Hoover U6634900, U6617960, U6634 Owner's Manual
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ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-15
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 17-26
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 27-36
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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any
time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter frequently
when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot).
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How To Use
Cleaner Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cleaning Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Embedded Dirt FINDER
TM
Feature .5
Upright Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Self-Propel Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Maintenance
Authorized Service . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Emptying Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Replacing Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt .12
Replacing Brush Roll . . . . . . .10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Agitator
Brush Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Replacing Edge Groomers . . . . .13
Replacing Headlight . . . . . . . . . . .9
Thermal Protector . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Clearing Blockages . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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1. Assembling cleaner
Carton contents
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown. Make
sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Handle screw packet (in bag
with owner’s manual)
Note: The white switch lock above the
ON/OFF switch aids in the assembly of
your cleaner. Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing.
However, do not remove the switch
lock until assembly is completed.
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A
B
D
C
F
E
I
H
G
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the
factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation,
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you
(click on the “Service” button) OR
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
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Easy 3-step assembly
Looking at the back of the cleaner,
make sure switch (A) is in the OFF
position.
It may be necessary to move the
hose in order to attach the handle.
Slide handle into back of cleaner.
Push 4 screws into holes on back of
handle.
Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten
screws securely.
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1-3
A
1-4
B
C
D
Remove switch lock (B) above ONOFF switch (C) on front of handle by
pulling it straight out. Dispose of
lock.
If switch lock has come off during
assembly, make sure switch is in
OFF position (down) before plugging cord into electrical outlet.
Remove label (D) from self-propel
button.
Accessories
The accessories are packed on the
cleaner.
Not all accessories are included with
every model.
D. Hose*
E. Dusting brush
F. Furniture nozzle
G. Wands
H. Crevice wand
I. Powered hand tool
*some models include an extra hose
16. Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct
setting for height of carpet being cleaned.
17. Brush roll control
18. Furniture guard
19. Headlight
20. Edge groomers
21. Hose
22. Hose rack
23. ‘Dirt FINDER’ display
*
24. Embedded ‘Dirt FINDER
’
sensitivity switch
*
25. Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
can be rotated right or
left for easy cord
release.
26. Carrying handle
27. Extension wands
28. Crevice wand: stores in
rear wand.
*available on some
models
The assembled cleaner will
look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. Self-propel button
3. ON-OFF switch
4. Tool cover
5. Powered hand tool
6. Dusting brush
7. Furniture nozzle
8. Dirt cup latch
9. Dirt cup lid
10. Dirt cup
11. Dirt cup handle
12. HEPA cartridge filter
(inside dirt cup)
13. Pre-filter (inside dirt cup)
14. Final filter
15. Three-position handle
release pedal: step on
pedal to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
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2-3
NOTE: Hose must be co
ON-OFF Switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch (A) up.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.
Polarized plug
Note: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
2-1
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on
bottom of cleaner.
2. How to use
Cleaner description
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This cleaner is intended for household use.
Self-propel feature
This feature allows you to control how
quickly the cleaner moves.
Note: The self-propel feature operates only when the cleaner switch
and the self propel button are both
ON.
To move forward, push handle for-
ward 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.
Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back on rear wheels and push
forward.
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FLOOR
CARPET HARD
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Brush roll control
Note: When handle is in upright
position, brush roll is automatically
OFF.
Move the brush roll control only when
the handle is in the upright position.
Slide control to “Carpet” to turn brush
roll ON for cleaning carpet or rugs.
Slide control to “Hard” to turn brush roll
OFF when cleaning bare floors.
CARPET HEIGHT
BRUSH ROLL
AUTOMATIC
BRUSH ROLL
ON OFF
ON OFF
Embedded Dirt FINDER
feature
(available on some
models)
With red and green lights (C), the ‘Dirt
FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas
of carpet that may need more cleaning
attention. It is able to sense when larger
amounts of dirt particles, especially
embedded dirt, are removed.
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.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and when
using cleaning tools; operating posi-
tion for general operation on carpet
and floors; low for reaching under low
furniture.
Step on handle release lever to lower
handle.
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can be lifted by using the
carrying handle on the back of the
cleaner.
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2-5
2-6
C
D
The green light will remain on through-
out 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.
•The red light may seldom come on
during cleaning. This means that your
cleaner is picking up primarily fine surface dust and lint which the system may
not detect, or that the carpet is generally clean. To increase the feature’s sen-
sitivity to dirt, set the switch (D) 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 (D) to the “Reg.” (Regular) position.
Carpet height
adjustment
When it is necessary to raise and lower
the front of the cleaner for various carpet pile heights, slide the carpet height
control (B) to the desired setting.
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended:
• Low setting: for all types of carpet
• Higher settings: for very deep pile
carpet where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide control to the next higher setting.
B
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TM
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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.
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2-13
Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are provided on
both sides of the nozzle to remove dirt
in carpet near baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of nozzle parallel to
the edge of carpet or furniture.
Stair Cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand tool or
furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. Clean
from bottom to top.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury
or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling,
always place it at bottom of stairs.
Cleaning tools
When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle must be in the upright position to
activate the automatic “brush roll
OFF” and for convenience in moving
the cleaner from one area to another.
Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose to hose tube
(E).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
Attach wand and
tools
Attach any tool or wand to the hose (F)
by pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand (G)
by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
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G
F
E
Automatic brush roll
indicator (some models)
When red is in the OFF window, brush
roll is STOPPED.
When red is in the ON window, brush roll
is ROTATING.
AUTOMATIC
BRUSH ROLL
ON OFF
Select proper tool
H. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
I. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
J. Powered hand tool may be used for
upholstered furniture, carpeted stairs
and hard-to-reach places.
K. Crevice wand can be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs, and baseboards.
It can also be used for extra reach with
the dusting brush and/or extension
wand.
L. Wands are used to give extra length
to your hose. Use them with any of the
above tools.
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J
F
M
A
B
C
D
E
N
K
L
I
H
How to attach tool
cover
The tool cover is designed with a
“break-away” feature which allows it to
snap free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges of cover with
slots on sides of tool storage area.
Push cover down to secure in place.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose and the powered
hand tool, wipe off dirt with a cloth
dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not submerge
powered hand tool in water.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air
dry before using.
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3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Dirt cup
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter (C)
HEPA Cartridge Filter(D)
Dirt Inlet Opening (E)
While the cleaner is in operation, the prefilter screen will stop larger debris from
entering the HEPA cartridge filter chamber.
This larger debris will be seen collecting in
the left side of the dirt cup. The HEPA cartridge filter will collect fine particles that
have passed through the pre-filter screen.
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
inlet opening on back of dirt cup (Fig. 3-1)
or after every use if preferred.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder, cornstarch or fireplace soot, may seal the filter and
cause loss of suction. When using
the cleaner for this type of dust,
empty the cup and clean the filters
often.
How to empty
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt
cup or filters in place.
Slide latch (F) to the left to unlock.
Lift cup slightly and pull straight out to
remove from cleaner.
Extra hose
(available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner)
The extra reach hose provides a 20 foot
reach to allow easier cleaning of stairs
and hard-to-reach high places. To attach
hose to your vacuum cleaner, follow the
instructions below.
Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and connecting hose.
Align end of extra reach hose with projections (M) over slots (N) on end of
attached hose.
Slide hose into slots and twist hose to
lock it into place. (To detach hose,
reverse procedure.)
Attach wands or tools to the other end of
hose.
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Press down on area indicated (H) to
open dirt cup lid. Empty cup.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
HEPA cartridge filter to empty the dirt
cup.
Filter assembly
The HEPA cartridge filter and pre-filter
are essentially self-shedding.
Turning the knob on the lid as described
in “How to empty dirt cup” should sufficiently remove dust and fine particles
from the HEPA cartridge filter.
The filter assembly can also be removed
for additional cleaning.
How to clean filter
assembly
Remove dirt cup and open dirt cup lid
as described in “How to empty dirt cup.”
Grasp pre-filter frame (J) and pull up
firmly. Slide filter assembly out of cup.
As the pre-filter slides up, bristles (K)
mounted inside the cup will brush dirt
from the pre-filter into the cup.
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Grasp end of HEPA cartridge filter and
pull it away from pre-filter. Remove cartridge from assembly.
The pre-filter can be cleaned with a
brush and then rinsed with water. Allow
pre-filter to dry thoroughly.
The HEPA cartridge filter can be cleaned
by tapping either of the ends. DO NOT
tap soft pleated sides of HEPA cartridge filter as this could damage the
filter.
Tap filter until no more dust particles fall
from the filter.
Close dirt cup lid.
Note: If dirt cup lid does not close com-
pletely, turn knob on lid until lid closes.
Slide cup straight into cleaner cavity.
Bottom of cup will rest behind grooves at
bottom of cleaner cavity (I).
Press latch (F) to the right to lock in
place.
The dirt cup lid is designed with a
“breakaway” feature which allows it to
snap free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges of lid with slots
in handle area of dirt cup. Push lid down
to snap in place.
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K
F
I
H
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To remove loose dirt from the HEPA filter,
turn knob (G) on top of dirt cup lid at
least one complete turn.
G
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Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover part No. 27313101.
Reattaching filter door
The filter door is designed with a
“break-away” feature which allows it to
snap free if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges (O) of cover
with slots on sides of filter area.
Press door back into place.
Check brush roll
channels
Because your cleaner picks up so well,
we strongly recommend you check for
debris accumulation in the channels
next to the brush roll when you check
the filters. Removing this debris will
help maintain your cleaner’s excellent
pick up and suction. Remove debris as
follows:
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Check for debris accumulation by
removing bottom plate (Fig. 3-18) and
looking in the channels next to the brush
roll (Fig. 3-27).
Remove any accumulation.
Reposition bottom plate (Fig. 3-22).
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M
L
To re-assemble filter assembly, place
large knob of HEPA cartridge filter in
hole on bottom of pre-filter.
Snap top of HEPA cartridge filter into
place.
Align grooves (L) on pre-filter frame with
ribs (M) in dirt cup.
Slide filter assembly down into cup until
a light snap is felt. Gently pull up on
assembly to ensure that it is seated
properly in the cup. Ensure that no part
of pre-filter screen extends above top
edge of dirt cup.
Close lid and return cup to cleaner (Fig.
3-5).
Note: If dirt cup lid does not close all
the way, first ensure that filter assembly
is pushed down all the way. Then, turn
knob on lid slightly until lid closes (see
Fig. 3-3).
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O
Final filter
Replacing final filter
The final filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room.
To replace this filter when it becomes
dirty, open the door on the side of the
cleaner. Remove filter (N) and discard.
Reposition new filter on the side of
cleaner. Make sure the white side of the
filter faces outward. Close door.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for part No. 40110006.
Do not operate cleaner without the filter in place.
Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a screwdriver, remove the two
screws as shown and lift off lens.
Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket. Push
new bulb straight into socket until locked
in place
Excessive force is not required.
Replacing lens
Reposition lens and secure with the two
screws.
Continued
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D
C
A
B
C
Positioning front of belt
Place other end of belt over large pulley
(C) while rolling the pulley in direction
shown. Extra effort may be required to
stretch belt onto pulley.
Positioning back of belt
With lettering on outside of belt, slide
new belt over motor shaft (D).
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3-20
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 4 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely.
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3-23
Removing used belt
Flat belt (B) operates the self-propel
feature and indirectly drives the brush
roll.
Remove used belt (B) from large pulley
(C) and discard.
The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, discon-
nect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Move edge of a card across bottom plate
while turning agitator (Fig. 3-23). To
maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace
agitator if brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator, ask for
HOOVER part No. 48414069.
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Belt replacement
The belts are located under the bottom
plate of the cleaner and should be
checked from time to time to be sure
they are in good condition.
The flat (wide) belt is described below;
the other is described under “Brush roll
replacement”.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned
over.
To check the flat belt, remove bottom
plate as shown in Fig. 3-18. Replace
belt if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing a new belt,
ask for flat belt Hoover belt part no.
38528035 (belt package part no.
40201170).
Replacing flat belt
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Warning - Brush roll can start suddenly. Unplug cleaner when it is turned
over.
Removing bottom plate
Place handle in low position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a
Phillips screw driver. Lift off bottom plate
(A).
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Inspecting V-belt
The V-belt is designed to last for a long
time and is not normally replaced.
However, if V-belt is cracked, gouged or
broken, now is a good time to replace it
as follows.
Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown
in Fig. 3-19.
To remove V-belt, slide back of belt
over pulley (C). Then firmly pull on belt
and “snap” it out.
Discard used belt. Replace with Hoover
belt part no. 38528034 (belt package
part no. 40201200).
To install new belt (with lettering on outside of belt), slide back of belt over
pulley and pull front of belt toward
groove (E) next to pulley. Belt will
“pop” into place.
Positioning belt on
brush roll
Before positioning belt onto brush
roll, check for debris accumulation as
described in Fig. 4-1.
Insert brush roll through belt and position belt in groove (F) on brush roll.
Replacing brush roll
Removing brush roll
Slide brush roll control (Fig. 2-9) to
“Hard” (OFF) position.
Turn cleaner over and remove bottom
plate (Fig. 3-18).
Lift up brush roll and slide V-belt (D) off
brush roll.
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D
3-25
C
E
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F
Installing brush roll
Grasp brush roll and fit it into position
by first sliding end, opposite the belt,
into the rectangular slot (G) on side of
cleaner.
Push other side of brush roll (H) into
place. Belt may fit loosely when properly
installed.
Reposition flat belt and bottom plate
(Figs. 3-20 and 3-22).
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H
G
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A
Powered hand tool
Agitator brush roll
replacement
When agitator brush roll brushes are
worn, the brush roll should be replaced.
Ask for HOOVER part No. 48414088.
How to replace
1. Remove tool from hose and turn it so
bottom faces up. Press the latches on
either side of tool and remove bottom
plate (A).
2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and
remove belt guard (B).
B
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