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Maintaining performance
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19 CHECKING BELT AND BRUSHES/ REPLACING THE BELT
REMEMBER – Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electricity supply before
checking the brushes, belt or removing the hood.
Remove the flexible hose from the cleaner – twist hose end connectors to remove hose
at both ends as shown in section 17.
Lie cleaner flat. Using a crosshead screwdriver remove 4 hood screws as shown (19a).
Turn cleaner over and lift off hood (19b).
Remove agitator brush and belt assembly by pulling upwards out of the cleaner
base (19c).
Replace belt, if worn or broken, by looping the new belt over the metal
motor spindle (19d).
Refit agitator brush assembly by holding the brush and stretching the belt.
Align and insert both agitator end caps into slots in the base as shown (19e).
When located, rotate the agitator brush to ensure free movement of the belt.
Push down front of hood to fit in the cleaner base (19f).
Lie cleaner flat and secure hood using the 4 screws (19a).
Refit flexible hose.
User checklist
If your cleaner has stopped working
completely
, run through the following check list:
NOTE: It will take about 30 minutes for the thermal cut out to automatically reset.
If your cleaner is not working
properly
, run through the following checklist:
REMEMBER – Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electricity supply before
maintaining your cleaner.
REMEMBER - If there is any doubt, call the Hoover Advice Helpline (open 7 days a week)
on 08705 400600. They may be able to assist you over the telephone.
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ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner?
Check with another electrical product.
A thermal cut out switches off the cleaner automatically to prevent overheating if the
cleaner is used when the dust container is over full, or the filters require cleaning,
or there is a blockage. If this should happen switch off and unplug the machine from
the electricity supply. To correct the fault please refer to sections 12-18.
i)
ii)
Is the dust container overfilled? (refer to sections 12 and 13)
Is the hose blocked? (refer to section 17)
Is there a blockage in the cleaner base? (refer to section 18)
Are the filters blocked? (refer to sections 14, 15 and 16)
Are the brushes rotating? (refer to section 19)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
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19a
19b
19c
19d
19e
19f
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