Hoover HandiVac Congratulations on your purchase of your new Hoover vacuum cleaner. There are many useful features built into your cleaner and we recommend that you carefully read this instruction book so that you may take best advantage of them. Call us on 1300 360 845 if you have a query.
This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Not for commercial application. • Your Hoover HandiVac arrives partially charged and therefore requires full charging in its base for 14 hours before use. This appliance can only be used in conjunction with the charging base supplied.
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• Do not handle charger or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. • Do not incinerate or mutilate batteries as they will explode at high temperature. • Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the liquid gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water, or neutralise with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
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Performer 3220 HandiVac 7.2 V Dry Only Features: Charging Indicator Dust Compartment/Bin Handle Inlet On/Off Switch Crevice Tool Release Button Charging Base Inner Filter...
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Charging Your Hoover HandiVac handheld vacuum cleaner is a rechargeable battery operated appliance. Therefore to function at an optimum level we recommend to recharge the vacuum after each use. 7.2V/ 9.6V Charging Base (3220, 5220) • Your HandiVac will charge in a horizontal position.
Instructions for Use Your Hoover HandiVac handheld vacuum cleaner is a rechargeable battery operated appliance. Therefore to function properly you will be required to charge the batteries fully for effective use. See ‘Charging’ section for more information. To operate, push the ON/OFF switch forward to turn the hand-held vacuum on. The hand vacuum will then create suction to pick up dust and dirt (and wet liquids if compatible) as required.
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Wall Mounting Your Hoover HandiVac comes with a specially designed bracket used to hold the recharging base so that it may recharge while mounted on wall. 1. To mount the bracket, place it against the wall for the desired position, trace the mounting holes of the bracket using a sharp pencil onto the wall or mounting surface.
Any servicing required on the battery pack must only be undertaken by an authorised Hoover Floorcare service agent. Please visit the www.hoover.com.au for your closest agent. At the end of life of this appliance, we suggest the battery pack is removed and disposed of in accordance with your local municipal guidelines.
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Floor Extension Tool - 14.4V (7220) Only The Hoover HandiVac 14.4 comes with a Floor extension tool. This allows your hand-held vacuum to reach difficult spaces such (iii) as down small spaces, ceiling cornices, along shelves or simply down to the floor.
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Maintenance (continued) We strongly recommend following our easy Care and Cleaning instructions. This will optimise the performance of your hand vacuum and prolong its operating life. Emptying your cleaner Always switch ‘OFF’ before opening your hand-held vacuum cleaner. Press the release button down and detach the dust compartment.
Troubleshooting Problems and solution If you come across a problem, please use the checklist of troubleshooting tips before ringing Hoover Customer Care. Problem Cause Solution Not charging - no power The power on the Ensure the charging base is plugged securely into the when switched on.
Conditions of warranty Your Hoover cleaner, in the case of domestic use, has a one cleaner is at the sole discretion of Hoover Floorcare. If Hoover Floorcare year parts and labour warranty against product defects decide to repair or replace the cleaner, it will do so at its own cost.