Hoover U6425 Manual - Page 8

2-16 Extra reach hose* 2-18 The extra reach hose provides an extra G H 20 foot reach for easier cleaning of stairs and hard to reach high places. J 2-17 I Attach wand and tools Attach any tool or wand to the hose (G) by pushing it firmly into hose. Attach second wand or tool to wand (H) by pushing it firmly onto the wand. Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection. Stair Cleaning Use the hose and powered hand tool or furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. CAUTION: To prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at the bottom of the stairs. With handle in upright position, clean from bottom to top. J Attach hose Push ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Remove regular hose from cleaner. Align end of extra reach hose with projections (I) over slots (J) in dirt duct. Slide hose into (J) and twist hose to lock it into place. (To detach hose, reverse procedure.) Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose. *Available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner. 2-19 K Check bag indicator (some models only) The indicator (K) will begin to show red as the filter bag fills with dirt. There are three conditions that will cause the indicator to become completely red: 1. If the bag is full; change the bag. 2. If very fine materials have been picked up, clogging the bag pores; change the bag. 3. If there is a blockage at the front of the cleaner, in the hose, tools or at the bag opening; remove the blockage (see "Clearing blockages" section). 3. Maintenance Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Filter bag When to replace Check filter bag from time to time. Change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner will not operate effectively. Note: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while vacuuming. This type of debris does not activate the "Check Bag" indicator, available on some models. So, if you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change the filter bag often, even if you have a "Check Bag" indicator and it does not show red. CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fireplace ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often. 8