Clearing A Blockage - Hoover DM71DM02 User Manual

CHanging BELT Or BrUSHES
imPOrTanT: Switch cleaner off and
1 2
remove plug from electricity supply
before checking the brushes or remov-
ing 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
1
remove hood
• Prise off the carpet care control selector
• Remove hood screws A and B.
• Lift off hood
2
remove brush assembly
• Inspect belt for signs of wear.
• To remove, pull brush cleaner assembly upwards
out of cleaner housing. remove belt from motor
spindle then from brush assembly.
replace belt
• Loop the new belt around the motor spindle then
around the brush channel.
* Certain models only
3
4
A
b
5
removing a blockage from the
Pet Hair & allergen remover*
Open clip and lift cover to remove
blockage.
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CLEaring a BLOCKagE

Refit 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.
Refit 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.
Refit carpet care control
selector
• Ensure the raised face
(T) is towards the front of
the cleaner.
!
imPOrTanT: Switch the cleaner
off and remove the plug from the
electricity supply before dismantling
cleaner.
This cleaner is unlikely to become blocked, except
by over filling of the dust container or accidentally
picking up large solid objects. Clearing a blockage
is simple.
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.
To check the
stretch it to full length and
switch on the cleaner;
the suction will dislodge
most obstructions. If this
is unsuccessful, switch off
and unplug the cleaner.
remove the hose by
turning it anti-clockwise
as shown. Detach hose
and remove blockage.
For blockages in cleaner base:
1. Turn the cleaner
over and check that the
brushes are free to rotate.
2. Check for a blockage
in hose socket. Use a
piece of wire or a blunt
flexible rod to remove
any obstructions.
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hose,