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Hoover Concept one Owner's Manual
Hoover Concept one Owner's Manual

Hoover Concept one Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Hoover Concept one

  • Page 2 Important Safeguards ......Lubrication ........2 1 Maintenance Authorized Hoover Service ....12,21 Dirt Duct and Dirt Tube ....18,19 Replacing Belts ......15-17 Replacing Brushes ......Replacing Headlight ......Replacing ThrowAway Bag ....12,13 © 1978 The Hoover Company...
  • Page 3 • 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.
  • Page 4 Unpacking section Cleaner base and bag assembly Unpack the cleaner from the car- ton and remove and dispose of cardboard packing. Cord reel model Make a small loop with cord and place it over the hook at the back Before operating your cleaner, handle.
  • Page 5 1. Edge Cleaning: Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of the cleaner. Standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side. 2, Handle Release Pedals; step on either pedal to lower handle to either operating or low position. (Some models have only one pedal.)
  • Page 6 How to assemble Remove the tape holding the two handle attachment screws from the lower end of the handle. Set CORD screws aside. Align handle with ON-OFF switch to the rear of the cleaner and label to the front. Fold cord beside cord tube as shown.
  • Page 7 How to use To transport To move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the ,p- right position, tilt the cleaner back on the large rear wheels and push forward. Handle adjustment The handle of your cleaner has three positions: Upright for stor- age and when using attachments.
  • Page 8 Special features Edge cleaning Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of the cleaner to remove imbedded dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture. Guide the right side of the cleaner parallel to the edge of carpet or furniture for brushed edge clean-...
  • Page 9 If not, the Deluxe or Standard cleaning tool set may be purchased at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. cleaning tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas. Standard cleaning tool set...
  • Page 10 Using cleaning tools A. Attach converter Disconnect cleaner from elec- trical outlet. Cleaner must not be plugged in when positioning or removing converter. With cleaner in upright position, grasp handle and lean cleaner backwards until bag is flat on the floor and underside is accessible.
  • Page 11 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. 1. Wall/floor brush* for walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate. 2.
  • Page 12 Turn the plastic ring as shown lock the tool in place. To remove tools, reverse the procedure. For additional length, attach wand to the hose using the same proce- dure as for attaching tools Tools attach to the wand in the same manner.
  • Page 13 HOOVER throw away bags made by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be identified by the trademarks How to change Disconnect cleaner from elec- trical outlet.
  • Page 14 3. Push cardboard bag collar firmly 2. Tuck bottom of new paper bag in first. onto fill tube by first, positioning bottom of collar, and then top, onto tube. Make sure the collar is pushed past the raised portion at the top and bottom and tightly in place on the tapered portion of the tube.
  • Page 15 The headlight (Available on deluxe models only.) Disconnect cleaner from elec- trical outlet. This cleaner uses two 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulbs. 1. Lower the handle until the cleaner is positioned with the bag flat on the floor. 2.
  • Page 16 Because this, when buying a new belt, you should always insist on a genuine HOOVER belt. Some other belts on the market, not manufactured under the Hoover design and quality controls, may not operate the agitator correctly and may damage...
  • Page 17 PLATES 4. Use one hand to remove 5. If the end plates have loosened, agitator as you use leverage to lift tighten them by turning in oppo- site directions. the agitator with the end of the screwdriver. Remove old belt. MOTOR PULLEY '6.
  • Page 18 _b,,_ I,& L,._.._J 10. Press firmly to be sure agitator !3. Quickly roll the other side of is securely in place. iagitator into place. DIRT ,,,,,_a=_ DUCT Ip = 12. Maintaining front connection,, 11. Bottom plate attaches in a hinge-like motion.
  • Page 19 Dirt duct and dirt tube To maintain the strong suction and cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner, remove any large items from the carpet surface before vacuuming. However, if your cleaner picks up a larger object than can be exhausted in the bag, it can be caught in the dirt duct or dirt tube.
  • Page 20 Clean out dirt tube. To replace dirt tube, position over lower seal and push down. Insert one side against retention clips. Push to snap other side into posi- tion. Agitator brushes Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet before checking brushes. When brushes are worn and...
  • Page 21 To replace brushes Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator following directions pre- viously given. 1. Hold agitator as shown. Turn end plates in opposite directions until one end plate comes off. 2. Pull or pry out end sections shown in illustration.
  • Page 22 Warranty provided with this product. Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for 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 3. Turn off cleaner when not in use, such as when moving furniture. 4. Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level - have inspec- tion and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Service Dealer.
  • Page 24 VCMA VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (HOOVER -AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) Service To The Consumer Since 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- a tion from Government and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience.

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