Hoover Sidewinder owner manual If you have a problem, Lubrication, Service

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If the end caps should fall off the agita-	Position agitator in nozzle and replace
tor, they are different from each other	bottom plate, screws and front cover fol-
and need to be properly oriented as	lowing directions for “How to replace
shown. End caps should fit tightly on	belt.”
agitator.

1 = End cap without side projections

2 = Fiber washer

3 = Agitator crown for belt

4 = Large end

5 = End cap with side projections

4.If you have a problem

If a minor problem develops, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is identified by using the check list below.

Problem: Cleaner won’t run

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Not firmly plugged in.

•Plug in firmly.

•No voltage in wall plug.

•Check fuse or breaker.

•Blown fuse/tripped breaker.

•Replace fuse/reset breaker.

Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Dirt cup full.

•Empty dirt cup.

•Nozzle, dirt passageway clogged.

•Remove obstruction.

•Filter clogged.

•Empty dirt cup and clean filter.

•Agitator brushes worn.

•Repalce agitator.

•Broken or worn belt.

•Replace belt.

Problem: Dirt falling from cleaner

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Flap on filter clogged or damaged.

•Remove obstruction; replace filter if necessary

Lubrication

The motor and agitator bearings are per- manently lubricated. The addition of lubricant could cause damage.

Therefore, do not lubricate the cleaner.

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service dealer (depot) by:

•checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners – Household” OR–

•checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR–

•checking the Service section of The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com

OR–

•calling 1-800-944-9200 for an auto- mated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only).

Do not send your cleaner to the Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in a delay.

If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720, Phone: 330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

Always identify your cleaner by the com- plete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.)

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