Hoover U5415-900 Owners Manual - Page 8

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 2-2 2-3 appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. To turn cleaner on, push switch up. To turn cleaner off, push switch down. Plug cord into electrical outlet. Turn cleaner on and, with handle in upright position, pull back on handle until front of cleaner is lifted off the carpet. This insures that the paper bag is inflated. Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever to lower handle. 2-4 2-5 2-6 B Transporting cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward. 2-7 The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown. A Carpet height adjust When it is necessary to raise and lower the front of the cleaner (A) for various carpet pile heights, slide the nozzle control (B) knob to the correct setting. 2-8 (1) (2) (3) (4) For ease in sliding knob, the handle should be in the upright position. The front of the cleaner will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position. For maximum cleaning performance the following carpet height settings are recommended. Cleaner nozzle settings: • Lowest setting (1): for bare floors and low pile, level loop, kitchen type carpet. • Next setting (2):for other types of carpet. • Higher settings (3-4): for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good deaning performance. Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide the knob to the next higher setting. 8