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OWNER'S

MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING YOUR POWER PAK

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This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner

Manufacturer's Association working with government and private sources, concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protec- tion and convenience.

THIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE APPLIANCE

ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

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Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.

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Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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Only use attachments and hoses recommended by the manufacturer. Use the vacuum cleaner only as stated in this manual.

Do not let children lay with the vacuum cleaner., Watch closet when, the vacuum cleaner

IS used by or near ch~ldren.

Turn all controls to 'OFF', before the vacuum cleaner.

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Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or fumes, such as gasohne, or use In areas where they may be present.

Do not touch the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor.

Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.

Do not put any object into the vacuum cleaner vent or other openings, Do not turn the vacuum cleaner on if something is blockin an openin Keep vents free of things tflat slow airyiow, such as dust, lint and hair. dustbag or filters in place.

Do not pick up anything that is hot, smoking or burning. Do not pick up cigarettes, hot ashes or matches.

Do not use the power cord to pull or carry the vacuum cleaner. Do not use the power cord as a handle. Do not shut an door on the cord or pull the cord around siarp edges of corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord.

Unplug the vacuum cleaner if you leave the room. Unplug it when it is not in use and before you service it.

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Do not use vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug. Do not use vacuum cleaner if working improperly, dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped In water.

First? send to service center for check and repalr.

Always turn off the vacuum cleaner before connecting, or removing either the nozzle.

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Do not use hose if it is damaged, cut or punctured. Do not pick up sharp objects with the vacuum nozzle or hose. The hose wires.

Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

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Keep end of hose, wands and other o enings away from your face and body.

)<Peep our hands, feet, hair and clothing away {om moving parts.

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Do not ull on the cord to unplug the vacuum ckaner. Grasp the plug instead.

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Be most careful when vacuum cleaning on stairs.

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Approved by the Vacuum Cleaners Manufacturers Association Executive Committee. April 29. 1987 .

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This cleaner contains a thermal protector which will automatically shut off the current flow at abnormally high motor temperatures

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If the thermal protector is activated

. secondary filter for any blockage

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Once the motor cools the current's flow will be reactivated

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WARNING:

Electrical shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surface

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features

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How To Assemble

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How To Operate

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Using The Attachments

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Cord Wrap And Quick Release

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Mount Tool Caddy

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Remove Tool Caddy

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Shoulder Strap Installation

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Using As A Blower

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Paper Bag Removal and Installation

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Belt or Brush Roll Removal And Replacement

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Mounting Wall Bracket

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Customer Service

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GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR POWER PAK

1. Easy Glide Wheels

2. Quick Release Cord Clip

3. Blower

4.

Tool Caddy

5. Gripper Handle

6. Shoulder Strap Connection

7.

Power Switch

8. Door Release

9.

Hose Connection

10. Gripper Handle

1 1. Rolling Caster Wheel

12. Cord Wrap

13. 7

ft.

Electrified Hose

14. Wall Storage Bracket

15. Power Nozzle

16. Shoulder Strap

17. Upholstery Nozzle

18. Dusting Brush*

19. Extension Wands*

20. Crevice Tool

* attachments vary per model.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

Snap together the two interlock- ing wands.

Push assembled wands into power nozzle.

Press cord from power nozzle into channels on back of wands.

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Insert handle end of hose into assembled wands.

Plug power nozzle cord into hose

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

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Install hose. a. Hold hose adapter end so that button is at the top as shown (A). b. Line up adapter with intake hole on face of cleaner. c. Depress button on hose adapter and slide adapter in to intake hole as shown (B). d. Release button. Give hose a slight tug to be sure it is securely in place.

7. Plug short cord from hose adapter into outlet near gripper handle on top of POWER PAK as shown (C).

HOW TO OPERATE

8. Pull handle back into the operating position.

9. Push power switch on POWER

PAK nozzle as shown (A).

10. Select carpet or bare floor cleaning. a. For Carpet Cleaning

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Push power switch on the power nozzle. Be sure brush roll is rotating for effective cleaning and grooming.

A. b. For Bare Floor Cleaning

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Push power switch on the power nozzle. Be sure brush roll stops rotating

USING THE ATTACHMENTS

Chose any of the handy accessories to meet your various cleaning needs. Then simply push it firmly onto the hose or wand end (A).

The hose can be used alone or with many combinations of wands and tools.

To remove a tool or wand, pull the two apart gently. You may rotate the attachment back and forth a little to make the re- moval easier.

CORD WRAP AND QUICK RELEASE

1. The cord can be easily wrapped around the two cord hooks provided underneath the

POWER PAK.

2. Turn the POWER PAK on end as shown (A).

3. Wrap the cord around one cord hook and then the other.

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To release the cord without unwinding it, push in the black quick cord release tab (B).

TO MOUNT TOOL CADDY

Hold the empty tool caddy with the flat side facing the back of the POWER PAK.

Note the groove on the caddy and the clip on the POWER

PAK as shown (A).

Slide the caddy down over the clip until it locks. The caddy is now secure.

Place the dusting brush and upholstery tool (except the crevice tool) in the round pockets on top of the caddy

(B). Push on securely.

Slide the crevice tool into the slots available under these two tools. It will enter from both the right and left sides.

TO REMOVE THE TOOL CADDY

Reach underneath the tool caddy.

Pull the entire caddy up and off of the cleaner.

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF

CONVENIENT SHOULDER STRAP

(Optional)

Squeeze together the clip on one end of the strap.

Insert the clip into one of the grooves (one front, one back) on the POWER PAK as shown

(A).

NOTE: Clips may break if not properly installed.

3. Do the same steps for the remaining clip and groove.

Your POWER PAK can now be carried on your shoulder while you clean above the floor as shown (B).

TO USE AS A BLOWER

exhaust on rear of cleaner (B).

4. You can now blow dust from behind refrigerators or other

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PAPER BAG REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE

CHANGING PAPER BAG.

CLEANER MUST HAVE

PAPER BAG IN PLACE AT

ALL TIMES.

Check to be sure your POWER

PAK has one paper bag in place before you begin vacuuming.

1. Remove hose if it is in place from the face of the cleaner.

2. Depress door release button to open door and expose paper bag (A).

If your POWER PAK has no paper insert in place, follow these easy bag installation steps.

3. Place a fresh paper bag into the bag chamber with the cardboard collar facing you (B).

4. Be sure the paper bag is placed back into the chamber so the cardboard collar is flush with the front edge of the

POWER PAK.

5. Snap the bottom two corners of the cardboard collar behind the two clips along the bottom edge of the chamber. The new bag is now secure.

6. Close the door and be sure it snaps shut tightly.

PAPER BAG REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION

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If your paper bag is full and you'd like to replace it with a fresh bag, follow instructions #1 and #2 and then begin at #7 (you can tell your bag needs replaced when you experience low performance with the POWER PAK).

7. After removing the hose and opening the POWER PAK door, simply grasp the card- board collar and pull the full paper bag toward you as shown(C).

8. Carry the full bag to a waste receptacle and dispose of it.

You may now follow steps #3-#6 in section A to place a fresh bag in your POWER PAK.

You may also want to purchase paper bags now so you have them when you need them. Call your local Royal dealer or retailer for information.

BELT OR BRUSH ROLL

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Unplug cleaner before changing belt or brush roll.

1. To remove nozzle guard: turn power nozzle over and insert finger into openings near an arrow as shown (A). Squeeze clip and pull nozzle guard toward you.

TO REMOVE BELT

1. Be sure belt is off motor shaft.

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Lift and remove brush roll (B).

3. Dispose of old belt.

TO REPLACE BELT

1. Loop belt around motor shaft

(c).

2. Slip brush roll through belt.

Place belt on raised area of brush roll without bristles.

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Pull brush towards you and insert into side holder #I and then #2 (D).

4. Replace nozzle guard. Match the front tabs to the slots on the nozzle base. Swing down to snap hooks. Press firmly on entire nozzle guard to fit into place (E).

IMPORTANT: Be sure belt is not twisted and brush roll rotates smoothly.

TO MOUNT VVALL BRACKET

(Optional)

Choose a convenient location such as a broom closet in which to store your POWER

PAK.

Using the screws provided, mount the bracket on a wall as shown (A).

Hang the attachment on the bracket as shown

(B). You can store the wands and remaining tool on the hose end while hanging. If your closet does not allow for this, simply stand the remaining accessories in a corner.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal Dealer. Costs of any transportation to and from any place of repair are to be paid by the owner.

The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an authorized Royal Dealer or retailer.

Always identify your cleaner by the model and serial number when request- ing information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)

If further assistance is needed, contact Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., Cleveland,

Ohio 1-800-321 -1 134.

Now that you have a POWER PAK, meet the rest of the family.

We know you're going to be impressed with the way your new POWER PAK performs. Why not get the same quality with other Royal and Dirt Devil vacuums?

Check your yellow pages for an authorized Royal dealer or see your favorite retailer.

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FOR SERVICE or to locate the dealer nearest you:

Check the

YELLOW PAGES

to locate the dealer nearest you.

Or call toll-free 1 -(800)-321-1134

ROYAL APPLIANCE MFG. CO.

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01991 Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.

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