User manual FAKIR BLUE LINE

[. . . ] · Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. · Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). · Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. [. . . ] · Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance. 6 2-10 2-11 2-12 Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) as shown and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes. Edge cleaning Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of the nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture. Guide either side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture. Stair cleaning A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on stairs. With handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle. As an alternative, you may use the hose and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs. Cleaning tools Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean areas. CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use. 2-13 2-14 C D E F B A G Remove hose When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be in the upright position. Also, turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube (A). Using a screwdriver, remove the two screws as shown and lift off lens. Belt replacement The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. 3-10 3-11 A When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To check belt, remove bottom plate as shown in "How to replace". Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken. How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Remove agitator brush roll Remove agitator and used belt. Discard used belt. Remove bottom plate Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is up. Lift off bottom plate (A). What to buy To assure effective operation, use only genuine FAKIR belts with your cleaner. 38528033 (belt package part number 40201160). 3-12 C 3-13 D 3-14 G B Install new belt With lettering on outside of belt and positioned as shown in box on (B), slide new belt over motor pulley (C). F E H Secure agitator Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end opposite the belt into the rectangular slot (G) on side of cleaner. Turn agitator making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and agitator shield. Replace agitator brush roll Insert agitator through belt and place belt in belt guide (D) on agitator. Should the agitator shield (E) become dislodged while replacing the belt or the agitator, reposition it as shown noting the placement of its belt guide (F). 10 3-15 The agitator brush roll When to replace When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced. To check condition of brushes, disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if brushes do not touch card. 3-16 Replace bottom plate Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips head screws. [. . . ] This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions, or in Canada or from a U. S. Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year warranty which covers the cost of parts only. This warranty does not apply if the appliance is used in a commercial or rental application. [. . . ]