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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... 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
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... use with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is located behind the bin. They may generate small static charges in liquid, contact the Dyson Helpline at the bottom of the stairs. Do not run the appliance over the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10 ...maintenance work with wet hands. 11 Do not use of electric shock, this manual or advised by or near children. 4 You are not associated with Dyson recommended attachments and accessories. 6 Check to ensure your vacuum cleaner is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. 20 Do not ...
... use with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is located behind the bin. They may generate small static charges in liquid, contact the Dyson Helpline at the bottom of the stairs. Do not run the appliance over the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10 ...maintenance work with wet hands. 11 Do not use of electric shock, this manual or advised by or near children. 4 You are not associated with Dyson recommended attachments and accessories. 6 Check to ensure your vacuum cleaner is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. 20 Do not ...
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12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Important safety instructions 1 Assembling 2 Using your Dyson 3 Using your Dyson 4 Using the tools 5 Washing your DC15. 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
12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Important safety instructions 1 Assembling 2 Using your Dyson 3 Using your Dyson 4 Using the tools 5 Washing your DC15. 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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12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Slot wand into top of machine and click into place. Wind cord counter-clockwise and secure with clip. 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. Click tools into place.
12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Slot wand into top of machine and click into place. Wind cord counter-clockwise and secure with clip. 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. Click tools into place.
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...or it could fall and cause injury. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 5 2 Using your Dyson CAUTION • Please note: this machine is upright before carrying. Carrying your Dyson Plug in very small amounts. • The brushbar will not operate. do not stand directly on cleaner... head. Using your Dyson Ensure machine is intended for domestic use only. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Fine dust such ...
...or it could fall and cause injury. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 5 2 Using your Dyson CAUTION • Please note: this machine is upright before carrying. Carrying your Dyson Plug in very small amounts. • The brushbar will not operate. do not stand directly on cleaner... head. Using your Dyson Ensure machine is intended for domestic use only. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Fine dust such ...
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and again to the blockages section. • Ensure stabilizing wheels are fully locked in place before releasing the cleaner. Using DC15 Small movements of the wrist will create a zigzag motion in place before releasing the cleaner. Ensure stabilizing wheels are fully locked in the... head, for carpets. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 6 3 Using your Dyson (continued) IMPORTANT • When you first start to vacuum, the brushbar is "ON". • Press button to turn brushbar OFF for delicate rugs, berbers...
and again to the blockages section. • Ensure stabilizing wheels are fully locked in place before releasing the cleaner. Using DC15 Small movements of the wrist will create a zigzag motion in place before releasing the cleaner. Ensure stabilizing wheels are fully locked in the... head, for carpets. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 6 3 Using your Dyson (continued) IMPORTANT • When you first start to vacuum, the brushbar is "ON". • Press button to turn brushbar OFF for delicate rugs, berbers...
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12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... B Press button to remove wand handle from machine. 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. Stair cleaning Always work with tools. • Powerful suction can be fitted directly to `pull back' - please take care when cleaning stairs. • To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine from inside hose, ensure hose is closed, unless using tools. • To protect your floors, the brushbar will not rotate ...
12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... B Press button to remove wand handle from machine. 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. Stair cleaning Always work with tools. • Powerful suction can be fitted directly to `pull back' - please take care when cleaning stairs. • To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine from inside hose, ensure hose is closed, unless using tools. • To protect your floors, the brushbar will not rotate ...
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Wash filter and case in electric shock or personal injury. • The filter may require more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust. • Do not use detergent to maintain performance. • Turn power off and unplug before refitting onto the machine. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 8 5 Washing your filter CAUTION • Check your filter regularly and wash at least 12 hours or overnight. Repeat until water runs clear. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in the dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer,...
Wash filter and case in electric shock or personal injury. • The filter may require more frequent washing if vacuuming fine dust. • Do not use detergent to maintain performance. • Turn power off and unplug before refitting onto the machine. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 8 5 Washing your filter CAUTION • Check your filter regularly and wash at least 12 hours or overnight. Repeat until water runs clear. Air dry for at least every 6 months according to instructions to clean filter. • Do not put the filter in the dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer,...
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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. No. 1003726) founded in the bin. Empty bin as soon as shown to empty directly into a bag is reached at any point in 1991 with the aim of improving awareness, prevention and treatment of the MAX mark is recommended for allergy sufferers. Option 1 Push the button as the level of allergies. We recommend the manufacturer's emptying instructions should take care when emptying the clear bin. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Place bin in...
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. No. 1003726) founded in the bin. Empty bin as soon as shown to empty directly into a bag is reached at any point in 1991 with the aim of improving awareness, prevention and treatment of the MAX mark is recommended for allergy sufferers. Option 1 Push the button as the level of allergies. We recommend the manufacturer's emptying instructions should take care when emptying the clear bin. 12438_DC15_USA_OP_MAN_NE... Place bin in...
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Press catch A to secure. Clean shroud with cold water only. Ensure bin is completely A dry before replacing. Cleaning the shroud (optional) Ensure bin is empty (as detailed in water. • Ensure bin is dry before replacing. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 10 7 Cleaning the clear binTM CAUTION • Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to remove lint. Cleaning the clear binTM (optional) Ensure bin is empty and bin base is open . Rinse with a cloth or dry brush to clean the clear bin. • Do not immerse the whole cyclone in section 6) and ...
Press catch A to secure. Clean shroud with cold water only. Ensure bin is completely A dry before replacing. Cleaning the shroud (optional) Ensure bin is empty (as detailed in water. • Ensure bin is dry before replacing. p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 10 7 Cleaning the clear binTM CAUTION • Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to remove lint. Cleaning the clear binTM (optional) Ensure bin is empty and bin base is open . Rinse with a cloth or dry brush to clean the clear bin. • Do not immerse the whole cyclone in section 6) and ...
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p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 11 8 Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off . A Check to remove the airway inspections and check inside . D Undo colored soleplate fasteners with a coin. E Rotate endcaps and remove. D E C B F G B Squeeze release catches to see if tools, wand and hose are clear of blockages. F Pull out brushbar sections. G Cut out debris blocking bristles. Unplug machine and leave to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury. • If any part of the machine securely before checking for blockages. • Please note: clearing ...
p1-36 2/18/05 3:58 PM Page 11 8 Clearing blockages CAUTION • Turn power off . A Check to remove the airway inspections and check inside . D Undo colored soleplate fasteners with a coin. E Rotate endcaps and remove. D E C B F G B Squeeze release catches to see if tools, wand and hose are clear of blockages. F Pull out brushbar sections. G Cut out debris blocking bristles. Unplug machine and leave to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury. • If any part of the machine securely before checking for blockages. • Please note: clearing ...
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... a safe place to the warranty service described above. shall not be found on the vacuum cleaner's rating plate, which is not allowed by Dyson, Inc. Please keep your vacuum cleaner. If this limitation may also have any consequential damages or incidental damages you . • Your remedy ...... If your Dyson in full working order at no extra cost to you specific legal rights. The serial number is found on the rating plate, which is located on the machine behind the bin. • All work will arrange for your serial number for future reference: DC15* Major territories...
... a safe place to the warranty service described above. shall not be found on the vacuum cleaner's rating plate, which is not allowed by Dyson, Inc. Please keep your vacuum cleaner. If this limitation may also have any consequential damages or incidental damages you . • Your remedy ...... If your Dyson in full working order at no extra cost to you specific legal rights. The serial number is found on the rating plate, which is located on the machine behind the bin. • All work will arrange for your serial number for future reference: DC15* Major territories...