Cleaner Description; How To Use; Polarized Plug; Transporting Cleaner - Hoover U8120 Owner's Manual

2. How to use

Cleaner description

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Polarized plug

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
p roper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
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Transporting cleaner

Put handle in upright position. Tilt clean-
er back on rear wheels. Push forward.
The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
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ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, push switch up.
To turn cleaner OFF, push switch down.
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Carrying cleaner

Use the carrying handle to lift the
cleaner.
Do not lift cleaner using dirt cup
handle (A).
1. Handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Tool cover
4. Dusting brush
5. Crevice tool
6. Furniture nozzle
7. Brush roll ON/OFF switch
8. Bag container
9. Bag container handle
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10. Final HEPA filter
11. Three position handle
release pedal: step on
lever to lower handle to
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operating or low positions.
12. Nozzle control knob:
slide knob to correct set-
ting for height of carpet
being cleaned.
13. Furniture guard
14. Headlight
15. Edge groomers
16. Hose
17. Carry handle/Hose holder
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Handle positions

The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and when
using cleaning tools; operating posi-
tion for general operation on carpet
and floors; low for reaching under low
furniture. Step on handle release lever
to lower handle.
18. Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
rotates right or left for
easy cord release.
19. Carrying handle
20. Extension wand
21. Crevice wand: stores
in wand.
Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on bottom of
cleaner.
This cleaner is intended
for household use.
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