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USING YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE
PLEASE READ THE 'IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS' IN THIS DYSON 
OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.
OPERAtION
•  Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces or to vacuum water or other liquids – 
electric shock could occur.
•  Ensure the appliance remains upright in use and in storage. Dirt and debris may 
be released if it is turned upside down.
•  Do not operate while checking for blockages.
•  For domestic indoor and car use only. Do not use it whilst the car is in motion or 
while driving.
•  To operate the MAX mode, hold the trigger down and press the MAX button. 
The MAX button will light up.
•  To switch off MAX mode, hold the trigger down and press the MAX button 
again. Note: The appliance will retain the last used mode. So if you use it in 
MAX mode and do not disengage it, the appliance will operate in MAX mode 
when it is next used until you depress the MAX button to disengage it.
•  This product has carbon fibre brushes. Take care if coming into contact with 
them, as they may cause minor skin irritation. Wash your hands after handling 
the brushes.
•  To watch a short online video visit:
AU: www.dyson.com.au/sv06gettingstarted
NZ: www.dyson.co.nz/sv06gettingstarted
DOCKING StAtION INStALLAtION
Use appropriate mounting hardware for your wall type and ensure that the 
docking station is mounted securely. Ensure no pipe work (gas, water, air) or 
electrical cables, wires or ductwork are located directly behind the mounting 
area. The docking station must be mounted in accordance with regulations 
and applicable codes/standards (state and local laws may apply). Dyson 
recommends the use of protective clothing, eyewear and materials as necessary.
CARPEtS OR HARD FLOORS
•  Before vacuuming your flooring, rugs and carpets, check the manufacturer's 
recommended cleaning instructions.
•  The brush bar on the appliance can damage certain carpet types and floors. 
Some carpets will 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.
•  Before vacuuming highly polished floors, such as wood or lino, first check that 
the underside of the floor tool and its brushes are free from foreign objects that 
could cause marking.
LOOKING AFtER YOUR DYSON APPLIANCE
•  Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work other than that shown in this 
Dyson Operating Manual, or advised by the Dyson Customer Care Helpline.
•  Only use parts recommended by Dyson. If you do not this could invalidate your 
Dyson guarantee.
•  Store the appliance indoors. Do not use or store it below 3°C (37.4°F). Ensure 
the appliance is at room temperature before operating.
•  Clean the appliance only with a dry cloth. Do not use any lubricants, cleaning 
agents, polishes or air fresheners on any part of the appliance.
•  Check the brush bar regularly and clear away any debris (such as hair). Debris 
left on the brush bar may cause damage to flooring when vacuuming.
VACUUMING
•  Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.
•  Fine dirt such as flour should only be vacuumed in very small amounts.
•  Do not use the appliance to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper 
clips, etc. They may damage the appliance.
•  When vacuuming, certain carpets may generate small static charges in the 
clear bin or wand. These are harmless and are not associated with the mains 
electricity supply. To minimise any effect from this, do not put your hand or 
insert any object into the clear bin unless you have first emptied it. Clean the 
clear bin with a damp cloth only. (See ‘Cleaning the clear bin’.)
•  Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•  Do not rest the appliance on chairs, tables, etc.
•  Do not press down on the nozzle with excessive force when using the appliance 
as this may cause damage.
•  Do not leave the cleaner head in one place on delicate floors.
•  On waxed floors the movement of the cleaner head may create an uneven 
lustre. If this happens, wipe with a damp cloth, polish the area with wax, and 
wait for it to dry.
DIAGNOStICS – MAIN bODY
When in use, trigger pressed:
EMPtYING tHE CLEAR bIN
•  Empty as soon as the dirt reaches the level of the MAX mark – do not overfill.
•  Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the charger before emptying the 
clear bin. Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
•  To make emptying the clear bin easier, it is advisable to remove the wand and 
floor tool.
•  To release the dirt, push the red button by the clear bin: Press once to open the 
bin base. Press a second time to release the clear bin from the main body of the 
appliance.
•  To minimise dust/allergen contact when emptying, encase the clear bin tightly in 
a plastic bag and empty.
•  Remove the clear bin carefully from the bag.
•  Seal the bag tightly, dispose as normal.
•  Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place and is secure.
CLEANING tHE CLEAR bIN
•  Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the charger before removing the 
clear bin. Be careful not to pull the ‘ON’ trigger.
•  Remove the wand and floor tool.
•  Push the red button by the clear bin: Press once to open the bin base. Press a 
second time to release the clear bin from the main body of the appliance.
•  Remove the clear bin carefully.
•  Clean the clear bin with a damp cloth only.
•  Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the clear bin.
•  Do not put the clear bin in a dishwasher.
•  Clean the cyclone shroud with the brush on the combination tool to remove lint 
and dust.
•  Ensure the clear bin is completely dry before replacing.
•  To replace the clear bin, push the clear bin up and in to the main body of the 
appliance. It will click into place.
•  Close the clear bin base so it clicks into place and is secure.
WASHAbLE PARtS
Your appliance has washable parts, which require regular cleaning. Follow the 
instructions below.
WASHING tHE bRUSHbARS
•  Your appliance has two washable brush bars, check and wash these regularly 
according to the following instructions to maintain performance.
•  Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the charger before removing the 
brush bar. Be careful not to pull the 'ON' trigger.
TO REMOVE, WASH AND REPLACE BRUSHBARS:
•  Please refer to the 'Washing the brush bars' illustrations alongside the 
instructions below.
•  Turn the cleaner head upside down so the underside of the cleaner head is 
facing you. Use a coin to turn the fastener one quarter anti-clockwise to the 
unlocked position.
•  Rotate the end cap to the open position. Gently slide the large brush bar away 
from the cleaner head.
•  Remove the end cap from the large brush bar.
•  Lift out the small brush bar from the octagonal end and pull away from the 
cleaner head.
•  Hold the brush bars under running water and gently rub to remove any lint or 
dirt.
•  Stand both brush bars upright. Ensure the large brush bar is stood upright as 
shown. Leave to dry completely for a minimum of 24 hours.
•  Before replacing, check that the brush bars are completely dry. Refit the small 
brush bar before the large one. Insert the round end of the small brush bar into 
place. Push down the octagonal end until it clicks into place.
•  Reattach the end cap to the brush bar.
•  Slide the large brush bar back onto the cleaner head, around the motor. The 
end cap should be in the open position as shown. Once in place, rotate the end 
cap back into the closed position.
Solid blue: Max ‘ON’.
Light off: powerful suction.
Flashing blue: Low battery warning.
Fast flashing blue: No power, temporary 
fault (e.g. check filter or for blockages).