Hoover DIAL-A-MATIC 1130 Instructions Manual

Instructions for

YOUR

NEW

HOOVER

DIAL-A-MATIC

CLEANER

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OPENINGFOR
HANGING

CLEANER IN
STORAGE AREA

ON/OFFSWlTCH

HANDLE

-GRIP

COVERLATCH

NOZZLE

HOSE-

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CARRYING HAND

ADJUSTMENT
LEVER

ILE

TO ATTACH HANDLE TO CLEANER

1.

Remove tape and screw from h an d 1 e s o c k e t. Set screw aside for

later use.

3. Connect electric plug from bottom of handle to electric plug projecting

from handle socket. Make sure plug assembly is positioned as shown
in illustration.

3. Push handle into place in handle socket. The excess wire and electric
plugs are guided into handle tube.

4. Line up holes in handle and handle socket. Insert screw and tighten

with screwdriver. Be sure that screw is tightened securely.

HANDLE

ADJUSTMENTS

The handle on your clean-

er has three positions

-

storage, operating,

and

low (for reaching under
low furniture). The handle
can be lowered by step­ping on pedal at the left
rear

of cleaner.

The
handle should always be
in storage position when
cleaning tools are used.

THIS IS THE

“HEART”

OF YOUR NEW

HOOVER

DIAL-A-MATIC

CLEANER

FIG. 1

YOUR NEW HOOVER DIAL-A-MATIC IS THE MOST
POWERFUL UPRIGHT CLEANER EVER BUILT.

To handle the wide range of pile depth of modern carpets
and rugs we have provided you with TWO

(2)

adjustable
features. When used properly, they will assure the best
cleaning efficiency and ease of operation.

NOTE: It is recommended that the cleaner be operated

only on dry carpet.

SUCTION ADJUSTMENT (Fig.

1)

Set the dial to MEDIUM. This will be the correct setting
for the majority of rugs. If your HOOVER cleaner seems

hard to push, move the dial toward the LOW position. For
low pile, sculptured or multi-level rugs it may be necessary
to move the lever toward HIGH for most effective cleaning.

NOTE: Be certain d i a I indicator points to desired

suction

-- not to the neutral area between car-

pet and tool suction.

NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT

(Fig. 2 & 3)

On the front of your

Dial-A4atic

is an easy-to-use nozzle adjust­ment lever. It is marked: SHAG;
NORMAL; INDOOR/OUTDOOR.
(see Fig. 3

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3

FIG. 2

Set the lever at SHAG for all

long pile loosely woven car-

pets or rugs.

Use the NORMAL setting for

all carpets or rugs with a

tightly woven pile.

The INDOOR/OUTDOOR set-

ting should be used for all
floor coverings that have a

very flat surface pile. . . or
are cemented to the floor.

FIG. 3

FOR BEST RESULTS, TIP THE CLEANER BACK ON ITS

REAR WHEELS AND ADJUST THE LEVER BY

HAN&

(FIG. 2)

NOTE: When removing loose dirt from hard surface

floors, adjust the cleaner to the NORMAL position. The

INDOOR/OUTDOOR setting on the c 1 e a ne r lowers’ the
nozzle to the carpet for effective cleaning of INDOOR/

OUTDOOR carpet. However, be certain to change the rug
position when cleaning normal or shag pile carpet. If the
INDOOR/OUTDOOR setting is used when cleaning normal
or shag pile carpet, there is an increase in the belt load
and pushing effort is greatly increased.

SET THE DIAL FOR CLEANING TOOLS
The handle of the cleaner should be in Storage

POSitiOn

(see Page I) when cleaning to o I s are used. When the

handle is in this position,

the nozzle is raised and the

agitator does not come in contact with the rug.
Attach hose and cleaning tools (Page

6).

Set lever on Suc­tion Control Dial to “HIGH” under “TOOL SUCTION” for
most cleaning. For cleaning draperies and delicate fabrics,
move lever toward “ LOW’

The lever can be placed at “HIGH”, “MEDIUM”, “LOW”

or any space between these markings.

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