Dirt Devil Swivel Glide manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL Operating and Servicing Instructions © 1996 All rights reserved #1-1 13018-033 3/02 For quick reference, please record your vacuum information below . Model #: Mfg. Code: (Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner) Español - página E1 W ARNING: Cleaner assembly may include small parts. Small parts can present a choking [...]

  • Page 2

    CONGRA TULA TIONS Y ou ar e now the pr oud owner of the Dirt De vil ® Swiv el Glide ® , the world’ s most maneuverable upright with patented Swi vel Casters ™ f or eff ortless maneuvering on all types of floors. W e trust your new pur chase will bring you many hours of satisfaction. Our company designed and dev eloped this product with y ou i[...]

  • Page 3

    W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJUR Y : W ARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con - tact a qualif[...]

  • Page 4

    4 1. Non-slip grip ™ handle 2. On/Off Switch 3. Front Panel Release Lever 4. *Edge Wedge ™ T ool / Upholstery T ool 5. *Headlight 6. *Power Edger ™ slots 7. *Wrap Around Bumper 7a. *Scuff Guard ™ Bumper 8. Carpet Height Adjust Knob 9. Release Pedal 9a. *Filter Cage 10. * Full Bag Indicator *Not available on all models 1 1. Hose 12. Quick Co[...]

  • Page 5

    HO W T O ASSEMBLE T OOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1. S tand unit in upright position and place upper handle onto upright (Diagram 1). 2. Hold cord down and out of the way to avoid pinching. P ush upper handle onto upright, aligning on/off switch with handle ope ning (Diagram 2). 3. BACK OF UPRIGHT : add TWO screws (supplied) to secure handle ([...]

  • Page 6

    1. 4. 2. CARPET SETTINGS NOTE: The cleaner may be in the upright or operating position to adjust carpet setting. 1. Adjusting in the upright position: Rotate the knob to the desired setting. NO TE: The knob will rotate easily . Y our setting is working (Diagram 1).Once the carpet setting is selected, and the cleaner placed in the operating position[...]

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    7 P APER B A G REMO V AL & REPLA CEMENT NO TE: Unplug cleaner before changing paper bag. Cleaner must have paper bag in place at all times. Y ou can tell your bag needs replacing when you experience less suction when the *full bag indicator changes to yellow or if the clog indicator light illuminates (see pg. 3). Do not exceed marked fill line [...]

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    small text SUB-HEADING callouts 8 BEL T OR BR USH REMO V AL & REPLA CEMENT T OOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING P A RTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BEL T OR BRUSHROLL. TO REMOVE BEL T Flip cleaner to expose nozzle base as shown in (Diagram 1). T o remove nozzle cover, use Phillips screwdri[...]

  • Page 9

    TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT : UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING Problem Possible Reasons Possible Solutions Cleaner won’t run 1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet. 1 . Plug unit in firmly. 2. Blown fuse or tripped breaker. 2 . Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace fuse/reset breaker. 3. Needs service. 3. T ake to service center or ca[...]