Clearing A Blockage - Hoover WHIRLWIND EVO User Manual

CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSH
If your cleaner is not picking up efficiently, the
belt or brush (or both) may need replacing, but
first make sure you have:
• Emptied the dust container
• Cleaned the filters
• Checked for blockages
Remove foot plate
Turn the machine over.
Locate the 7 screws as
shown opposite.
Remove the screws
completely.
IMPORTANT: Switch cleaner off
and remove plug from electricity
supply before checking the
brushes or removing hood.
Replace belt
Remove the old belt
then locate the new belt
around the motor spindle
and the brush. Locate the
right hand of the brush
into the cleaner housing .
Hold the brush assembly
and stretch the belt until
brush mountings slot
down into the cleaner
housing.
Rotate the brush to
ensure free movement
of the belt.
Replace opposite
Refit sole plate opposite
secure with screws.
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CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

!
IMPORTANT: Switch the cleaner off and
remove the plug from electricity supply
before dismantling cleaning.
This cleaner is unlikely to become
blocked, except by overfilling of dust
container or accidentally picking
up large solid objects. Cleaning a
blockage is simple.
If cleaning tools were
in use, check cleaning
tool. Next check hose
handgrip.
Turn the cleaner ON
and stretch the hose to
its full length.
Check that the brushes
are free of debris and
can rotate.
Check for a blockage
in the hose socket.