Hoover U5150, Owner'S Manual

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Select proper tool
I. Dusting brush
may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
J. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mat-
tresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
K. Powered hand tool
*
may be used for
upholstered furniture, carpeted stairs
and hard-to-reach places.
L. Crevice tool
*
may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, uphol-
stered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
M. Crevice wand
*
can be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, uphol-
stered furniture, stairs, and baseboards.
It can also be used for extra reach with
the dusting brush and/or extension
wand.
N. Wands are used to give extra length
to your hose. Use them with any of the
above tools.
*some models
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2-15
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I
J
K
L
M
N
P
O
P
H
G
Cleaning tools
Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above
the floor and for reaching hard to clean
areas.
Handle must be in the upright posi-
tion for tool use.
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.
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool or wand to the hose (G).
Attach second wand or tool to wand (H)
by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose and the powered
hand tool, wipe off dirt with a cloth
dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not submerge
powered hand tool in water.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry
before using.
How to attach tool
cover
The tool cover is designed with a “break-
away” feature which allows it to snap free if
it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges of cover with slots
on sides of tool storage area.
Push cover down to secure in place.
Extra reach hose*
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Remove regular hose from cleaner. Align
end of extra reach hose with projections
(O) over slots (P) in dirt duct.
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Slide hose into (P) and twist hose to lock
it into place. (To detach hose, reverse
procedure.) Attach wands or tools to the
other end of hose.
*Available at additional cost if not includ-
ed with your cleaner.
Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are 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
Use the hose and powered hand tool* or
furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. Clean
from bottom to top.
When using cleaning tools, the
agitator will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling,
always place it at bottom of stairs.
*some models only
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