Hoover R3 7-96 - Manual (Page 5)

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Standard edge cleaning is pro-
vided on the left side of cleaner
to remove surface dust and litter.
Brushed edge cleaning is
provided on the right side of the
cleaner to remove embedded dirt
in the carpet near baseboards
and furniture. Guide right side of
cleaner parallel to edge of carpet
or furniture for brushed edge
cleaning.
Edge cleaning
For increased control of the cleaner in tight places such as around
and under furniture, or on non-carpeted floors push the Self Propel
control button to OFF to disengage the Self Propel mechanism.
Self Propel control button
Self Propel
Control
Button
ON-OFF
SWITCH
How to use
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.
UPRIGHT
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions:
upright for
storage and tool use; operat-
ing for general operation on
carpet and floors; low for
cleaning under low furniture.
Lower handle by stepping on
handle release pedal at rear of
cleaner.
Your cleaner also has a conve-
nient carrying handle located
on the back of the cleaner.
To move your cleaner from
room to room, put handle in
upright position, tilt cleaner
back on large rear wheels and
push forward.
To transport
Note: The Self Propel feature will operate only when motor is
turned on.
Self Propel feature
Gently pull handle grip back and
guide the cleaner toward you.
Guide cleaner carefully at first
until you have adjusted to the
ease of operation.
To move backward
Push handle grip forward and
guide cleaner in front of you. The
cleaner will move in a forward
direction with little effort.
To move forward
LOW
OPERATING
ON-OFF switch
To turn cleaner on, push switch
up. To turn cleaner off, push
switch down to the OFF posi-
tion.
This feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate
of speed controlled entirely by you.