Checking the machine for blockages

Remove the bin from the machine by pressing the bin release catch located to the side of the bin.

Check the openings of the duct and bin for any blockages and remove as necessary.

Empty the bin

Empty the bin and ensure the bin base remains open.

Remove the bin and turn on the machine

When the bin lid is open, a small silver button behind the red opening mechanism should be exposed. Press the silver button.

Separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin.

Cleaning the bin

WARNING: Clean the clear bin with cold water only.

Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the clear bin.

Do not put the clear bin in a dishwasher.

Do not immerse the cyclone in water or pour water into the cyclones.

Ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.

Clean the cyclone

Clean the cyclone shroud with a cloth or the Combination tool to remove lint and dust.

WARNING: Do not use water.

Refit the bin.

Checking the machine for blockages

Remove any tools from the extension tube.

Fully extend the extension tube by pressing the red button.

Turn the machine on and place your hand over the end of the extension tube.

Which floor tool

Dual mode floor tool.

Musclehead floor tool

Turbine head

How to use the floor tool

For use on carpet flooring, the purple seal should be in the 'up' position.

For use on hard flooring, the purple seal should be in the 'down' position.

Check the floor tool for blockages and damage

Fully remove the floor tool from the machine.

Check both inlets for blockages and remove as necessary.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Check the extension tube, Wand handle and hose

Separate the extension tube from the Wand handle by pressing the release catch on the Wand handle.

Remove the Wand handle from the hose by pressing the release catch on the hose.

Press the release catch and remove the hose from the appliance.

Check the extension tube, Wand handle and hose for blockages and remove as necessary.

Check the hose inlet

Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the clear bin locator bracket. (Do not remove any other screws.) Remove the bracket.

Firmly twist the flexible inspection hose away from the inlet next.

Inspect for blockages and remove as necessary.

Refit the flexible inspection hose and clear bin locator bracket.

Rebuild and test the machine.

Cleaning the bin and cyclone

Remove the bin from the machine by pressing the bin release catch located to the side of the bin.

Check the openings of the duct and bin for any blockages and remove as necessary.

When the bin lid is open, a small silver button behind the red opening mechanism should be exposed. Press the silver button.

Separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin.

Cleaning the cyclone

Clean the cyclone shroud with a cloth or the Combination tool to remove lint and dust.

WARNING: Do not use water.

WARNING: Do not wash the cyclone.

Reassemble and test machine.

How to use the Musclehead floor tool

The bleed valves can be opened if there is too much suction. If the performance is poor with the bleed valve open, they should be closed again.

Checking the Musclehead for blockages

Remove the Musclehead from the extension tube.

Check the neck and underneath the floor tool and remove any blockages as necessary.

Using the Turbine head

The Brush bar on the Turbine head will start spinning as soon as the machine is turned on. You can toggle the Brush bar spin speed by pulling the air release trigger on the Wand handle.

There is no need to turn the Brush bar on and off for different floor types as the floor tool has a row of anti-static carbon fibre filaments to remove fine dust from hard floors, and stiff nylon brushes remove ground-in dirt from carpets. There's no need to turn the Brush bar off when moving from one floor type to another.

Checking the floor tool

Remove the Turbine head from the extension Wand by pressing the release catch.

Use a coin to turn the fastener anti-clockwise and remove the Brush bar.

Remove the Brush bar from the Turbine head.

Clean any hair, thread and debris from the brushbar.

Check the openings on the tool for blockages and remove if necessary.

Refit the Brush bar and refit the end cap, turning clockwise to lock.

Refit the brushbar and refit the end cap, turning clockwise to lock.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Thermal cut out

Most Dyson vacuums have a built in safety system that stops the machine if it begins to overheat. This usually happens because the filters need washing or your machine is blocked.

Carry out the performance checks, and if your machine cuts out unplug and leave for at least 2 hours to cool down.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Check electrical supply

Is the power cord or plug damaged?

Are the other household appliances working?

Does the vacuum work when plugged into another socket?

Checking for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Check the hose and seals

Remove the extension tube from the wand handle by pressing the grey switch on the handle.

Check there are no cracks in the handle.

Remove the hose fully from the machine and check there are no rips or tears in the hose.

Remove the bin fully from the machine and check that the inlet on the machine is not damaged.

Check the inlet located on the Main body of the machine, ensure the seal is not torn.

Check the lower duct hose is not torn or twisted.

Remove the clear bin from the cyclone by pressing the silver button at the back of the cyclone.

Attach the hose and bin to the machine ensuring they both click into place.

Turn the machine on.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Using the cable

Ensure the machine is switched off.

Unplug the machine before rewinding the cable.

If the cable does not rewind, firmly pull it out and fully extend it until the red tape is visible.

The cord rewind button needs to be pressed down firmly to retract the cord for storage after use. When the button is pressed down far enough you should feel and hear a click, and the cord will retract.

Checking the machine for blockages

Please follow the steps in the video.

Getting started - video

Please follow the steps in the video.

Using your machine

Attach the hose to the hose inlet on the front of the machine.

Clip the hose to the rear of the handle.

Clip the Wand handle to the extension tube.

Press the release catch on the extension tube to extend fully, ensuring it 'clicks' into place.

Attach the floor tool to the extension tube.

Insert the tools into the holster and attach to the extension tube.

Storing the tools

Store the Turbine head by inserting it in the clip at the back of the Main body.

Storing the accessories

• Attach the tools to the tool holster.
• Clip the tool holster to the extension tube.

Using the cable

Turn the machine off.

• Ensure the machine is unplugged.

To retract the cable, press the button firmly until it clicks and the cable rewinds.

Serial number location

Underneath the machine between the wheels.

Please open the PDF for the user guide.

How to attach the accessories

The accessory tools can be attached to the extension tube, Wand handle or hose.

Ensure the click securely into place before use.

Using the suction release trigger

To reduce the suction pull the release trigger.

Using the extension tube

Press the release catch on the extension tube to extend fully, ensuring it 'clicks' into place.

Which floor tool

Dual mode floor tool.

Musclehead floor tool

Turbine head

How to use the Dual mode floor tool

Connect the dual mode floor tool to the extension tube. You can adjust the extension tube as you wish using the red catch located on the extension tube.

• With the brushes down, only use on carpets.

• With the brushes down. Use on smooth/hard flooring.

Using the Musclehead floor tool

The Musclehead will automatically adjust from hard floors to carpets and carpet to hard floors. Therefore it does not need to be manually adjusted for different floor types.

Connect the floor tool to the extension tube, ensuring it clicks into place.

• You can adjust the extension tube as you wish by pressing the red catch on the extension tube.

The bleed valves can be opened if there is too much suction. If the performance is poor with the bleed valve open, they should be closed again.

Using the Turbine head

There is no need to turn the Brush bar on and off for different floor types, the floor tool has a row of anti-static carbon fibre filaments to remove fine dust from hard floors, and stiff nylon brushes remove ground-in dirt from carpets. There's no need to turn the Brush bar off when moving from one floor type to another.

Connect the Turbine head to the extension tube and ensure the extension tube is fully extended.

To reduce the suction pull the release trigger.

Clean the bin and cyclone

Debris can become stuck between the shroud and the bin, this could be caused by static or overfilling the bin. Do not fill the bin past the MAX mark.

Remove the bin

When the bin lid is open a small silver button behind the red opening mechanism should be exposed; press the silver button. Separate the cyclone unit from the clear bin.

Cleaning the bin

Clean the clear bin with cold water only.

Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the clear bin.

Do not put the clear bin in a dishwasher.

Do not immerse the cyclone in water or pour water into the cyclones.

Ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.

Clean the cyclone

Clean the cyclone shroud with a cloth or the Combination tool to remove lint and dust.

WARNING: Do not use water.

Refit the bin.

Emptying the bin

Remove the bin from the machine by pressing the bin release catch located to the side of the bin.

Open the bin lid by pressing the red release button on top of the cyclone, be careful to do this somewhere to capture any dust securely.

Cleaning the cyclone

Locate the shroud wiper and pull from its position to remove.

Use the shroud wiper to clean around the cyclone to remove any finer dust.

Check underneath the cyclone for any blockages and remove as necessary.

Do not wash the cyclone.