Hoover Self-Propelled Powered Hand Tool manual Maintenance

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I	J

Attach wand and tools

Attach any tool or wand to the hose (I) by pushing it firmly into hose.

Attach second wand or tool to wand (J) by pushing it firmly onto the wand.

Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection.

Stair Cleaning

Use the hose and powered hand tool or furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.

CAUTION: To prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs.

With handle in upright position, clean from bottom to top.

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K
L	L

Extra reach hose*

Follow the steps below for attaching and detaching the hose.

1.Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.

2.Remove regular hose from cleaner.

3.Align end of extra reach hose with projections (K) over slots (L) in dirt duct (Fig. 2-17).

4.Slide hose into (L) and twist hose to lock it into place (Fig. 2-18).

(To detach hose, reverse procedure.)

5.Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose.

*available at additional cost if not includ- ed with your cleaner

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M

Check bag indicator

The indicator (M) will begin to show red as the filter bag fills with dirt.

There are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red:

1.If the bag is full; change the bag.

2.If very fine materials have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag.

3.If there is a blockage at the front of the cleaner, in the hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage (see “Clearing blockages” section).

3. Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure contin- ued cleaning effectiveness.

Filter bag

When to replace

Check filter bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the filter bag before debris reaches the bottom of the bag collar. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not oper- ate effectively.

Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. This type of debris does not activate the “Check Bag” indicator, available on some models.

So, if you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change the fil- ter bag often, even if you have a “Check Bag” indicator and it does not show red.

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often.

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Where to buy

Filter bags may be purchased from Authorized Hoover Dealers, Leading Retailers, from Hoover Factory Service Centers, or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com.

What to buy

To assure cleaning effectiveness, use only Genuine HOOVER® HEPA

Filtration Type Y disposable filter bags.

It is imperative that you use only gen- uine HOOVER filter bags distributed by The Hoover Company to assure your cleaner operates at peak performance. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks —

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Changing filter bag

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

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Removing bag door

To change filter bag, grasp top of bag door and pull door forward.

Remove door.