Hoover C1660 Manual - Page 5

2-8 2-9 E 2-10 D Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle (D). When it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, turn the carpet height adjustment knob (E) to the desired setting. For ease in turning the knob, place handle in upright position. Nozzle won't move to adjusted position until handle is lowered to operating position. Settings For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended. • Low setting: for all types of carpet and hard floors. Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, rotate knob to the next higher setting. • Medium and High settings: for deeper pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance. Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. Before reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) as shown and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes. 2-11 Stair cleaning A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on stairs. With handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle. As an alternative, you may use the hose and 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 the bottom of the stairs. Cleaning tools Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean areas. • The cleaner is ready for tool use when handle is in upright position. • For best tool performance, set the ONOFF-HUSH™ switch to ON and set the Power Boost Switch to lock. 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. 2-12 F G H I Select proper tool F. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. G. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs. H. Crevice wand (stores inside extension wand) can be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards. It can also be used for extra reach with the dusting brush and/or extension wand. I. Extension wand is used to give extra length to your hose. Use it with any of the above tools. Continued § 5