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Replacing bottom plate

Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips head screws. Tighten screws securely.

The edge groomers

When to replace

The edge groomers, located on both sides of the nozzle, should be replaced when they appear worn.

What to buy

When purchasing edge groomers, ask for HOOVER part No. 39511004.

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Remove bottom plate as described in “The belt” section (Fig. 3-10).

The agitator brush roll

When to replace

When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.

To check condition of brushes, dis- connect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card.

What to buy

Your cleaner requires either a 13” or 15” agitator. When purchasing a new agitator, ask for one of the fol- lowing:

13” - HOOVER part No. 48414110 15” - HOOVER part No. 48414115

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Installing groomers

Lift off both old edge groomers and slide new edge groomers into posi- tion as shown.

Reposition bottom plate and secure with 4 Phillips head screws.

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How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Remove bottom plate, belt and agi- tator following directions in “The belt” section beginning with Fig. 3- 10.

Discard old agitator.

Continue following the directions in “The belt” section to reposition belt, new agitator and bottom plate.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bear- ings that contain sufficient lubrica- tion for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause

damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings. The

agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

Thermal protector

An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.

When the thermal protector acti- vates, the cleaner will stop running. If this happens, proceed as follows:

1.Turn the cleaner OFF and discon- nect it from the electrical outlet.

2.Check secondary and final filters for dirt accumulation.

3.Refer to “Clearing blockages” section.

4.When cleaner is unplugged and the motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue.

If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner may need servic- ing (see “Service” section).

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-House- hold” 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 automated referral of authorized ser- vice outlet locations (U.S. only).

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

If further assistance is needed, con- tact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44270, Phone: 1-330- 499-9499.

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

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

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Hoover U5458910 manual Edge groomers, Agitator brush roll, Lubrication, Thermal protector, Service

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