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1995 The Hoover 

Summary of Contents for Dirt FINDER

Page 1: ...HOOVER SelfiPropelled Upright Cleaners Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product Save Index Attaching hose and cleaning...

Page 3: ...se without dust bag or filters in place Change bag fre quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put any object into openings Do not use...

Page 4: ...ement D IF G A Hose B Furniture Nozzle C Crevice Tool D Dusting Brush E Bare floor tool some models only F Wand G Extra Paper Bags one installed in cleaner please store extra bag on storage clips no 2...

Page 5: ...e a pleasant scent during clean ing 15 Headlight 16 Check Belt Indicator some models only stops rotating when belt is broken 17 Carpet Height Adjustment Lever slide knob to correct setting for height...

Page 6: ...horized service outlet locations U S only OR 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR S...

Page 7: ...Dispose of switch lock Note If switch lock has come off during shipping make sure switch is in the OFF position down before plugging cord into an electrical outlet CAUTION When cleaner is turned on ag...

Page 8: ...not change the plug in any way To transport To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on large rear wheels and push forward Your cleaner also has a conve...

Page 9: ...handle grip back and guide the cleaner toward you Guide cleaner carefully at first until you have adjusted to the ease of operation Self Propel control button For increased control of the cleaner in...

Page 10: ...when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up then the red light will come on When the red light is on you should take additional cleaning strokes in the area until it chan...

Page 11: ...until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position For maximum cleaning performance the following carpet height settings are recommended 3 4 HIGH llll BARE FLOOR l Lowest setting 4 for all...

Page 12: ...ed area and pull drawer foward Insert the air freshener tablet packed with cleaner To replace drawer insert bottom part of drawer in slot on bag door Push drawer into position The amount of fragrance...

Page 13: ...atch on hose connector and pull up B Select proper tool 1 Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures Venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers 2 Fu...

Page 14: ...t on furniture fringed area rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use Avoid leaving the cleaner in one place for an extended period of time particularly on thick carpet How to clean tools To clean the h...

Page 15: ...new carpet due to rapid accumulation of carpet fluff The check bag indicator some models only may not register if the bag is full of fluff from new carpet CAUTION Very fine materials such as face pow...

Page 16: ...HOOVER bags can be identified by the trademarks How to change bag Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet Pull bag door latch forward and remove door from cleaner Grasp bag collar and pull collar f...

Page 17: ...lacement about every 12 months If neither the red nor green light comes on when the cleaner is turned on or in use the battery should be replaced How to replace Open and remove bag door as described i...

Page 18: ...at lower edge of lens Press handle of screwdriver down to release lens Repeat in second slot if necessary 2 Lift out lens 3 Pull old bulb straight out of socket Push new bulb straight into socket unt...

Page 19: ...part No 38528008 Self Propel belt Hoover part No 160147 Agitator belt When to replace Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition If it is stretched cut or broken it should be re...

Page 20: ...Release handle to lowest position Remove plate on bottom of cleaner by releasing clips See illustration 3 Lift out agitator and remove old belt 5 Place new belt over metal motor pulley with lettering...

Page 21: ...s secure Turn agitator to ensure proper belt placement 8 Roll other side of agitator into place 10 The bottom plate attaches in a hinge like manner Place groove on front of bottom plate over notched e...

Page 22: ...el belt it is necessary to first remove the bottom plate agitator and the larger agitator belt as shown on the previous pages Note It may not be necessary to change both belts at the same time Remove...

Page 23: ...le ob struction If no obstruction is found check hose and tools Remove any obstruction To continue using tools reattach hose to cleaner If an obstruction occurs during floor cleaning discon nect clean...

Page 24: ...s if they do not touch card What to buy When purchasing a new brush roll ask for HOOVER part number 48414004 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Remove bottom plate belt and agi...

Page 25: ...gitator end with white side of bearing out before inserting shaft 8 Insert shaft with washer into agitator Replace end plate and tighten Use this illustration for reassem bly if necessary Washer must...

Page 26: ...setting 7 Hose inserted in hose door 1 Replace belt 2 Replace brushes 3 Change paper bag 4 Clear dirt duct and or dirt tube 5 Check for firm bag connection 6 Move nozzle control lever to type of carpe...

Page 27: ...hio 44720 Phone 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone l 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or or...

Page 28: ...HOOVER and VI are registered trademarks 0 1 THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R3 7 96 U63 11 I 9 2 l 23 29 3 l 35 930 Litho USA 565 11 A06...

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