Dirt Devil DD778-1 Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Release the dirt container latch to lock the dirt
container into place.
3. When correctly fitted all 3 connection points
will be aligned and will sit flush (Fig. 13 ).
Emptying the dirt container
1. Push down the latch on the dirt container
(Fig. 11/1 ) to release, tilt and lift to remove the
dirt container from the stick vac (Fig. 11/2 ).
2. Hold the dirt container over a bin and press the
dirt release button to allow dirt and debris to fall
out. (Fig. 14/1 & 2 ).
3. To close, push the dirt release door until it locks
into place (Fig. 14/3).
CAUTION: Don't over fill the dirt
container to avoid blocking the air
flow through the stick vac. For best cleaning
results, empty the dirt container after every
use. Filters should be tapped over a bin
every 4-6 uses to remove dirt and debris and
washed every 3 months. Filters should be
replaced every 6-9 months depending on the
level of use.
Cleaning the filter and separator
1. Empty the dirt container (Fig. 14 ).
2. Lift the tab on the lid of the dirt container
(Fig. 15/1 & 2 ). Lift the filter cover and separator
from the dirt container (Fig. 15/3).
3. Tap the separator over a bin to remove dirt and
debris and wipe over the metal shroud with a dry
cloth (Fig. 16/1).
4. Pull the tab on the filter to remove from the
separator (Fig. 16/2). Tap the filter against the bin
to remove any dirt and debris (Fig. 16/3).
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5. Wash the filter under running water (40°C max)
(Fig. 17 ). Leave for at least 24hrs or until fully dry
before replacing.
Cleaning and replacing the powered head
brushbar
1. Using a coin, push and turn the brushbar lock
anticlockwise to release the brushbar (Fig. 19/1).
2. Pull the brushbar out from the brushbar
housing (Fig. 20/1).
3. To remove any threads or hair, slide the blade of
a pair of scissors into the groove on the brushbar
and cut along the groove. Clear any dirt/debris
from the end caps and inside the housing of the
powered head (Fig. 21 ).
4. Refit the brushbar (Fig. 20/2) and turn the
brushbar lock clockwise to lock (Fig. 19/2).
Removing and replacing the powered
head belt
1. Using a cross head screwdriver, unscrew the 3
screws and remove the cover (Fig. 22 /1).
2. If the belt is broken, remove the old belt and
clean any debris from the cogs. To replace the belt
firstly hook the belt over the small cog. Slide the
belt over the top of the large cog and rotate the
belt and cog anticlockwise. During rotation the
belt will slide onto the cog (Fig. 22 /2).
3. Refit the belt cover and tighten the screws to
secure.
Checking for blockages
1. Press the handheld release button and remove
the reach wand. Check and clear any dirt and
debris from the handheld connection point and
the bin inlet. (Fig. 23/1).
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