Hoover U5146-900 Owners Manual - Page 7

2-10 2-11 2-12 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. Edge cleaning Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of the nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture. Guide either side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture. 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. 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. How to clean tools To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using. 2-13 B A Remove hose When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be in the upright position. Also, turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube (A). To use hose, lift hose end as shown. Lower cover (B) onto hose tube. When you are finished cleaning with the tools, be sure to lift cover from hose tube and reposition hose end into tube. 2-14 C D E F G Select proper tool C. Dusting brush may be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. D. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs. E. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and baseboards. F. Extension wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use it with any of the above tools. G. Crevice wand (included on some models) may be used for the same tasks as the crevice tool is used. It can also be used for extra reach with the dusting brush and/or extension wand. Continued § 7