Re-attaching bag lid
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The bag lid and hinges are
designed with a “break-away” fea-
ture. If the lid is pushed open too far, it
will come off. It can be easily re-
attached by aligning the hinges with the
appropriate slots in the cleaner, as
shown.
Secondary filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
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The
secondary filter,
located
behind the grill in the bag com-
partment, protects the motor from dirt
particles. If filter becomes dirty, pull off
grill and lift out filter. Wash filter in warm
water or replace it with a new one. A
dry
filter must be put back into cleaner.
Low suction or pick up may be due to
Clearing blockages
blockages in the system. Refer to the
following steps to check for blockages,
continuing with each step until the block-
age is found:
Do not operate cleaner without sec-
ondary filter in place.
1. Turn cleaner off and
disconnect from
electrical outlet; then disconnect
power nozzle plug and wands from
hand grip.
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2. Plug cleaner in, turn on, and
check hose end for suction.
Remove any blockages.
3. Remove power nozzle from wands
and attach wands to hose. Check for
suction and remove any blockages.
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4. Before
attaching power nozzle
to wands, check nozzle connector
While holding nozzle, push nozzle con-
nector down to lowest position.
Look into nozzle connector and remove
any blockages.
The belt
The belt in your power nozzle drives the
agitator. It has been designed specifi-
cally for use in this cleaner and is impor-
tant for effective operation.
What to buy
There are other belts manufactured that
are similar in shape and size but are not
designed for the HOOVER power noz-
zle. Such belts do not operate the agi-
tator correctly and may create stress
which could damage your power noz-
zle. Use only a genuine HOOVER belt
No. 38528-011 when a belt replacement
is necessary.
When to replace
The belt, located under the nozzle
cover, should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition.
Remove nozzle cover as shown below.
Replace belt if it is stretched, cut, or
broken.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet and disconnect power nozzle
from cleaner.
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Turn nozzle over and unscrew the
4 recessed Phillips head screws.
Note: Do not remove the 3 screws in
the triangle formation as these hold
the motor in place.
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