Hoover FH50220 Manual - Page 13

How to Attach Tools ! CAUTION ! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug cleaner before connecting SpinScrub® Hand Tool. Not to be used for grooming a pet. Place handle in upright position and remove hose from rack. Turn off and unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. All tools attach to the hose in the same manner: 4.3 Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto connector until the tab (G) locks it securely. 4.3 G H Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch (H) to remove tool. Cleaning carpeted stairs Read "Before You Begin Cleaning" instructions on page 9. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. Fill clean water tank according to instructions for Fig. 2.9. Fill detergent container with HOOVER® detergent according to instructions for Fig. 2.10. Attach tool to end of hose. Do not point tools toward people or pets. ! WARNING ! Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Set Wash/Rinse Setting switch to WASH. Turn cleaner ON. Prime the pump by lowering the hose down to the floor and hold the trigger for up to 1 min. 4.4 Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool (A) or (B) about one inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger (equals one wet stroke). 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. 4.4 4.5 A B 4.5 Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet without pressing trigger (dry stroke). 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 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. Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic Shut-Off", Fig. 2.19). When finished cleaning, empty Clean Water Tank, wash and rinse dirty Water Tank and let air dry. See "After Cleaning" section (Page. 12) for additional information. 13 Actual model may vary from images shown.