Out of the box it was a quick assembly to set-up the Dirt Devil's Reach Max™ Plus 3-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum for use. No tools were needed to put together the three main, 'Snap-In' parts, powered wand, hand vac, and carpet nozzle. My unit came fully charged so, I was ready to vacuum my floors and try this baby out in less then five minutes from opening the package.
What's In The Box:
** Convertible Hand Vac, Powered by a Rechargeable 24V Lithium Battery, and with an On-Board Crevice Tool.
** Powered Wand Allowing You to Quickly 'Snap-In' Hand Vac, and, or Carpet Nozzle and Powered Stair / Upholstery Tool For Your Cleaning Requirements.
** Carpet Nozzle for Carpets and Hard Floors.
** Powered Stair / Upholstery Tool for Versatile Cleaning.
** 120V Charging Unit.
** User Manual with Illustrations and Detailed Instructions for Operation and Maintenance.
** Wall Mounted Support Bracket for Dirt Devil Reach with Adhesive Tape Strips.
After reading the included User Manual I was ready to tackle my floors. When I first turned this baby 'ON' I noticed the Green LED indicator lights were glowing. As explained in the User Manual this is the Normal Mode. By depressing the 'ON' switch, again, I was in Boost Mode, twice the suction power of Normal, and, the LED indicator lights turned Blue. How cool is that? I vacuumed my Kitchen first, which has hard tile flooring. I was immediately impressed how this little Dirt Devil got into places my other, much more expensive vacuum couldn't go under. My Counter cabinets protrude out and are four inches above my floor. I normally would have to sweep under them to clean that area. This little 'Devil' went under them effortlessly and with room to spare. WooHoo!
The Spin4Pro™ Premium Brushroll technology apparently could care less if its cleaning hard floors or carpet. There is no need for any adjustments from hard floors to carpet. I did use the Boost Mode around my electric range, an area where crumbs love to congregate, Yuk. So, on to the carpeted living room. I was pleasantly surprised by the maneuverability of the carpet nozzle. It swivels horizontally, approximately thirty degrees in either direction, making this lightweight unit so maneuverable. It cleaned my carpets so thoroughly, it filled the dirt cup up in ten minutes. This little 'Devil' also allowed me to vacuum under chairs and couches, that before I had to move to vacuum under. I love this feature.
Since I have arthritis in my hands I really appreciated the swivel, lightweight-build, and that the top unit, hand vac, is approximately four pounds. It seemed top-heavy at first, but after repeated vacuuming, it is so light I can easily handle the Hand Vac positioned on top.
Features of the Hand Vac:
** On-Board Crevice Tool.
** Detaches From the Powered Wand to be Used Cleaning Your Car or Truck.
** LED Indicator Lights for Charging, Green Normal Vacuum Mode, and Blue Boost Mode.
** ON / OFF Switch, which Activates Boost Mode by Pressing Twice.
** Dirt Cup with Quick Release Latch that is See-Through so You Know When to Empty.
** Rinsable Filter You can Run Under Tap Water to Clean and Re-Use.
** Cyclonic Filter that Wipes Clean.
** Full Charge Lasts up to Twenty Minutes. It Takes Approximately Three Hours to Fully Charge.
Features of the Carpet Nozzle:
** Spin4Pro™ Premium Brushroll, which Cleans Both Carpets and Hard-Surfaced Floors.
** Brush Roll is in a User-Friendly, See-Through Housing -You Can See Any Obstructions.
** Simple Brush Roll Release with One Button to Clear Obstructions and Debris.
** DirectPath™ Cleaning Technology with Normal and, or Boost Powerful Suction.
** Carpet Nozzle Swivels Horizontally at Approximately Thirty Degrees in Either Direction.
** Lifetime Lubrication of the Brush Roll Bearings – No Need to Ever Lubricate.
Other Dirt Devil Reach Max™ Plus 3-in-1 Features:
** Whole Unit Assembled Weighs Approximately Six and One Half Pounds.
** Powered Stair and Upholstery Tool. It Swivels One Hundred and Eighty Degrees and Can be Used both Horizontally or Vertically on Your Stairs, in Your Car or Truck.
** Limited Two Year Warranty on Parts and Motor.
** On-Line Product Registration at Dirt Devil Website.
I was amazed how this Dirt Devil Detachable Hand Vac cleaned my SUV. The powerful suction and Boost Mode allowed no sand, dirt, or debris to escape. And, I did not have to stretch out any extension, or power cords that would just get in my way, and slow me down. YooHoo!
I highly recommend the purchase of this Dirt Devil's Reach Max™ Plus 3-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum. It's price point is a bargain compared to the cleaning power, maneuverability, versatility, convertibility, and User-Friendly operation. Besides buying it for yourself, this would make a great gift for a newlywed, college student in a dorm room, bachelor or bachelorette in an apartment, family member just out on their 'own', or anyone 'special' on your list. Grandma and Grandpa would appreciate its lightweight, numerous features, and cordless advantages too. You won't be disappointed.