Hoover FH40160 Series User Manual

FLOORMATE
DELUXE
USER MANUAL
MODEL: FH40160 SERIES
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
• When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on
data plate on lower handle of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before cleaning
or servicing.
• Use indoors only.
• To reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock
due to internal component damage, use only
HOOVER® cleaning products intended for use
with this appliance. See the "Cleaning Products"
section of this manual.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended
for use by children age 12 and under. Close
supervision is necessary when used by or
near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep
children away from product, and do not allow
children to place fingers or other objects into
any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments and
products.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, take it to a service center prior to
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continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on
cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To
avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent
the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner
at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place
cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in
injury or damage.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
materials, such as gasoline, or fine wood
sandings, or use in areas where they may be
present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.
• Not intended for use on carpets.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
• Do not use without Tanks or Filters in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
WARNING:
This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
CAUTION -
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
DAMAGE:
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this
product, as they may cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do
not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as
they can cause damage.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the
area is well ventilated when using detergents
and other cleaners with this machine.
• With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in
one location for an extended period of time, as
damage to the floor can result.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside
of the product after use and may puddle. To
avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring
and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a)
do not leave the product on wood and laminate
surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b)
place unit on absorbent material (such as a
towel) to soak up drips.
• Check and follow flooring manufactures
warranty and recommendations regarding the
use of hard floor cleaning machines prior to
using this product on your sealed hard floors.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance must be grounded. If it should
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A).
The plug must be inserted into an appropriate
outlet (B) that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the appliance
- if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance
is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug (A)
illustrated in Fig. 1. A temporary adapter (D)
may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not
available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should
be used only until a properly grounded outlet
(B) can be installed by a qualified electrician
(Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like (F) extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground (G) such as
a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2).
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in
place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use
of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code.
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D
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C
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