Dirt Devil M087700 Manual - Page 9

DIRT CONTAINER & HEPA FILTER: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT CONTINUED Clean filter and empty dirt container completely. See "Regular Maintenance" note below for instructions on cleaning the filter. Return filter to dirt container. Push filter into place to prevent dirt leakage. 6 SLOT TAB Align slots on lid with LINE tabs on cup (Diagram 6). Push the lid down and twist clockwise. NOTE: There is a guide line on back of lid. Align line with arrow on the dirt cup and turn clockwise until secure (Diagram 6a). ARROW Return dirt container to cleaner. Set aligning tab on bottom of dirt cup into retangular slot on cleaner (inset), and push to snap into place. *Regular Maintenance: Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be cleaned. Tap the filter firmly against the inside of a trash can until the dirt stops falling from the filter. (Filter will be discolored after use, this will not affect the filter's performance.) Do not brush the filter. The cleaning instructions may vary depending on the dirt conditions. In some cases, more or less cleaning of the filter may be required. It is recommended that the HEPA filter Part # 2-JCO280-000 be replaced once per year. Please use reminder label located on filter cap to record replacement date. BELT OR BRUSH REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHROLL. TO REMOVE BELT BELT STYLE 12 1 Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner to expose nozzle base. Base should lay flat rnM and face up. To remove nozzle guard, use Phillips screwdriver to remove the five (5) screws. Arrows show location of screws. Lift nozzle guard off. Lift and remove brushroll. Dispose of old belt. 9