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Owner's
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Summary of Contents for Hoover Convrtible U4097

  • Page 1 Hoover_ Owner's Convertible _ Manual Cleaner...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Use on Carpet and Floors ......How to Use Cleaning Tools ........9-13 Important Safeguards ..........Lubrication ..............Maintenance of 'Convertible' Cleaner Authorized Hoover Service ........How to Replace Belt ......... 15,16 How to Replace Brushes ........16,17 How to Replace Headlight ........
  • Page 3: Energy Saving Tips

    If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate. • Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers. • Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instruc- tions.
  • Page 4: Cleaner Description

    UNPACKING CLEANER Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. 1. Upper handle section 2. Lower handle section 3. Cleaner base 4. Outer bag assembly 5. Disposable bag The cleaner assembled will look FIG.
  • Page 5 HOW TO ASSEMBLE A. Put handle together Be sure you have removed cardboard from the end of handle pieces. Slide the two handle pieces together. Check to see that cord storage hooks are on the same side of handle, insert bolt through small holes and secure with nut.
  • Page 6 Attaching outer bag to cleaner The outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner. There are two projec- tions at the bottom of the outer bag assembly. To attach outer bag to the cleaner, place the two projections at the hot- tom of the outer bag assembly inside...
  • Page 7: How To Use On Carpet And Floors

    Unroll the rubber bag retainer so it holds bag firmly in place. Grasp the pleats on each side of the throw-away bag at dotted line and pull out until entire dotted line is visible. Place throw- away bag inside the outer jack- et without folding and zip...
  • Page 8 Adjustment for carpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle. This is the opening at the bottom of the clean- er where the agitator is located. Fig. 1. It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile...
  • Page 9 SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carry- ing handle located underneath the han- dle bail. Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture. Dust and lint tend to collect along these edges. The cleaner bottom plate has been designed with a passage- way for dirt to enter the nozzle from the side to increase cleaning ability of...
  • Page 10: How To Use Cleaning Tools

    CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS Cleaning tools are available for this cleaner at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. The cleaning tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas. Deluxe cleaning set Includes vinyl Standard...
  • Page 11 Push connector and converter togeth- er and twist. The converter is locked into position when the projections on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connec- tor. Fig. 3. To attach the converter to the cleaner, first unplug cord. Warning: Cleaner must not be running when position- ing or removing front converter.
  • Page 12 cleaning B. Select proper tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below. Wall/floor brush* For walls and very !rregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate. Fig. 1. Furniture nozzle For upholstered fur-...
  • Page 13: Second Speed

    Turn the plastic ring counterclock- wise to lock the tool in place. Fig. 8. For additional length, attach one or both* wands to the vinyl hose as de- scribed in the preceding section. To attach the tools to the other end of the wand, press down firmly on the white plastic spring latch.
  • Page 14 The bag Your HOOVER cleaner has a durable outer jacket which covers the throw away bag., A light wiping with a damp cloth will keep this outer jacket clean. When to replace the throw away Check the bag from time to time.
  • Page 15: How To Replace Headlight

    What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag type C with this cleaner. To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER throw away bags made by Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be identified by the trade- HOOVER ®...
  • Page 16: How To Replace Belt

    What belt to buy To assure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your HOOVER 'Convertible' cleaner. When purchasing a new belt ask for Hoover part No.
  • Page 17 Always replace both brushes at the same time to maintain cleaning effectiveness. What brushes to buy When purchasing new brushes, ask for Hoover part No. 19799. They are de- signed to be used with your cleaner.
  • Page 18: How To Replace Brushes

    How to replace the brushes Disconnect the cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, following directions given on preceding pages. SECTI! END PLATE 3. Continue turning until one end 2. Turn end plates of agitator in comes off exposing the end section.
  • Page 19: Lubrication

    (The model number appears on the bottom the cleaner.) If further assistance is needed, contact the Hoover Company Customer Rela- tions Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720, 216-499-9200. Lubrication The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bear- ing.
  • Page 20 (HOOVER -AN A880CIATION MEMBER) Service To The Consumer Since 19 13 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your pro rec tion and convenience.

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