Hoover U6485100 Manual - Page 7

Self-propel feature 2.3 This feature allows you to control how quickly the cleaner moves. IMPORTANT The self-propel feature operates only when the cleaner switch and the self propel button are both ON. To move forward, push handle forward and guide cleaner away from you. To move backward, gently pull handle back and guide the cleaner toward you. Guide cleaner carefully at first until you have adjusted to the ease of operation. For increased control in tight places (e.g., around and under furniture, noncarpeted floors), slide the self-propel button to OFF to deactivate the feature. 2.3 Transporting cleaner 2.4 To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward. 2.4 Carrying cleaner 2.5 The cleaner can be moved by using the carrying handle located on the back of the cleaner. 2.5 Handle positions 2.6 The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating position for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever to lower handle. 2.6 Embedded Dirt FINDERTM feature 2.7 (Available on select models only) 2.7 With red and green lights (A), the 'Dirt FINDER' • The red light may A B system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may seldom come on during need more cleaning attention. It is able to sense cleaning. This means when larger amounts of dirt particles, especially that your cleaner is embedded dirt, are removed. picking up primarily fine To let you know that the 'Dirt FINDER' feature is ready the red light will come on when the cleaner is first turned on. After a few seconds, the red light will go off and the green light will come on. Cleaning may then begin. The green light will remain on throughout cleaning except when the detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then the red light will come on. When the red light is on, you should take additional cleaning strokes in the area until it changes to green. surface dust and lint which the system may not detect, or that the carpet is generally clean. To increase the feature's sensitivity to dirt, set the switch (B) to the "Hi" position. • At other times, the red light may stay on for a considerable amount of time. This means that the carpet contains a high level of dirt which is being removed by the cleaner. To decrease the feature's sensitivity to dirt, set the switch to the "Reg." (Regular) position. 7 Actual model may vary from images shown.