Cleaning Tools - Hoover U5268 Owner's Manual

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Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been
designed for ease in using your cleaner
on stairs. With handle in operating posi-
tion, place fingers under edge of stair
cleaning handle and guide cleaner with
other hand on upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the hose
and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
Clean from bottom to top.
When using cleaning tools, the agita-
tor will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling,
always place it at the bottom of the
stairs.
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Remove hose
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
handle should be in the upright posi-
tion. Also, turn cleaner OFF before
disconnecting and connecting the
hose (J).
Remove hose end from cleaner base.
Extra reach hose
The extra reach hose provides easier
cleaning of stairs and hard to reach
places. Follow the steps below for attach-
ing and detaching hose.
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Cleaning tools

Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above
the floor and for reaching hard to clean
areas.
• The cleaner is ready for tool use when
handle is in upright position.
• For best tool performance, set the ON-
OFF-HUSH™ switch to ON and set the
Power Boost Switch to lock.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to
rotate while cleaner handle is in
upright position. Avoid tipping clean-
er or setting it on furniture, fringed
area rugs or carpeted stairs during
tool use.
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J
Attach wand and tools
The tools are attached to the hose or the
wand in the same manner.
Push tool firmly onto hose; twist tool slightly
to tighten or loosen connection.
Attach second wand or tool to the wand in
the same manner.
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Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting
and connecting hose.
Remove hose end from cleaner base.
Align end of extra reach hose with projec-
tions (L) with slots (M) on end of attached
hose.
L
M
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F
H
Select proper tool
F. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
G. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mat-
tresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
H. Crevice wand (stores inside exten-
sion wand) can be used in tight spaces,
corners and along edges in such places
as dresser drawers, upholstered furni-
ture, stairs and baseboards. It can also
be used for extra reach with the dusting
brush and/or extension wand.
I. Extension wand is used to give extra
length to your hose. Use it with any of
the above tools.
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K
Replacing hose
When you are finished cleaning with the
tools, use the end of the hose to push
the cover (K) down and push hose onto
opening.
Twist hose end slightly to tighten the
connector.
Hose must be connected to cleaner
base for floor cleaning.
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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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