User manual HOOVER PS7190

[. . . ] Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from rotating brushes. DO NOT matches, cigarette ends or other similar items. pick up hard or sharp objects, DO NOT pick up flammable liquids such as cleaning fluids, petrol etc. DO NOT run over the supply cord when using your cleaner or remove the plug by pulling on the supply cord. [. . . ] Pro Stair Telescopic Tube Fitted on the flexible hose and with accessories at its end, its ideal for stair cleaning. It extends to minimise stretching and bending. All accessories can fit on the end of the flexible tube. Always attach the hose retainer to the hose hook when using the cleaning tools. Unhook after use ! PRO STAIR LOCK FEATURE* The PRO STAIR LOCK has been designed to improve cleaner stability when you pull on the hose while stair cleaning. It can be adjusted to suit any staircase. IMPORTANT:When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright (parked) position, particularly when cleaning stairs. The carpet height selector should also be set to tool mode: To use your Pro Stair Brush as a crevice tool rotate the tool to the `Open' position as shown. Location. The PRO STAIR LOCK, stability device, is located at the back of the cleaner. Pull the bottom of the device to release it from its storage position. Operation. Lift the device upwards to the position shown in the diagram. Simultaneously squeeze the finger tabs and extend the device. CLEANING THE STAIRS It is dangerous for the cleaner to be above you at the top of the stairs. Ensure it is positioned up against the bottom step. DO NOT attach hose retainer when cleaning the stairs. When cleaning treads & risers use the crevice tool in the `OPEN' position. When using the Pro Stair Brush keep the base of the nozzle flat to the carpet. Use. Place the cleaner against the stairs and the PRO STAIR LOCK in the position shown. Use the stair cleaning hose and accessories as usual. To return the cleaner to carpet mode, repeat the above process in reverse. * Features vary according to model -5- Hoover_Stabiliser_FINAL_Vs2c_01_03_06. qxp 01/03/2006 10:28 Page 6 CHANGING BELT OR BRUSHES 3 1 2 CLEARING A BLOCKAGE* Re t brush assembly · Hold the brush assembly and stretch the belt until brush mountings slot down into the cleaner housing. Rotate the brush to ensure free movement of the belt. IMPORTANT: Switch cleaner o and remove plug from electricity supply before checking the brushes or removing hood. If your cleaner is not picking up efficiently, the belt or brushes (or both) may need replacing, but first make sure you have: · Emptied the dust container · Cleaned filters · Checked for blockages b This cleaner is unlikely to become blocked, except by overfilling of the dust container or accidentally picking up large solid objects. Clearing a blockage is simple. ! IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner o and remove the plug from the electricity supply before dismantling cleaner. 4 1 a Re t hood · Refit hood, ensuring the lugs along the front of hood are located in the slots along the front edge of baseplate. · Secure hood, using screws A and B. If cleaning tools were in use, check cleaning tool and extension tube first. Next check hose handgrip; to remove grip ribbed ring as shown, turn in direction of arrow and ease apart. Remove hood · Prise off the carpet height selector · Remove hood screws A and B Lift off hood 5 Re t carpet height selector · Ensure the raised face (T) is towards the front of the cleaner. To check the hose, stretch it to full length and switch on the cleaner; the suction will dislodge most obstructions. [. . . ] Do not use a brush as this will damage the filter. Washing pre-motor and exhaust lter: The pre-motor lter should be washed every three months. Wash under hand warm water. Remove excess water by shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. When completely dry, refit the filter. Carbon lter Normally maintenance free, this component should not be washed. [. . . ]