How To Use; Carpet Cleaner Description; General Operation; On/Off Pedal - Hoover F5871 Owner's Manual

2. How to use

Carpet cleaner description

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Operate carpet cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner.
Plug carpet cleaner Into a properly grounded outlet.
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ON/OFF pedal &
Handle release pedal
Step on pedal (A) to turn carpet cleaner
on. Step on pedal again to turn carpet
cleaner off.
Step on pedal (B) to lower handle to
operating position. Handle does not lock
into a single position but "floats" to allow
convenient operation.
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Cleaning mode indi-
cator
Indicator will show a green window next
to FLOOR (C) when handle is in the
operating position for cleaning carpet
rugs and bare floors.
Indicator will show a green window next
to TOOL (D) when handle is in the
upright position for tool use on stairs
upholstery etc.
carpet cleaner automatically diverts
suction from FLOOR to TOOL when
handle is raised from the operating to
the upright position.
The assembled carpet cleaner will look like the drawing.
1. Hand grip
2. Solution trigger: press to
release clean solution.
3. Cord clip: place cord in clip
to keep it out of the way
when using cleaner
4. Hose
5. Hose holder: wrap hose
around holder and hooks (6)
for storage.
6. Hose hooks
7. Cord hooks: wrap cord
around hooks for storage.
The top hook can be rotated
right or left for quick and
easy cord release.
8. Scrub module
9. Powered hand tool
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10. Carrying handle
11. Clean solution tank handle
12. Clean solution tank cap/
measuring cup
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13. Clean solution tank: holds
cleaning solution.
14. Recovery tank handle:
raise handle to unlock tank
for removal; lower handle for
ward to lock tank into posi-
tion.
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15. Recovery tank: holds dirty
solution.
16. Hood
17. Brush speed selector:
slide selector to set brush
speed on HI, LO, or OFF.
18. Brush Indicator: spins
when brushes are rotating.
19. Nozzle.
20. Cleaning mode indicator:
choose either floor or tools

21. ON/OFF pedal

22. Handle release pedal: step
on pedal to lower handle to
operating (floor) position;
23. Stair/upholstery nozzle
24. Bare floor attachment
This carpet cleaner is intended
for household use.
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To transport
To move your carpet cleaner from room
to room put handle in upright and
locked position tilt carpet cleaner back
on wheels and push forward.