9. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool
slowly
over carpet without
pressing trigger (dry stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes
as described above. End with more dry
strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
10. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use
more than 4 wet strokes over any one
area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait
until the carpet is completely dry before
using the tool again.
11. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
shut-off”, Fig. 2-6).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on page 9 and
“After using tool” instructions on page 12.
3-12
12
3-9
3-10
3-11
Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 9.
1. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle is in upright position.
2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions for Figs. 2-8 to 2-14.
3. Attach tool to end of hose.
4. Hose length may require that
machine be placed at the top of the
stairs to clean upper half of stairway
and at bottom of stairs to clean lower
half.
To prevent machine from falling, use
extra caution when cleaning on
stairs.
Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
5. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner
into a
properly grounded outlet.
6. Turn deep cleaner ON. If necessary,
refer to “Before using tool” section to
remove air from the system.
7. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by hold-
ing the tool (A) or (B) about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
8. Position tool against the riser and slightly
press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger
and pull the tool
slowly
over the carpet
(second wet stroke). Release trigger at end
of stroke.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
3. Drain hose by turning deep cleaner
ON and holding end of hose up for sev-
eral seconds. Do not press trigger.
4. Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
5. Drain solution tube (located inside
hose) by pointing end of hose in sink
and pressing trigger.
6. Proceed with steps c, d, and e, for
“After cleaning” on page 9.
A
A
B
B
After using tool
1. Follow steps a and b for “After clean-
ing” on page 9.
2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with
a small amount of water. Turn
deep cleaner ON and pickup the water
with the tool.
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