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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Assembly Lie machine flat and push on cleaner head until it clicks. Stand vacuum cleaner up straight, insert wand into hose and push into place until it clicks. Attach tools to the side of the machine. Using your Dyson Press foot pedal and recline handle to use. The stabilizer stand will automatically lift up. To switch 'ON', depress power button in front of handle. When finished cleaning, push machine into an upright position and stabilizer wheels will automatically drop. Use the cyclone carry handle to carry the machine. Caution: (i) If the vacuum cleaner is not functioning properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or immersed in liquid, contact the Dyson helpline. (ii) Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to be used by anyone who may not be able to operate it safely. (iii) The use of an extension cord is not recommended. (iv) Always switch off and unplug before performing maintenance on your appliance. (v) When returning to the upright position, ensure that the stabilizer wheels are fully engaged before releasing the cleaner. (vi) Ensure the cyclone is secured to the machine. Do not press the cyclone release button or shake the appliance while carrying or it could fall and cause injury. (vii) Store the machine indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use with the cable coiled safely, to prevent tripping hazards. (viii) Do not use your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces. Vacuum may be used inside a garage only when used with the Model 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. If used in a garage, care should be taken to wipe the soleplate and wheels with a dry cloth after vacuuming to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors. (ix) Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids - electric shock could occur. (x) Check to ensure your electricity supply corresponds to that shown on the rating plate, which can be found behind the clear bin.TM The machine must only be used as rated. (xi) Do not lubricate any parts, or carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline. Please note: • This machine is intended for domestic use only. Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts. • Do not use the machine to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may damage the machine. • When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the clear binTM or wand. These are entirely harmless and are not associated with the electricity supply. To minimize any effect from this, do not put your hand or insert any object into the clear bin unless you have first emptied it and rinsed it out with cold water. • C onsult your flooring manufacturer's recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for your flooring, rugs, and carpet. Some carpets will fuzz if a rotating brushbar is used when vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in bare floors mode and consulting with your flooring manufacturer. Hard floors or carpets The brushbar will always default to 'ON' (spinning) each time you switch on the machine and recline it for cleaning. The brushbar will automatically stop if it becomes obstructed. If the brushbar stops during use, please refer to the 'Clearing brushbar obstructions' section. To switch the brushbar off (e.g. for hard floors), recline the machine and turn it 'ON', then press the brushbar 'ON/OFF' button - the brushbar will stop spinning. Using the tools - High-reach cleaning Caution: (i) Switch 'OFF' machine before changing tools. (ii) Powerful suction can cause the hose to 'pull back' - please take care. 17806_DC24_US_ALL_FLOORS_OPS_MA_ WARNING_UPISSUE.indd 10 5/12/07 13:45:08

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Assembly
Lie machine flat and push on cleaner head until it clicks.
Stand vacuum cleaner up straight, insert wand into hose and push into place until it clicks.
Attach tools to the side of the machine.
Using your Dyson
Press foot pedal and recline handle to use. The stabilizer stand will automatically lift up.
To switch ‘ON’, depress power button in front of handle. When finished cleaning, push machine
into an upright position and stabilizer wheels will automatically drop. Use the cyclone carry handle
to carry the machine.
Caution:
(i)
If the vacuum cleaner is not functioning properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or immersed in liquid, contact the Dyson helpline.
(ii)
Do not
allow the vacuum cleaner to be used by anyone who may not be able to operate it safely.
(iii)
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
(iv)
Always switch off and unplug before performing maintenance on your appliance.
(v)
When returning to the upright position, ensure that the stabilizer wheels are fully engaged before
releasing the cleaner.
(vi)
Ensure the cyclone is secured to the machine.
Do not
press the cyclone release button or shake
the appliance while carrying or it could fall and cause injury.
(vii)
Store the machine indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use with the cable coiled safely,
to prevent tripping hazards.
(viii)
Do not
use your vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces. Vacuum may be used inside a
garage only when used with the Model 08909 Dyson Car Cleaning Kit accessories. If used in a
garage, care should be taken to wipe the soleplate and wheels with a dry cloth after vacuuming
to clean off any sand, dirt, or pebbles that could damage delicate floors.
(ix)
Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids – electric shock could occur.
(x)
Check to ensure your electricity supply corresponds to that shown on the rating plate, which can
be found behind the clear
bin.
TM
The machine must only be used as rated.
(xi)
Do not
lubricate any parts, or carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown
in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
Please note:
• This machine is intended for domestic use only. Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only
be vacuumed in very small amounts.
•
Do not
use the machine to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc. They may
damage the machine.
• When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the clear bin
TM
or wand.
These are entirely harmless and are not associated with the electricity supply. To minimize any effect
from this,
do not
put your hand or insert any object into the clear bin unless you have first emptied
it and rinsed it out with cold water.
• Consult your flooring manufacturer’s recommended instructions before vacuuming and caring for
your flooring, rugs, and carpet. Some carpets will fuzz if a rotating brushbar is used when
vacuuming. If this happens, we recommend vacuuming in bare floors mode and consulting with
your flooring manufacturer.
Hard floors or carpets
The brushbar will always default to ‘ON’ (spinning) each time you switch on the machine and recline
it for cleaning. The brushbar will automatically stop if it becomes obstructed. If the brushbar stops
during use, please refer to the ‘Clearing brushbar obstructions’ section.
To switch the brushbar off (e.g. for hard floors), recline the machine and turn it ‘ON’, then press the
brushbar ‘ON/OFF’ button – the brushbar will stop spinning.
Using the tools – High-reach cleaning
Caution:
(i)
Switch ‘OFF’ machine before changing tools.
(ii)
Powerful suction can cause the hose to ‘pull back’ - please take care.
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