregard"Adjust-0-Rite"but-
ton.

2. Five Position Height Settings: Adjust carpet settings for floor surfaceto
be cleaned. Set the nozzle at five different carpet heights with the touch of
your toe. The illustrationsshow the height adjustor in the lowest and highest
positions. The setting should be low enough for effective cleaning, yet high
enough that the cleaner is not difficult to push.
Note: Ifcleaner isdifficult to push, adjust to a highercarpet settingheight.
SETTINGS FOR
LOW PILE
RELEASETHE CORD
On models equippedwith a quick cord release, simply
pushthe quick releasecord hookforward or backward
until it is upside down. The cord will slide off easily.
Return quick release cord hook to its upright position
so it isready to storethecordwhen you completeyour
cleaningtasks.
TILT NOZZLE
To clean throw rugs andcarpets with fringed edges, push handledown below
normal operating position thereby raising the nozzle (so fringe or binding will
not catch). Throw rugs should be cleaned by working from the center toward
and over the fringe, tilting the nozzle upward and over the edge of the carpet.
LOWER HANDLE
To clean carpeted stairways and under low furniture and beds, startwith han-
dle back in tilting position. Then lift handle lock lever (locatedwhere handle
meets motor housing)with your toe and lower handleto floor. For stairways,
depress handle lock lever so cleaner can be held in a horizontalposition. To
raise handle, release handle lock lever.

PAPER BAG REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(disconnect machinefrom electrical outlet prior to performing any maintenancefunction).
"TYPE A" PAPER BAGS
Your top-fillingpaperbagallowsdirt anddust
to fall into the storage area, keeping the
intake channel cleaner at all times. When
the paper bag fills to the level indicated,
unplug the cleaner and replace the bag.
Check your toss out bag occassionally by
feelingfor the dirt level.
A clean bag assures
maximum cleaning efficiency and prolongs
the lifeof the machine.
"TYPE B" PAPER BAGS
1. Pull cardboard connector of paper bag
away from top-fill tube and dispose of
used paper bag.
2. Place new paper bag into cloth bag.
Keep cardboard connector facing top-fill
tube.
3. Tuck paperbagdown intocloth bagas far
as possible.
4. Push cardboard connector over top-fill
tube opening as far as possible.
5. Close outer bag.
If your cleaner has the wide-openingcloth "shake-out"bag, follow these
directions when dirt reaches the half-fullpoint:
1. Unhook bag at the top and remove from cleaner by turning inlet coupling
counter-clockwise.
2. Turn bagupside down and shake vigorously until dirt settles at bag clamp
end.
3. Slide off bagclamp and empty dirt onpapersspreadon floor or in suitable
waste container.
Note: Regardlessof type of bag, empty frequentlyfor maximumcleaningeffi-
ciency and machine life.

BRUSH AND BELT
REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION
(UNPLUG CLEANER)
If you have occasionto remove the revolvingbrush, either for makingadjust-
ments or for replacing belt:
1. Pull knob to remove the "Adjust-0-Rite"belt cover* or rotatethe grey rub-
ber nozzle cover* on the front of the nozzle.
2. Lift the belt off the drive shaft with belt lifter tool (reverse directions for
attaching belt shown on page
6).
3. Removethe metalguardon the bottomof the nozzle. Removethe beltand
brush.
4. To adjustthe height of the brush roll or to changethe brush, pullthe brush
out of the nozzle
. Slip the belt over the revolving brush before brush is
put into the new position.
Ball bearing brush rolls have color-coded endcaps for easy replacement.
When the brush is new, the color of the endcap must matchthe color marked
on the inside of the nozzle.
For ALL brush rolls, arrows on brush
roll and nozzle guard must
match
(Diagram 1).
Diagram 1 n
5. The belt is then placedover the motor drive shaft as described in "Attach
Belt" on page
6. Place the belt so that the right hand side of the belt is
nearest to you.
If the belt dislodges when you turn the unit "on", the belt
is on "backwards". Reverse the belt, twist and place over motor drive
shaft. Replaceround"Adjust-0-Rite"plate* or grey rubber nozzle cover*.
CAUTION: Never placeany fingers, tools, etc. in nozzleor belt areawhile the
unitis operating. The"Adjust-0-Rite"plate*or grey rubber nozzlecover* must
be securely installedwhenever operatingthe unit without attachments.
*Featuremay differ according to model