Hoover Dial-A-Matic U6049 Owner's Manual
Hoover Dial-A-Matic U6049 Owner's Manual

Hoover Dial-A-Matic U6049 Owner's Manual

Cleaner with automatic powerdrive

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  • Page 1 ’ I HOOVER. Dial-A-Matic” Cleaner with Automatic PowerDrive’” Owner’s Model Manual U6049...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fill in and ret&n! The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner. The cleaner may be used on carpet and rugs, and it is also for use with attachments. This cleaner is equipped with the automatic ‘Power Drive’...
  • Page 3: Energy Saving Tips

    Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on weh surfaces. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near chil- dren. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattend- ed at any time.
  • Page 4 MANUAL TRANSPORT BUTTON (DISENGAGE DRIVE) ON/OFF SWITCH COVER LATCH CARRYING HANDLE FULL BAG INDICATOR -SOME MODELS CARPET AND TOOL SUCTION ADJUSTMENT DIAL AND INTERLOCK OPENING FOR CLEANING ATTACHMENTS NOZZLE HOSE FULL BAG INDICATOR -SOME MODELS HEADLIGHT -SOME MODELS ONLY WRAP-AROUND FURNITURE GUARD Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
  • Page 5: Carpet Suction

    Howtouse This deluxe cleaner provides you with an automatic ‘Power Drive’ feature. It propels the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate of speed controlled entirely by (you) the operator. To move forward Push the handle grip forward. Notice that the clean- er moves in a forward direction with little effort.
  • Page 6: Edge Cleaning Feature

    FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 To transport Your ‘Power Drive’ cleaner can be transported by two methods: 1. Use the convenient carrying hand)e for carrying your cleaner up and down stairs or when lifting the cleaner from one surface to another. Lift it as shown in Fig.
  • Page 7: Cleaning Tools

    Cleaning tools 1. Vinyl hose Hose has vinyl jacket for long, trouble-free life. The light flexible hose has a vinyl tab, so it can be hung on the cleaner. A suction regulator is located on the hose grip. 2. Extension wand Use to give extra length when cleaning stairs or above the floor, hard to reach areas.
  • Page 8: Bag Indicator

    b. To wand Add by fitting the button projection on the tool into the opening on the wand. You will hear the plastic spring latch snap and lock into place. To release, press down on the spring latch and remove. 4.
  • Page 9 WHERE TO BUY BAGS Bags may be purchased from your local Author- ized Hoover Dealer, or from Hoover Factory Service Stations listed on the When ordering bags, be sure to give the model of your cleaner.
  • Page 10: Cleaner Nozzle Hose

    outside of cover and the cover is in proper posit&on on the gasket before latching. With the cleaner upright and the handle in the storage position, turn on the motor briefly before lowering handle into cleaning position. This insures that the throw-away bag is inflated.
  • Page 11 Because of this, when buying new belts, you should always insist on genuine HOOVER belts. Some other belts on the market, not manufac- tured under the Hoover design and quality controls, may not operate the agitator or ‘Power Drive’...
  • Page 12 Replace agitator and latch it in posi- tion. (Fig. 4). Make sure that large belt is in center of pulley, and free of agitator mount- ings and latch. Turn agitator by hand to be sure that belt is in proper posi- tion.
  • Page 13 “a-,,, By turning the end plates in opposite directions, one plate will come off. (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4). Then pry out either end section as shown in Fig. 5 and 6. This will ex- pose the shaft. Tap the shaft gently with a hammer to release other plate and end section.
  • Page 14: Headlight

    THE HEADLIGHT (Some models only) The headlight, located at the bottom of the front bag cover, operates when the cleaner is turned on. The headlight bulb illuminates both the headlight and the full bag indicator. TO REPLACE BULB 1. Remove cord from electrical outlet. 2.
  • Page 15: Service

    The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated peri- odically, This should be done by the Hoover Factory Branch Service Center, or the Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer, as listed on the white insert, Possible solution 1.
  • Page 16 Store machine carefully - in dry area - never outdoors. For optimum cleaning performance and safety, study and follow your Owner’s Manual - keep it in a handy and safe place for future reference. THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 9-77 U6049...

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