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Changing/fitting the belt

CAUTION

•Ensure soleplate is in correct position before use.

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Optional: maintaining the Upholstery tool

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BD

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Changing/fitting the belt

Important safety instructions

E Use back of cleaner as lever, loop belt around thumb. Turn the belt 90 degrees, stretch and release over spindle.

Belt must be free of twists as shown.

FRest the three tabs on inside of yellow bumper strip and secure soleplate back into position.

GEnsure soleplate is in correct position before use.

Optional: Upholstery tool

A Release catches and remove the soleplate.

B Remove both brushbars and clear away thread and hair.

C To reassemble, match the arrows on the brushbar to the arrows on central support.

D Align front of soleplate with front of tool and secure all 3 catches.

E Ensure slider is set as shown.

Important safety instructions

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Dyson DC14 owner manual Changing/fitting the belt

DC14 specifications

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