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p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 1 The Ball User Guide Please read this guide carefully before using your DC15 The Ball Guía del usuario Lea atentamente esta guía antes de utilizar su DC15 The Ball Guide d'utilisateur Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel avant d'utiliser votre DC15 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE...
p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 1 The Ball User Guide Please read this guide carefully before using your DC15 The Ball Guía del usuario Lea atentamente esta guía antes de utilizar su DC15 The Ball Guide d'utilisateur Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel avant d'utiliser votre DC15 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE...
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... working as gasoline, or use with a damaged cord or plug. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use with wet hands. 11 Do not use to prevent tripping accidents. 17 Turn off all parts of dust, lint, hair and anything that shown in the outlet, reverse the plug. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10 Do not handle the plug or appliance with the cord coiled safely, to pick...
... working as gasoline, or use with a damaged cord or plug. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use with wet hands. 11 Do not use to prevent tripping accidents. 17 Turn off all parts of dust, lint, hair and anything that shown in the outlet, reverse the plug. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10 Do not handle the plug or appliance with the cord coiled safely, to pick...
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Important safety instructions 1 Assembling 2 Using your Dyson 3 Using your Dyson 4 Using the tools 5 Washing your DC15. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 3 User guide Please read this guide carefully before using your filter 6 Emptying the clear binTM 7 Cleaning the clear binTM 8 Clearing blockages Warranty and customer care
Important safety instructions 1 Assembling 2 Using your Dyson 3 Using your Dyson 4 Using the tools 5 Washing your DC15. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 3 User guide Please read this guide carefully before using your filter 6 Emptying the clear binTM 7 Cleaning the clear binTM 8 Clearing blockages Warranty and customer care
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Click tools into place. Slot wand into top of machine and click into place. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 4 1 Assembling IMPORTANT • Ensure hose is straight when inserting wand. • If you have any questions, please call the Dyson Helpline toll free at 1-866-693-9766 or log onto www.dyson.com Brush tool Crevice tool Stair tool Slide wand down inside hose until it clicks. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Wind cord counter-clockwise and secure with clip.
Click tools into place. Slot wand into top of machine and click into place. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 4 1 Assembling IMPORTANT • Ensure hose is straight when inserting wand. • If you have any questions, please call the Dyson Helpline toll free at 1-866-693-9766 or log onto www.dyson.com Brush tool Crevice tool Stair tool Slide wand down inside hose until it clicks. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Wind cord counter-clockwise and secure with clip.
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Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in and press ON/OFF switch. do not stand directly on cleaner head. Press pedal firmly to lift. Use pedal only - Ensure stabilizing wheels are fully retracted or brushbar will automatically stop if it becomes obstructed. • Do not press the cyclone release button while carrying the machine or it could fall...
Fine dust such as plaster dust or flour should only be vacuumed in and press ON/OFF switch. do not stand directly on cleaner head. Press pedal firmly to lift. Use pedal only - Ensure stabilizing wheels are fully retracted or brushbar will automatically stop if it becomes obstructed. • Do not press the cyclone release button while carrying the machine or it could fall...
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... 6 3 Using your Dyson (continued) IMPORTANT • When you first start to vacuum, the brushbar is "ON". • Press button to turn brushbar OFF for easier cleaning around furniture. Brush control Press button to drop the stabilizing wheels. Using DC15 Small movements of the wrist will create a zigzag motion in place before releasing the cleaner. When finished, push the handle firmly beyond the upright position to turn brushbar...
... 6 3 Using your Dyson (continued) IMPORTANT • When you first start to vacuum, the brushbar is "ON". • Press button to turn brushbar OFF for easier cleaning around furniture. Brush control Press button to drop the stabilizing wheels. Using DC15 Small movements of the wrist will create a zigzag motion in place before releasing the cleaner. When finished, push the handle firmly beyond the upright position to turn brushbar...
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... of hose or wand. A B Wand mode A Pull metal wand from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it clicks. Stair cleaning Always work with tools. • Powerful suction can be fitted directly to `pull back' - B Tools can cause the hose to the end of the stairs. Press wand release button and push wand down into hose. B A B Hose mode A First extend the wand, then press side buttons to release hose and wand handle from hose. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... B Press button to remove wand handle...
... of hose or wand. A B Wand mode A Pull metal wand from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it clicks. Stair cleaning Always work with tools. • Powerful suction can be fitted directly to `pull back' - B Tools can cause the hose to the end of the stairs. Press wand release button and push wand down into hose. B A B Hose mode A First extend the wand, then press side buttons to release hose and wand handle from hose. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... B Press button to remove wand handle...
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... more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust. • Do not use detergent to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in cold water only. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to release cyclone and bin from machine. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Wash filter and case in the dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave or near an open flame. Press catch to maintain performance. • Turn power off...
... more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust. • Do not use detergent to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in cold water only. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to release cyclone and bin from machine. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Wash filter and case in the dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave or near an open flame. Press catch to maintain performance. • Turn power off...
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...bin. Empty bin as soon as shown to empty directly into a bag is strongly recommended that this product may in proper use the machine without the clear bin in electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use reduce exposure to both House Dust Mite (Der p 1) and Cat Allergen (Fel...Charity Re. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 9 6 Emptying the clear binTM CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from the machine. Option 1 Push the button as the level of allergies. The British Allergy Foundation considers that a sensitive person should be strictly followed. Option...
...bin. Empty bin as soon as shown to empty directly into a bag is strongly recommended that this product may in proper use the machine without the clear bin in electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use reduce exposure to both House Dust Mite (Der p 1) and Cat Allergen (Fel...Charity Re. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 9 6 Emptying the clear binTM CAUTION • Turn power off and unplug before removing from the machine. Option 1 Push the button as the level of allergies. The British Allergy Foundation considers that a sensitive person should be strictly followed. Option...
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... use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to remove lint. Clean shroud with cold water only. Rinse with a cloth or dry brush to clean the clear bin. • Do not immerse the whole cyclone in section 6) and bin base is completely A dry before replacing. Re-assembling the clear binTM Holding carry handle, fit cyclone assembly inside the clear bin.TM Line up the front and rear guides...
... use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to remove lint. Clean shroud with cold water only. Rinse with a cloth or dry brush to clean the clear bin. • Do not immerse the whole cyclone in section 6) and bin base is completely A dry before replacing. Re-assembling the clear binTM Holding carry handle, fit cyclone assembly inside the clear bin.TM Line up the front and rear guides...
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... 11 8 Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off . Unplug machine and leave to see if tools, wand and hose are clear of hose downwards until it may overheat and then automatically shut off and unplug before using it. A Check to cool down. • For safety... remove. Failure to remove the airway inspections and check inside . D E C B F G B Squeeze release catches to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury. • If any part of your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of the tube...
... 11 8 Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off . Unplug machine and leave to see if tools, wand and hose are clear of hose downwards until it may overheat and then automatically shut off and unplug before using it. A Check to cool down. • For safety... remove. Failure to remove the airway inspections and check inside . D E C B F G B Squeeze release catches to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury. • If any part of your machine's limited warranty. • Beware of sharp objects when clearing blockages. • Refit all parts of the tube...
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... normal wearing parts such as belt, filter, brush bar, hose assembly and power cord (or where external damage or abuse is in accordance with your vacuum cleaner is diagnosed). • Use of the vacuum cleaner other than for service. or its authorized agents. • Any replaced defective parts will become the property of Dyson, Inc. • The fitting of purchase. This limitation is located on the vacuum cleaner's rating plate, which vary...
... normal wearing parts such as belt, filter, brush bar, hose assembly and power cord (or where external damage or abuse is in accordance with your vacuum cleaner is diagnosed). • Use of the vacuum cleaner other than for service. or its authorized agents. • Any replaced defective parts will become the property of Dyson, Inc. • The fitting of purchase. This limitation is located on the vacuum cleaner's rating plate, which vary...