How to... I have a Black and Decker 900 watt hand vac. I can't seem to find my manual i was wondering how the attachments go onto it..If anyone could help that'd be great!!

Hello! Below are step by step instructions to replacing the belt on your hand vac. I have also included a link to the instruction manual which has pictures as well as instructions. Really hope this helps!

1. Lift the black plug on the face of the cleaner.
NOTE: BLACK PLUG MUST BE ON WHEN ATTACHMENTS ARE NOT IN USE.
2. Use belt lifter.
3. Center and raise the Hand Vac with your left hand as shown. Using your right hand, dip the belt lifter in and hook the belt around the lip of the belt lifter. Slip the belt onto the motor shaft until the belt lifter base meets the shaft.
4. To insure proper belt placement, gently turn belt lifter counterclockwise and remove. Make sure belt is pushed back on shaft.
NOTE: THE BELT WILL COME OFF IF NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
6. To remove the belt, hold belt lifter. Hook the belt on the left side of the motor shaft, turn clockwise and pull the belt towards you to release.

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Hi, it's Jeremy from Crucial Vacuum.

To attach the upper handle to your Hoover Steam Vac remove the clean solution tank (upper tank) from the deep cleaner. Then, attach the upper handle to the lower handle by pushing the upper handle down onto lower one. Use the provided bolts to secure the handles. Push the bolts into the accompanying holes on the front of handle. If the bolts do not go through the holes easily, your handle is not pushed completely down. When the handle sections are completely together, squeeze the trigger on the upper handle to snap the trigger rod into place.

If you require further help with your assembly, you can find a step-by-step manual at: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/user-manuals/f5865900-hoover-parts-steam+vac-manual

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I hope this was helpful. If you would like further assistance, please feel free to give us a call at 877.750.9239. We have helpful and friendly customer care representatives on the line ready to assist you.

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Crucial Vacuum Customer Care
http://www.crucialvacuum.com

try this link
http://www.blackanddecker.com/attachments/FSMVC.aspx

The brushes can be turned off on most of them via a switch on the hood. There shouldn't be water coming out onto the floor unless you are pulling the trigger at that top. You probably broke this when attempting to use the tools.

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Good luck!

Here is the manual for that model.

See if this manual helps:
http://www.hoover.com/pdfs/manuals/F5857955.pdf

I have the same problem with my hoover steam vac, different model but same problem. So I have had it for 2 years and never used the attachments because the thing leaked out the bottom when i tried. So today I tried to find a solution online and found nothing. So I started toying with the thing and found a solution for my model and I hope it will work for everyone else. I don't have a stair attachment so this goes for the upholstery cleaning attachment. I noticed right where my upholstery attachment connects to get soap, there is a second hole that is covered by a white rubber seal when the cover for the connection area is closed. I put a plastic bag, or anything to seal it, into this hole to make a tight seal. Tried the machine and worked like a champ. So Would be nice if hoover supplied a plug for that, but oh well worked for me hope it works for others with a hoover steam vac.

Unfortunately those units are prone to breakage they are also usually a sealed unit (not able to take apart). The best thing to do would be take it back where you bought it and try to get your money back. They just aren't worth fixing. Visit www.stevessewandvac.com they have a selection of hand vacs if you don't see what your looking for contact them by email they can help.

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Generic problem for all Vacuums
No problem. Just bought
Posted by jmrowe on Apr 28, 2008
No problem. Just bought a new Black & Decker Corded Hand Vac and want to register @ BlackandDecker.com/New Owner

Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure.
I checked the website and if you go to the BlackandDecker.com website you can register on line clicking on the contact us tab @ the top of the page and then scroll down to register your product on line, feel free to contact the factory with the information listed below:
http://blackanddecker.com/
Contact Us -- Customer Service and Produce Support
1-800-544-6986 (M-F from 8am until 5pm, Eastern Time)

Black & Decker
101 Schilling Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031 USA
Thanks, Don – The Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.