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User manual

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The Dyson machine

with the bin, wand and
cleaner head.

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Contents Washing filter B

In the box Clearing obstructions from your
Getting started Motorbar™ cleaner head
Caring for your floors Clearing blockages from your
Charging your machine Hair screw tool
Emptying your bin Washing your Fluffy™ cleaner head
Cleaning your bin brush bar
Clearing blockages Cleaning your tools
Washing filter A Looking after your machine
In the box
A brush bar located inside A soft fluffy brush bar
the cleaner head and housed within the
a suction control slider cleaner head. There is
Your machine will come with one or more of these located on the front. an electrical connecter
cleaner heads – not all will be included.
end that can attach to
the end of the wand or
directly to the machine.
Main body
showing the
handle and
bin attached.

Vacuum cleaner Motorbar™ cleaner head Fluffy™ cleaner head

De-tangling vanes Soft woven nylon removes
automatically clear large debris, while
wrapped hair from the anti-static carbon fiber
The charger is a one brush bar as you clean. filaments extract fine
A rectangular dock that
piece unit with the plug, dust from hard floors.
needs to be fixed to
connector end and cable.
a wall with screws.

The narrow connector end at the top, this connects to the bin
and the wider end at the bottom that connects to the cleaner
head or tool.

Wall dock Charger Wand

The Dyson cordless Charges your vacuum
vacuum drops into the with or without a dock.
wall-mounted charging
dock, ready for your
next clean.

Some tools may not be included.

A small cleaner head A small cleaner head
You can buy additional tools at www.dyson.com. with an angled body with a body housing the
housing the motor and motor and an electrical
This tool has
an electrical connector connector to attach to Pliable bristles and
a combination
to attach to the wand or the wand or directly to felt bumper strip on
of brush head a narrow, tapered tool. A short nozzle with
directly to the machine. the machine.
and crevice tool stiff bristles on the
together in one underside.
unit. The brush A long tool
head slides down with an
the crevice tool angled end.
when needed.
Combination tool Crevice tool Hair screw tool Mini motorized tool Soft dusting brush Stubborn dirt brush
Two tools in one – wide Engineered for precise De-tangling conical Motorized brush bar, Enclosed in a skirt Stiff nylon bristles
nozzle and brush, cleaning around tricky brush bar spirals hair concentrated in of soft nylon bristles dislodge ground-in dirt
for quick switching edges and into hard-to- off and into the bin. a smaller head to for gentle, vacuum- from coarse carpets,
between cleaning and reach narrow spaces. Motor-driven cleaning remove stubborn assisted dusting of high traffic areas and
dusting tasks around for smaller spaces. dirt from mattresses, delicate objects car interiors.
your home or car. upholstery and stairs. and surfaces.
A flexible hose
engineered from
tough wire and
durable plastic.
A wide,
triangular
shaped
Fabric and nozzle. Extension hose
mattress tool Adds up to 24 in of
Removes dust, dirt flexible reach to any tool
and allergens from attachment, to clean up
mattresses and high or down low in your
upholstery. home or car.
Getting started

Pull trigger to start cleaning Clean awkward spaces

Remove the wand and connect your
chosen tool directly to the inlet pipe
to use the vacuum as a handheld.

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Two power modes
Toggle between Powerful mode – for
longer suction – and MAX mode, for Diagram showing the
stronger suction. Just hold down the connection of the wand
trigger and slide the control back onto the main body,
and forth. with the wand release
button aligned with the
top of the main body.

The power mode button is located

on the top of the machine between
the bin and filter. Slide to the left for
powerful cleaning and to the right
for max mode.

Pointers to demonstrate
that the tools can be
connected directly to the
Switch accessories quickly main body or to the end
The quick-release tools click into place, of the wand.
and release in moments by simply
depressing the release switch.

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A brush bar located inside the

cleaner head and a suction
control slider located on the front.

Motorbar™ cleaner head

De-tangling vanes
automatically clear
wrapped hair from the
brush bar as you clean.
Caring for your floors

Check that the underside of the cleaner head or tool is clean and free from
any objects that may cause damage.

Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs, and carpets, check the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning instructions.

The brush bar on your machine can damage certain flooring. Some rug
materials may fuzz if a rotating brush bar is used when vacuuming. If this
happens, we recommend vacuuming without the motorized floor tool and
consulting with your flooring manufacturer.
Charging your machine Insert the charging cable into the charging point at the back of
the vacuum, at the bottom of the handle. Plug the cable into
a wall socket to begin charging.
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Fully charge your machine before your first use. Connect to charger either
directly or in the dock.

A full charge will take approximately 4.5 hours. While your battery
is charging, the LEDs will flash with the current level of charge.
These lights will turn off once your machine is fully charged.

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The charger connected

from the power supply
using the wall dock.

The LED lights

are located on
the side of the
battery unit.

Battery LEDs
During use, high charge. All LEDs lit with
a solid blue light.

During use, medium charge. Two LEDs lit with

a solid blue light.

During use, low charge. One LED lit with

a solid blue light.

Empty. One blue LED flashing.

Charging LEDs
One flashing blue light on
Charging, low charge.
the side of the battery.

Two flashing blue lights on

Charging, medium charge. the side of the battery.

Three flashing blue lights

Charging, nearly full.
on the side of the battery.
4.5 hrs
No lights illuminated on
Fully charged.
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5 hrs
Battery fault. 2 One flashing red LED.

Charger fault. One light flashing

alternately red and blue.
Emptying your bin

Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX level – don’t overfill. Using your
machine when the dirt is above the MAX line may affect the performance The MAX mark on the bin
and require more frequent filter washing. of the machine, showing
that the dirt should not be
filled over the Max mark
when the machine is at
the angle of normal use.

Release the dirt

Remove the wand from your machine. The bin release catch
is located on the top
Hold your machine over the bin and pull the bin release catch upwards. of the cyclone where it
The cyclone will slide up and the bin base will open. joins the main body of
your machine.

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Minimize dust contact
Cover your bin tightly in a dustproof bag while you empty. Remove the bin
carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.

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Close the bin

Push down on the cyclone until it slides into position.
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Push the bin base upwards until it closes securely.

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Cleaning your bin

Empty your bin as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX mark.
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You may need to clean the filter more often if you use your machine
with a full bin.

Empty your bin

Remove the wand from your machine.

Hold your machine over a bin and pull the bin release catch upwards.
The cyclone will slide up and the bin base will open.

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Remove the cyclone
Pull the bin release catch upwards. The cyclone will slide up and the bin base
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The cyclone release
will open.
button is located on
the main body and is
Locate the cyclone release button behind the cyclone and push to remove the
visible once the bin
cyclone from your machine.
release button has
been activated. The
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button to remove the
bin is located on the
bottom of the handle.
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Remove the bin

Pull back on the red catch located on the base, slide the bin down and pull it 1
off your machine. 3

Clean the bin

Wipe your bin with a damp, lint-free cloth. Don’t put the bin in a dishwasher 2
or use detergents, polishes or air fresheners.

Make sure the bin is completely dry before replacing.

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3

Replace the bin

Align the tabs on the bin with the grooves on the main body and slide it
upwards until it clicks into place.

Replace the cyclone

Slide the cyclone into the grooves of the main body and push down until it is
in position.

Push the bin base up until it clicks firmly shut.

Clearing blockages

Your machine is fitted with an automatic cut-out. If any part

of it is blocked, your machine’s motor will pulse and won’t
function until the blockage has been cleared.

Disconnect your machine from the charger before looking for blockages.
Be careful not to touch the trigger and be aware of sharp objects.

Leave your machine to cool down before looking for blockages.

Don’t use your machine when looking for blockages as this could cause injury.

With the wand

removed from the
machine, check for
blockages at both
ends of the wand.
Washing filter A

Remove your filter The filter has a top with

Lift the filter out of the top of the cyclone. five arms that fit onto
the cyclone body.
Tap to remove excess dust and debris.

Wash your filter

Hold the open end of the filter under a running tap, until the water runs clear.

Turn the filter upside down and tap it to remove excess water.

Run water over the outside of the filter until the water runs clear.

Squeeze and twist with both hands to make sure the excess water is removed.

Dry your filter

Leave your filter to dry for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.

Do not dry your filter in a tumble-dryer or near a naked flame.

Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into the
machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.

The filter will only fit

correctly if the arms
are aligned and the
arrow on the top is
pointing towards
the main body of
the machine.
Reassemble your machine
Align the arrow on the top of the filter with the bin release button.

Push down to fit securely in place.

Washing filter B

Twist off your filter

Twist your filter counter-clockwise and pull it away from your machine.

The filter is placed

under the tap with the
water flowing into the
open end of the filter.
Wash your filter
Wash the inside of the filter under cold, running water, rotating the filter to
make sure all the inside is clean.

Repeat until the water runs clear.

Shake out the water

Empty the filter and shake firmly to remove excess water.

Keep shaking it until there’s no water coming from the filter.

Dry your filter

Place your filter, with the open end facing up, to dry.

Leave your filter to dry for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated, warm place.

Do not dry your filter in a tumble-dryer or near a naked flame.

Important: your filter must be completely dry before you put it back into the
machine. Your machine could be damaged if used with a damp filter.

Reassemble your machine

Place your filter on your machine, aligned in the open position.
Twist clockwise until it clicks securely into position.
Clearing obstructions from your
Motorbar™ cleaner head
Your Motorbar™ cleaner head doesn’t have a washable brush bar.
To maintain optimum performance, check your brush bar regularly
and clear any obstructions.

Make sure your machine is disconnected from the charger and take care not
to touch the trigger.

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Remove your brush bar
Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents,
polishes or air fresheners.

Press the cleaner head release button on the end of the wand. Place the
cleaner head upside down. The removal of
the brush bars
Use a coin to unlock the end cap. showing the lock
in a horizontal
Twist the end cap and remove it from your brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap. position and the
unlock symbol in the
Slide your brush bar out of the cleaner head. 6 o’clock position
and the lock symbol
in the 12 o’clock
position.

Look for obstructions

Clear any debris from your brush bar.

Check inside the cleaner head and remove any debris or blockages.

Your Motorbar™ cleaner head and brush bar aren’t washable.

Wipe over with a damp lint-free cloth.

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The brush bar reinserted into the

cleaner head and the end cap rotated
to the locked position.

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Replace your brush bar

Push the end cap back on to your brush bar and slide it back into the
cleaner head.

Turn the end cap clockwise into the locked position.

Your cleaner head isn’t washable and should only be wiped over with
a damp lint-free cloth.
Clearing blockages from your
Hair screw tool
Your Hair screw tool doesn’t have a washable brush bar. To maintain optimum
performance, check your brush bar regularly and clear any obstructions.

Make sure your machine is disconnected from the charger and take care not to
touch the trigger.

Remove the cover and brush bar

Remove the Hair screw tool from the wand or machine.

Push the base plate open. Press the red lever down to release the cleaner
head cover.
The location of the
Pull the cleaner head cover off the main body of the tool.
lever to release the
brush bar is located
at the back of the
Hair screw tool.

Look for obstructions

Pull your brush bar firmly to remove it from the main body.

Check and remove any obstructions from all three parts of your
Hair screw tool.

Your Hair screw tool isn’t washable. Wipe over with a damp lint-free cloth.

Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents,

polishes or air fresheners.

Re–assemble Hair screw tool Slide the housing

Put your brush bar back into position and press firmly until it clicks back into back on to the brush
position. bar and push the
lever on the back of
Check the red locking lever is in the unlocked position. Align the cleaner the Hair screw tool
head cover with the guide on the main body. Push it down until it clicks into upwards to lock.
position.

Push the red locking lever up until it clicks into position and push the base
plate back into place.
Washing your Fluffy™
cleaner head brush bar
Your Fluffy™ cleaner head has a washable brush bar. To maintain optimum
performance, check and wash your brush bar regularly.

Make sure your machine is disconnected from the charger and take care not
to touch the trigger. 1
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Remove your brush bar
Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents,
The end cap
polishes or air fresheners.
is located at
the side of the 2
2
Press the cleaner head release button on the end of the wand. Place the
cleaner head upside down.
cleaner head. 2
Push this
upwards to
Push the end cap up fully and pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.
unlock the brush
bar. Don’t wash
Remove the end cap from the brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap.
the end cap.

The two ends of the main

brush bar showing the
Wash and dry your brush bar closed in end being the
Hold your brush bar under running water and gently rub to remove any lint correct one to have facing
or dirt. upwards when leaving the
brush bar to dry.
Remove as much excess water as possible, run your hand down the length
of the brush bar to squeeze out the water. The brush bar
has an open
Stand your brush bar upright, with the closed end at the top. Leave to dry end and
completely for at least 24 hours. a closed end.
Stand upright,
with the closed
end facing
upwards, to dry.

Replace your brush bar The end cap 3

Before replacing, check that your brush bar is completely dry. should be
3
3
attached to the
Reattach the end cap to your brush bar. cleaner head
at an angle less
Slide your brush bar into the cleaner head. Push the end cap back down to than 90°, any
the closed position. angle greater 2
2
than this will not 1
allow the end 2 1
cap to close. 1

The brush bar reinserted

into the cleaner head
and the end cap rotated
to the locked position.
Cleaning your tools

Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents,

polishes or air fresheners.

Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, without touching the connector end.

Make sure your tools are completely dry before using.

Combination tool Crevice tool Hair screw tool Mini motorized tool Soft dusting brush Stubborn dirt brush

Fabric and Extension hose

mattress tool
Looking after your machine

To always get the best performance from your machine, it’s important to
clean it regularly and check for blockages.

Look after your machine

If your machine is dusty, wipe with a damp lint-free cloth.

Check for blockages in the cleaner head, tools and main body of your machine.

Wash your filter regularly and leave to dry completely.

Don’t use detergents or polishes to clean your machine.

Look after your battery

To get the best performance and life from your battery, use Powerful
suction mode.

Your machine won’t operate or charge if the ambient temperature is below

5°C (41°F). This is designed to protect both the motor and battery.

Your serial numbers

You can register your machine using the serial number found on the bottom
of your machine.

You can find your serial numbers on your machine, battery and charger.
Use your serial number to register.