How To Use; Cleaner Description - Hoover U5268 Owner's Manual

2. How to use

Cleaner description

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Polarized plug
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.
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A
Hose connection
Hose must be attached to cleaner base for
floor cleaning.
To attach hose, use the end of the hose to
push the cover (A) down and push hose
onto opening.
Twist hose end slightly to tighten the con-
nector.
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ON-OFF-HUSH™
switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch (B) up.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch to middle
position.
For quieter vacuuming, push switch to
'HUSH' (down) position.
Put Power Boost Switch in neutral when
using ON or HUSH setting.
1. Folding handle
2. Upper handle release
button
3. Power Boost Switch
4. Dirt cup latch
5. Carrying handle
6. Pre-filter
7. HEPA filter (inside filter
chamber)
8. Dirt cup (Twin Chamber)
9. Dirt cup lid
10. Headlight
11. Stair cleaning handle:
located above the
headlight.
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12. Hood
13. Carpet height adjustment
knob: rotate knob to cor-
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rect setting for height of
carpet being cleaned.
14. Handle release pedal:
16
step on pedal to lower
handle to operating or low
positions.
B
15. Hose
16. Furniture nozzle
17. Dusting brush
18. Extension wand
19. Crevice wand: stores
inside wand
20. Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
rotates to the left for
easy cord release.
21. ON-OFF-HUSH™
switch: located on
front of cleaner body
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on
data plate on bottom of
cleaner.
This cleaner is intended
for household use.
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C
Power Boost Switch
Use the Power Boost Switch (C) to add
extra cleaning power for cleaning heavily
soiled areas and for picking up dry debris
spills.
Push the switch forward for a temporary
boost. When released, the boost will auto-
matically go to the "neutral" position.
Push the switch back to lock it in the Boost
position. To unlock, push the switch for-
ward to the "neutral" position.
Use the lock position for larger areas or
when using the cleaning tools.
The Boost can be used with either the ON
or HUSH mode selected (see Fig. 2-3).
Put Power Boost Switch in neutral when
using ON or HUSH setting.