Hoover 1170 User Manual

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HELPFUL HINTS
Don’t Pick Up Tacks

Your cleaner is powerful.

It can pick up tacks, pins, paper clips, etc. How-
ever, hard sharp objects should not be picked
up by the cleaner. They may clog or damage the
hose and the throw-away bag.

Take Care of The Cord

Wind it loosely, on the

cover latch and knob on Suction Control Dial,
to avoid strain. Snap clip-on plug onto cord. To

remove cord, turn cover latch. (See inset). Don’t
run cleaner over the cord it may damage the
insulation.

The Bag Indicator

(“CHECK BAG”) located on

the front of the cleaner, makes it convenient for
you to know when the disposable bag should
be changed. The indicator will normally disappear
when the motor is turned on and the

is used for cleaning carpets. If the “CHECK

BAG” indicator appears when the cleaner is being
used on carpets, the cleaner is not operating
satisfactorily. You should:

1. Replace bag. (Fig. 3, Page 7) In some cases the

bag may not be filled to capacity; but due to
variation in size and type of dirt particles, the
bag has ceased to filter satisfactorily.

2. Check secondary filter. (Fig. 3)
3. Check nozzle hose. (Fig. Page 7)

NOTE: The “CHECK BAG” indicator may be

visible when cleaning tools are used. This does

not necessarily mean that the cleaner is not
operating satisfactorily. This can be checked
by temporarily turning the dial to CARPET
SUCTION position and checking the indicator.
If it disappears, the bag does not need to
be replaced.

The Secondary Filter

protects the motor from

dirt. Before installing a new bag, check filter.
Dirt spilled in the bag housing will accumulate
on the filter and may restrict motor performance.

To clean filter, remove wire holder and lift out
filter. Tap against the opening for receiving/the

cleaning tools with the suction dial set for
cleaning tool use. Replace in bag housing and
secure with holder.