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in the spaces provided and retain this information.
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and has serial number_________________________________________
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner..........................3-7
Cleaning Effectiveness
Per Amp Rating ..................................13
Cleaner Description ..........................7
Cleaning Tools ..................................9
Embedded Dirt FINDER™ feature....8
Upright Cleaner..............................7-8
If You Have a Problem ........................25
Clearing Blockages ........................14
Important Safeguards ..........................2
Maintenance
Authorized Service..........................13
Lubrication ......................................13
Replacing Belt ................................12
Replacing Brush Roll......................12
Replacing ' D i rt FINDER'B a t t e ry..10-11
Replacing Headlight........................11
Replacing Filter Bag........................10
Replacing Final Filter......................11
Warranty ..............................................27
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Important Safeguards
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near ch i l d r e n .
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Keep hair,loose cl o t h i n g ,f i n ge rs ,feet and all parts of body aw ay from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving part s . Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,s u ch as cigarettes,m a t ch e s ,or
hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
• Avoid picking up hard ,sharp objects with the cl e a n e r.T h ey may damage the cleaner
and the bag .
• Do not use without dust bag or filters in place.C h a n ge bag frequently when picking
up very fine materials such as pow d e r.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs .
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening bl o ck e d ;keep
free of dust,l i n t , h a i r,or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close door on cord or pull cord
a round sharp edges or corners .Do not run appliance over cord .Keep cord aw ay
f rom heated surfaces.
• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cl e a n e r.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugg i n g .
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord . To unplug,grasp the plug,not the cord .N ever
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.If appliance is not working as it should,has
been dro p p e d ,d a m age d ,left outdoors ,or dropped into water,take it to a Hoover
Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company ;o t h e rs may cause
h a z a rd s .
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