Hoover Sidewinder - Manual (Page 7)

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1 = End cap without side projections
2 = Fiber washer
2
2
1
3
4 5
3 = Agitator crown for belt
4 = Large end
5 = End cap with side projections
If the end caps should fall off the agita-
tor, they are different from each other
and need to be properly oriented as
shown.
End caps should fit tightly on
agitator.
Problem: Cleaner won’t run
Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up
Problem: Dirt falling from cleaner
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in.
•
Plug in firmly.
• No voltage in wall plug.
•
Check fuse or breaker.
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker .
• Replace fuse/reset breaker.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Dirt cup full.
•
Empty dirt cup.
• Nozzle, dirt passageway clogged.
•
Remove obstruction.
• Filter clogged.
•
Empty dirt cup and clean filter.
• Agitator brushes worn.
•
Repalce agitator.
• Broken or worn belt.
•
Replace belt.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Flap on filter clogged or damaged.
•
Remove obstruction; replace filter
if necessary
If a minor problem develops, it usually
can be solved quite easily when the
cause is identified by using the check
list below.
4. If you have a
problem
Lubrication
The motor and agitator bearings are per-
manently lubricated. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage.
Therefore, do not lubricate the
cleaner.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest
Hoover Factory Service Center
or Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service dealer (depot)
by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
“Vacuum Cleaners – Household”
OR–
• checking the list of Factory Service
Centers provided with this cleaner
OR–
• checking the Service section of
The Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com
OR–
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an auto-
mated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only).
Do not send your cleaner to the Hoover
Company in North Canton for service,
this will only result in a delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720, Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the com-
plete model number when requesting
information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the bottom of
the cleaner.)
Position agitator in nozzle and replace
bottom plate, screws and front cover fol-
lowing directions for “How to replace
belt.”