User manual DIRTDEVIL M085300 12-01

[. . . ] If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the nearest 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 corners. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. [. . . ] lnsert extension wand and crevice tool into tool caddy. NOTE: Paper bag must be properlv installed before operatinu. . HOW TO OPERATE: WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE BEFORE OPERATING. 1. Quick Cord Release: To release your cord without unwinding it, turn the top cord hook to the left or right. Your power cord will now pull off in one coil, (Diagram 1). Keep the cord out of the way while you vacuum by snapping it into the cord guide on the back of the handle, (Diagram 2). Step on the power switch to turn on the cleaner. Switch is grey and located on the base of the unit. With your foot, depress the handle release pedal on the left side of the base. Move the handle and adjust it to the desired position for (a) storing the upright, (b) operating the cleaner, and (c) depress the handle release pedal again to clean under low furniture, (Diagram 4). ABOVE FLOOR CLEANING: Cleaner must be in the locked upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when cleaning above the floor. Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or removing hose. Lift door on the nozzle and insert hose end with nozzle connector until locked in position, (Diagram 5). Pull the hose handle from side of cleaner. CAUTION: Brush agitator continues to rotate while hose is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner is on. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from brush area while cleaner is on. Choose any of the handy accessories or use the hose alone. Simply push the attachment firmly onto the end of the wand or hose handle. To remove hose from nozzle, press latch on nozzle connector and pull up. NOTE: Remove hose from nozzle when cleaning carpets to insure proper cleaning performance. CAUTION: Revolving brush continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use. a) Featherlite" and Featherlite" with stretch hose SCENT TABLETS (OPTIONAL): As you vacuum, air freshener tablets leave your home smelling clean and fresh while stale odors disappear. [. . . ] Power cord not firml lugged into outlet. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1134. Insert finger into hole and push paper away from opening 2. Remove nozzlelhose guard to clear blockage - Pg. [. . . ]