I have a dirt devil upright and the cleaner wants to cling to the carpet to the point that I have to pick it up

SOURCE: Instruction Manual needed for Dirt Devil upright model 088305

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Instruction Manual needed for Dirt Devil upright...
Posted by Innahouse on Jun 03, 2008
Describe your problem I need an instruction manual for a Dirt Devil upright model 088305.

Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Dirt Devil Model #M088300 Upright Vacuum. The best idea is to contact the Royal Customer Service Dept and give them the model 3 and serial 3 of the unit you are requesting the owner’s manual for, I will give you the website address and phone # listed below:
So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
http://royalvacuums.com/ Customer Service 1-800-321-1134
Hours are: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (EST)
Thanks, Don the Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.

David Parker

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• Posted on Aug 09, 2009

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You can download manual here:
See page 9

http://www.dirtdevil.com/CustomerService/Manuals/DirtDevilManual.aspx?ManID=8fac8b06-4ad7-49a7-ac82-6f608a77a3bb

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That means that your belt is worn, stretched or broken. You need to replace the belt. You can get replacement belts and view the manual:

Dirt Devil Dynamite M084600 Belts

Download the Manual (PDF)

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I took the advice on the chat site and checked the tightness of the gaskets on the bottom. They were not secure. Once I fixed that all was well.