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Self-Propelled
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operating cleaner
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE n To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or Warning. injury: . Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. . Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. . Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away f
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Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. 1 c 2 3 8 G 9 A. Hose B. Furniture Nozzle C. Crevice Tool D. Dusting Brush F. Paper Bag G. Fragrance Tablet (some models only) ‘ The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing above. trademark of The Hoover Company Side-mounted hose E. Wands cl
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. Cleaner Description 1. Self Propel Handle Grip 2. OFF-ON-‘Power Surge’ Switch 3. Self Propel Control Button 4. Cord Storage located on back of handle and lower edge of cloth bag. Upper hook rotates for easy cord release. 5. Bag Spring: place spring ring over hook to support the bag. (some models only) designed to hold a fragrance tablet and release a pleasant scent during cleaning. 7. Cloth Bag Jacket: covering for paper bag. 8. Variable Speed: available on some models. 9. Carrying Handle 10.
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1 How to Assemble I 1, Attach hose With cleaner handle in lowest position, open hose door and insert hose end with tabs into cleaner. To remove hose, turn in opposite direction. Stretch hose over hose rack and push opposite hose end into “cup” in rack. Note: The hole in the “cup” in cleaner’s performance. When cleaning floors, hose 2m Attach tools Position wands in side of hose 5 rack and snap into place. cleaner and rack. should remain attached to the inhibit element and will not the rack is
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Pull open tool cover. Snap furniture nozzle (A), crevice tool (B), and dusting brush (C) into front of cleaner as shown. Close tool cover. CAUTION: When cleaner is turned on, agitator will con- tinue to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or during tool use. located on handle. . How to use To transport To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright on large rear wheels and push forward. back position, tilt cleaner Place bag spring ring over h
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Your cleaner also has a conve- nient carrying handle located just above the tool cover. Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions: upright OPERATING storage and tool use; for general operation on carpet and floors; low for cleaning under low furniture. Lower handle by stepping on either When putting the handle into the upright position, two clicks may be heard. This is a normal design characteristic of your cleaner and can be expected. ON-OFF POWER SURGE- switch Operate y
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Variable speed models Some cleaners are equipped with a variable speed control. cleaner speed, level, slide button toward LO setting. At a decreased speed, cleaner will also move slower and allow the user more control in maneuvering in small areas. To increase cleaner speed for the HI setting until the desired NOTE: You may use the ‘POWER SURGE’ feature at any speed Self Propel feature Note: The Self Propel feature will operate only when motor is turned on. This feature moves the cleaner forward
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Self Propel control button For increased of the Self Propel feature in tight places such as around and under furniture, or on non-carpeted floors set the cleaner on the lowest speed setting, or push the control button to OFF to disengage the Self Propel mechanism. Special features Edge cleaning Brushed edge cleaning is cleaner to remove embedded baseboards and furniture. cleaning. edge cleaning is . cleaner to remove surface dust and litter. Adjustment for carpet pile height takes place at the
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BARE FLOOR/LOW and use low speed, if available on your cleaner. If greater control on non-carpeted floors is desired, push the Self Propel control button to the OFF position. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before mak- ing nozzle adjustment. For ease in sliding knob, the position. The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position. Air freshener dis- penser Some models only. freshener tablet that has been packed with the cl
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Quick cord release To release the cord, rotate top the cord. Cleaning tools with locked in upright position. The cleaning tools have many for the cleaning task from the may be used for cawed furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. 2 2. Furniture nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, A draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs. 3. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, cor
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How to clean tools detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed How to attach tool cover The tool cover is designed with a “break-away” feature which allows it to snap off if it is attach, align hinges of cover with slots below tool storage area; press cover back into place. 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
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What to buy cleaning effectiveness of your In order to maintain the cleaner, use only 8 Breathe Easy” Micro Filtration Type A disposable bags. These bags are constructed with filter material and,aids in returning clean air to the room. Regular disposable bags also fit your cleaner. To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates use only genuine HOOVER paper bags made - - How to change bag Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. tingers Note: Do not clean out old bag and reuse. Discard used bag
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4. Tuck remainder of bag into 3. Position bottom of collar, and then top, onto tube. Push collar outer jacket. Zip closed. firmly onto tube. The headlight Some models What to buy This cleaner uses two 12 volt, wedge base bulbs. Hoover part No. 27313105 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Place screwdriver into one of 1. Lower handle until cleaner is positioned with bag flat on floor. the slots at top edge of lens. Twist screwdriver while lifting up lens. Repeat procedur
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4. Pull old bulbs straight out of 3. Lift out lens. straight into socket until locked in place. Excessive force not 5. Replace lens by inserting 6. Press lens firmly at center plastic projections into open- and sides while lifting slotted ings in cleaner. edge with screwdriver. The belts There are two belts on your agitator; the other operates the Power Drive”” pulley, which ‘POWER DRIVE’ feature. When buying new belts, you should always insist on genuine design and quality control operate the
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When to replace belts Check from time to time to be sure the belts are in good condition. If they are stretched, cut, or broken, they should be replaced. What to buy Agitator belt - Hoover part No. 38528008 ‘Power Drive’ belt - Hoover part No. 160147 How to replace Agitator belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and detach hose from Place cleaner on the floor. For ease in installation, follow the direc- tions given below, positioning yourself to the of the cleaner. 2. Then lift off botto
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screwdriver placed as shown. agitator as you use the end of the screwdriver for leverage. Remove old belt. MOTOR PULLEY - 5. If the end plates have loosened, tighten them by motor pulley, with lettering on turning in opposite directions. pulleys. PlATk 7. Slip plastic pulley end of 8. Grasp a agitator through belt. (See one hand. Be sure you can Q leverage, place screwdriver in groove as shown. 17 see agitator end plate.) For illustration.) itator firmly with END AGITATOR visible and not again
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9. Lift and pull, using screw- 10. Roll other side of agitator driver as a lever. Guide end into place. opposite belt into position first. 11. Press firmly to be sure 12. The bottom plate attaches agitator is secure. in a hinge-like manner. Place over notched edge on front of cleaner. 14. Lift and snap retaining elate clips into place. covkr bottom of cleaner. Make sure dirt duct is in position under Press firmlv. 18 elate. to tion, rotate bottom 13. Maintaining front connec- groove on front
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How to replace ‘Power Drive’ belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and detach hose from cleaner. To replace the (small) ‘Power Drive’ belt it is necessary to first remove the bottom plate, agitator and the larger time. Remove old ‘Power Drive’ belt. Place new belt on motor pulley first, then on drive pulley. replace agitator belt”. 19 instructions under “How to and bottom plate, following Replace agitator belt, agitator visible and not against pulleys. Lettering on belt should be PULLE
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Clearing obstructions To maintain the cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner, remove large than can be exhausted in the bag is picked up, it can get caught in First, check dirt duct; then dirt tube. if an obstruction cannot be found or removed, contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). To check dirt duct Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and detach hose from if an obstruction occurs during tool use, disconnect hose from cleaner. Open
