Dyson V8 Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner User Guide

Dyson V8 Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner

In the box

Your machine will come with one or more of these cleaner heads – not all will be included.

• Vacuum cleaner
  Main body showing the handle and bin attached.
• Motorbar cleaner head
  A brush bar is located inside the cleaner head, and a suction control slider is located on the front. De-tangling vanes automatically clear wrapped hair from the brush bar as you clean.
• Fluffy cleaner head
  A soft, fluffy brush bar is housed within the cleaner head. There is an electrical connector end that can attach to the end of the wand or directly to the machine.  Soft woven nylon removes large debris, while anti-static carbon fibre filaments extract fine dust from hard floors.
• Wall dock
  A rectangular dock that needs to be fixed to a wall with screws. The Dyson cordless vacuum drops into the wall-mounted charging dock, ready for your next clean.
• Charger
  The charger is a one-piece unit with the plug, connector end, and cable. Charge your vacuum with or without a dock.
• Wand
  The narrow connector ends at the top, which connects to the bin, and the wider end at the bottom, which connects to the cleaner head or tool.

Some fools may not be included.

• Combination tool
  Two tools in one — a wide nozzle and a brush, for quick switching between cleaning and dusting tasks around your home or car.
• Crevice tool
  Engineered for precise cleaning around tricky edges and into hard-to-reach narrow spaces.
• Hair screw tool
  Anti-tangle conical brush bar spirals hair off and into the bin. Motor-driven cleaning for smaller spaces.
• Up-top adaptor
  Bends and locks af different angles. Fits any compatible tool for effective cleaning in hard-to-reach high areas of your home.
• Fabric and mattress tool
  Removes dust, dirt and allergens from mattresses and upholstery.
• Soft dusting brush
  Enclosed in a skirt of soft nylon bristles for gentle, vacuum- assisted dusting of delicate objects and surfaces.
• Extension hose
  Adds up fo 61cm of flexible reach fo any fool attachment, to clean up high or down low in your home or car.
• Stubborn dirt brush
  Stiff nylon bristles dislodge ground-in dirt from coarse carpets, high traffic areas, and car interiors.
• Mini motorised tool
  Motorised brush bar, concentrated in a smaller head to remove stubborn dirt from mattresses, upholstery, and stairs.

You can buy additional tools at dyson.com.au or dyson.co.nz

Getting started

Caring for our 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 motorised floor tool and consulting with your flooring manufacturer.

Charging your machine

Fully charge your machine before your first use. Connect the charger either directly or in the dock. A full charge will take approximately 5 hours. While your battery is charging, the LEDs will flash to indicate the current charge level. These lights will turn off once your machine is fully charged.

Emptying your bin

Empty as soon os the dirt reaches the MAX level – don’t overfill. Using your machine, when the dirt is above the MAX line, may affect the performance and require more frequent filter washing.

Release the dirt

Remove the wand from your machine. Hold your machine over the bin and pull the bin release catch upwards. The cyclone will slide up, and the bin base will open.

Minimise dust contact

Cover your bin tightly in a dustproof bag while you empty it. Remove the bin carefully, seal the bag tightly, and dispose of it.

Close the bin

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

Cleaning your bin

Empty your bin as soon as the dirt reaches the MAX mark. 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.

Remove the cyclone

Pull the bin release catch upwards. The cyclone will slide up, and the bin base will open. Locate the cyclone release button behind the cyclone and push to remove the cyclone from your machine.

Remove the bin

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

Clean the bin

Wipe your bin with a damp, lint-free cloth. Don’t put the bin in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes, or air fresheners. Make sure the bin is completely dry before replacing.

Replace the bin

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

Washing filter A

Remove your filter

• Lift the filter out of the top of the cyclone.
• 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 fo 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.

Refit your filter

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 anti-clockwise and pull it away from your machine.

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, for 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.

Replace your filter

Place your filter on your machine, aligned in the open position. Twist clockwise until it licks into position.

Clearing obstructions from your Motorbar cleaner head

Motorbar cleaner head may not be included in box.

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.

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.
• Use a coin to unlock the end cap.
• Twist the end cap and remove it from your brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap.
• Slide your brush bar out of the cleaner head.

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.

Replace your brush bar

• Push the end cap back on for 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

Hair screw tool may not be included in the box.

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.
• Pull the cleaner head cover off the main body of the 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.

Reassemble the hair screw tool

• Put your brush bar back into position and press firmly until it clicks back into position.
• Check the red locking lever is in the unlocked position. Align the cleaner head cover with the guide on the main body. Push it down until it clicks into position.
• Push the red locking lever up until it clicks into position and push the base plate back into place.

Clearing blockages from your Mini motorised tool

Mini Motorised tool may not be included in box.

‘Your Mini motorised 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 your brush bar

• Don’t put any part of your machine in a dishwasher or use detergents, polishes, or air fresheners.
• Use a coin to unlock the end cap.
• Twist the end cap and remove it from your brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap.
• Slide your brush bar out of the cleaner head.

Look for obstructions

• Clear any debris from your brush bar.
• Check inside the cleaner head and remove any debris or blockages.
• Your Mini motorised tool and brush bar aren’t washable. Wipe over with a damp lint-free cloth.

Replace your brush bar

• Push the end cap back onto your brush bar and slide it back into the cleaner head.
• Turn the end cap into the locked position.
• Your cleaner head isn’t washable and should only be wiped over with a damp, lint-free cloth.

Washing your Fluffy cleaner head brush bar

Fluffy cleaner head may not be included in the box.

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.

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.
• Push the end cap up fully and pull the brush bar out of the cleaner head.
• Remove the end cap from the brush bar. Don’t wash the end cap.

Wash and dry your brush bar

• Hold your brush bar under running water and gently rub to remove any lint or dirt.
• Remove as much excess water as possible, run your hand down the length of the brush bar to squeeze out the water.
• Stand your brush bar upright, with the closed end at the top. Leave to dry completely for at least 24 hours.

Replace your brush bar

• Before replacing, check that your brush bar is completely dry.
• Reattach the end cap to your brush bar.
• Slide your brush bar into the cleaner head. Push the end cap back down to the closed 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.

Some tools may not be included in the box.

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.

For more information and support videos for your machine, go online:
www. dyson.com.au or www.dyson.co.nz

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