If You Have A Problem - Hoover L1405 Owner's Manual

Storage
Loosen handle knobs and rotate han-
dle toward the brushes and past the
"stoppers" (E). Tighten the handle
knobs.
Store the outdoor sweeper either
standing upright or hanging.
Store in a dry place.

4. If you have a problem

Problem: Debris is swept back onto surface during use.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Light debris has collected in front of dirt bin.
• Tip the outdoor sweeper back to allow debris to
move to back of dirt bin.
Problem: Line of debris is left while using.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Fine debris or large amounts of debris have
been picked up.
• Overlap the sweeping path to more effectively
clean the area.
• Sweeper is being pushed too slowly.
• Push sweeper slightly faster.
Problem: Sweeper difficult to push.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Surface is rough or uneven.
• Turn the height adjustment knob toward a higher
setting.
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Problem: Sweeper does not pick up debris.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Height adjustment setting set too high for
small debris.
• Turn the height adjustment knob toward a lower
setting.
• Height adjustment setting set too low for
large debris.
• Turn the height adjustment knob toward a higher
setting.
Problem: Brushes won't turn.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Surface is uneven.
• Turn the height adjustment knob toward a higher
setting.
• Surface is too smooth.
• Sweeper not designed for optimum performance
on low friction surfaces, such as vinyl decks.
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