Hoover F8100900 Product Manual - Page 19

HOW TO CLEAN 4. HOW TO CLEAN Cleaning carpeted stairs 1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. 2. Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to clean upper half of stairway and at bottom of stairs to clean lower half. To prevent machine from falling, use extra caution when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs. Do not point tools toward people or pets. 3. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 4. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool about one inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger (equals one wet stroke, Fig. 4.4). 5. Position tool against the riser and slightly press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and pull the tool slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke. 6. Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet without pressing trigger (dry stroke, Fig. 4.5.) 7. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking. It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above. End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet. To avoid over saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes. If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the tool again. Place hose end firmly into hose pocket after use. Failure to do so could lead to suction loss. 4.4 18 4.5