Hoover Z 400 - Manual (Page 13)

Maintenance
The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the
cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and
keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it
when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will assure continued
cleaning effectiveness.
The bag
Your cleaner has a durable outer bag which covers the throw away bag,
A light wiping with a damp cloth will keep this outer bag clean.
When to replace the throw away bag
Check the bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the
bag when the dirt reaches the dotted line on the throw away bag. If you
let more dirt than this accumulate, your cleaner may not operate effec-
tively. Change bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet, due to
rapid accumulation of carpet fluff. Also check dirt duct (see section fol-
lowing belt replacement) for fluff accumulation.
What bags to buy
Use HOOVER bag type A with this cleaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak per-
formance, it is imperative that you use only genuine
HOOVER throw away bags made by The Hoover Company.
HOOVER bags can be identified by the trademarks
Where to buy bags
Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized
Hoover Dealer or from a Hoover Factory Service Center.
When ordering bags, be sure to give the model number
of your cleaner.
How to change bag
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
1. To remove old bag, put fingers
behind bag collar, pull off and re-
move.
Dispose of old bag.
Do not try to clean out used bag.
Cleaner will not operate
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