dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick 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
De-tangling vanes automatically clear wrapped hair from the brush bar as you clean.

A brush bar located inside the cleaner head and a suction control slider located on the front.

Fluffy cleaner head
Soft woven nylon removes large debris, while anti-static carbon fibre filaments extract fine dust from hard floors.

Wall dock
The Dyson cordless vacuum drops into the wall-mounted charging dock, ready for your next clean.

A rectangular dock that needs to be fixed to a wall with screws.

Charger
Charges your vacuum with or without a dock. The charger is a one piece unit with the plug, connector end and cable

Wand

The na row 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.

Some tools may not be included.

Combination tool
Two tools in one – wide nozzle and brush, for quick switching between cleaning and dusting tasks around your home or car. This tool has a combination of brush head and crevice tool together in one unit. The brush head slides down the crevice tool when needed.

Crevice tool
Engineered for precise cleaning around tricky edges and into hard-to reach narrow spaces. A long tool with an angled end

Hair screw tool
Anti-tangle conical brush bar spirals hair off and into the bin. Motor-driven cleaning for smaller spaces.

A small cleaner head with an angled body housing the motor and an electrical connector fo attach to the wand or directly to the machine.

Up-top adaptor
Bends and locks at 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.

A wide, triangular shaped nozzle.

Soft dusting brush
Enclosed in a skirt of soft nylon bristles for gentle, vacuum-assisted dusting of delicate objects and surfaces

Pliable bristles and felt bumper strip on a narrow, tapered tool.

You can buy additional tools at dyson.com.au or dyson.c

Extension hose
Adds up to 61cm of flexible reach to any tool attachment, to clean up high or down low in your home or car. A flexible hose engineered from tough wire and durable plastic.

Stubborn dirt brush
Stiff nylon bristles dislodge ground-in dirt from coarse carpets, high traffic areas and car interiors.

A short nozzle with stiff bristles on the underside.

Mini motorised tool
Motorised brush bar, concentrated in a smaller head to remove stubborn dirt from mattresses, upholstery and stairs. A small cleaner head with a body housing the motor and an electrical connector to attach to the wand or directly to the machine.

Getting started

Two power modes
Toggle between Powerful mode – for longer suction and MAX mode, for stronger suction. Just hold down the trigger and slide the control back and forth.

Clean awkward spaces

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 ifa 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 to charger either directly or in the dock.
A full charge will take approximately 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.

Battery LEDs

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 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. Remove the bin carefully, seal the bag tightly and dispose.

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 rele
The cyclone will slide up and the bin base will open. catch upwards

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 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. lf 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 caretul 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 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.

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, to dry.
Leave your filter to dry for at least 24 hours ina 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 clicks securely into position.

Clearing obstructions from your Motorbar” cleaner head

MotorbarM cleaner head may not be included in box.
Your Motorbar” cleaner head doesn’t havea 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 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

Hair screw tool tool may not be included in 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.

Re-assemble 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 on to your brush bar and slide it back into the cleaner head.
Turn the end cop 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 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 tresheners.
Wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth, without touching the connector end.
Make sure your tools are completely dry betore using. ome fools may nof be included in the box.

Looking atter 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
f 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 tilter 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 it the ambient temperature is below 5’C(41F). 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

References

• Dyson New Zealand | Official Dyson NZ Store & Website
• Dyson Australia | The Official Dyson Website & Shop
• Dyson New Zealand | Official Dyson NZ Store & Website
• Vacuum cleaners, hair stylers, hair dryers, hair straighteners, air purifiers, lighting | Dyson Canada

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