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  • Page 2 Fill in and retain! The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina- tion cleaner. It is used for carpet and rug cleaning and may be u, _ with attachments for above the floor cleaning. Your cleaner is a model and has a serial number.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    • The use of an extension cord is not recommended, • 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. _' _e vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the _ _tructions.
  • Page 4 Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose o_ the cardboard packing. A. Upper handle section B. Lower handle section C. Cleaner main body and hood assembly D. Outer bag assembly E. Throw away bag The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below.
  • Page 5 1. Headlight (available with some models). 2. Hood _-_ile Height Adjustment Display (some models only): indicates , _ur positions set.. by the Adjustment Lever for cleaning various carpet • piles. Four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH and SHAG. 4. Adjustment Lever for Carpet Pile Height:...
  • Page 6: How To Assemble

    How to assemble Before assembly, identify the € type of handle on your cleaner: 1) Square handle with molded grip or 2) Round handle. Then as- semble the cleaner according to the type of handle. 1) Square handle with molded grip A.
  • Page 7 Reinsert bolt through small holes of handle and secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver. Proceed to Section 2) Round handle A. Put handle together Remove cardboard from the end of handle sections. Slide the two handle sections gether. Check to see that cord storage hooks are on the same...
  • Page 8 Replace plate on back of handle, by inserting projection on plate into lower hole on handle. Tabs on handle bail will fit into notches on plate. Position nut on bolt and tighten with screwdriver. C. Attaching outer to cleaner The outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner by hooking...
  • Page 9 D. Attach throw away bag to cleaner Push bag collar firmly onto tube by To attach throw away bag to first positioning bottom of collar, cleaner, unzip outer bag. Pull out tube. and then top, onto tube. Make sure the collar is pushed past the raised portion at the top and bot- tom of the tube.
  • Page 10: How To Use

    How to use How to operate To turn cleaner ON, push switch down. To turn cleaner OFF, push the switch Plug into electric outlet. Your cleaner is now ready to operate. Turn the cleaner "ON" and, with handle in upright position, pull back on handle...
  • Page 11 You can most easily make nozzle adjustments if you move the lever UPWARDS with your toe until the lever "clicks" into the desired position. Therefore, when downward adjustment is requir- ed, first press the lever all the way down into the SHAG posi- tion and then move upward...
  • Page 12: Special Features

    Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Lightweight flexible rugs used on hard surface floors in entrances, bathrooms, etc. should be clean- ed by the following method. Stand on one end of the rug and move the cleaner toward the oth- er end or edge. Before reaching the other...
  • Page 13: Cleaning Tools

    They allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard .*",.[each areas. Some models come with tools; for others, tools are )liable at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. Deluxe cleaning Includes Standard cleaning set Includes vinyl hose, converter, wands, lightweight...
  • Page 14 Using cleaning tools A. Attach converter Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. Cleaner must not be plugged in when positioning or removing converter. With cleaner in upright position, grasp handle and lean cleaner backwards until handle is flat on the floor and the underside is visi- ble.
  • Page 15 B. Select proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the de- scriptions below. Wall/floor brush* for walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate. Fig. 1. Furniture nozzle* for upholster-...
  • Page 16 Insert the tool so that the button on the tool fits into the slot in the end of the hose grip. Turn the plastic ring as shown lock the tool in place. To remove tools, reverse the procedure. For additional length, attach or both* wands...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag type A with this cleaner. Hoover® To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine...
  • Page 18 (see following section). If the belt is stretched, cut or broken, replace the belt. What belt to buy To assure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt ask for HOOVER part No. 49259.
  • Page 19 to replace belt Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. 1. Turn cleaner over. Remove bottom plate by pushing latches toward outside of cleaner. 2. Release worn belt from pulley. 3. Lift out rug agitator, remove old belt and place new belt in groove of rug agitator.
  • Page 20 What brushes to buy If your cleaner has red brushes, for HOOVER part No. 48445001. If your cleaner has black brushes, ask for HOOVER part No. 160646. They are designed to be used with your cleaner.
  • Page 21 How to replace the brushes Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, fol- "ing directions given on preceding pages. "END I_ILATES 2. Turn end plates of agitator 3. Then pry out end section shown.
  • Page 22: If You Have A Problem

    Warranty provi,4"_., with this product. Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton service as this will only result in delay. Always identify your cleaner by model number when requesting informa- tion or ordering replacement parts.
  • Page 23: Energy Saving Tips

    The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically. This should be done by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer. Energy saving tips 1. Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly, before overfilled. Use a genu- ine HOOVER bag made for your model cleaner.
  • Page 24 Use only manufacturer's authorized service center for parts or service. Store machine carefully in a dry area. For optimum cleaning performance and safety, study and follow your Owner's Manual -keep it in a handy and safe place for future reference. THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720...

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