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  • Page 2 The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a com- bination cleaner. It has a motorized power nozzle for carpet and floor cleaning and has cleaning tools for above the floor cleaning. Your cleaner is a model no. and has a serial number For your personal records, please enter the model number and serial number in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe place.
  • 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 Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. A. Canister cleaner B. Power nozzle C. Throw away bag D. Extension wands, cleaning tools and hose The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below.
  • Page 5 Wall Floor Brush Power Nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet pile heights. Casters provide easy towing; pull cleaner using hose to guide the cleaner over carpet, area rugs and door sills. Hose Cord Connection to Cleaner is made by plugging hose cord into cleaner base at receptacle.
  • Page 6: How To Assemble

    How to assemble 1. Connect hose To connect hose, insert hose into opening of cleaner lining up the ar- row on the hose with the dot on the cleaner. Turn the hose clock- wise until it lines up with the bar on the cleaner and latch locks into place.
  • Page 7 Attach the curved wand to the straight wand. Position cord into cord clips on extension wands, placing excess cord between noz- zle and bottom cord clip. To attach the hose to the exten- sion wands, rotate the plastic latch ring on the handle to accept the button projection on the curv- ed wand.
  • Page 8: How To Use

    Handle adjustments The handle has two positions when used with the power noz- zle: Upright and Operating. To lower handle to the Operating position, place your foot on the power nozzle and push the han- dle down. Automatic nozzle adjustment The power nozzle adjusts auto- matically to effectively clean hard surface floors and all carpet from...
  • Page 9: Cleaning Tools

    Removing larger items from carpet and floor surfaces before vacuuming will help maintain the cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner. However, if loss of suction power should occur, proceed as follows: make sure Suction Regulator is closed; check bag for fullness and make sure folds are open; check hose for obstructions by removing wands and power nozzle, turning cleaner ON, and feeling end of hose for suction - remove any obstruc- tions;...
  • Page 10 To connect and remove tools To connect the tools, insert end of tool into the extension wand and snap into position. To disconnect, press down on the center of the spring latch and remove tool. Tools may also be attached to the handle by rotating the plastic latch ring to accept the button projec- tion on the tool.
  • Page 11: To Clean Stairs

    To clean stairs Clean stairs by placing the cleaner on its side as pictured in the il- lustration. Clean stairs from bot- tom to top. How to store Cord wrap When cleaner is not in use, wrap the cord around the cord storage hook, located on the cover of the cleaner, and the carrying handle.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, the bag should be changed frequently. Where to buy bags Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer or from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags, be sure to give the model number of your cleaner.
  • Page 13 Note: A bag that does not expand properly may restrict air flow. In this event, check the bag, making sure all the folds are open. High suction on some carpet surfaces can cause the nozzle to hug the carpet and also restrict air flow.
  • Page 14: Secondary Filter

    There are other belts manufactured that are similar in shape and size but are not designed for the HOOVER power nozzle. Such belts do not operate the agitator correctly and may create stress which could damage your power nozzle.
  • Page 15 Return nozzle to original position and lift up back of nozzle cover. Then remove cover, rotating it for- ward and lifting it off. To remove the agitator, position your hand underneath the nozzle base at the agitator opening and push up the belt side of the agita- tor.
  • Page 16 Slide belt side of agitator into place, pushing the agitator slightly to left, pulling it forward and then down. Roll agitator to make sure belt is positioned properly. The cover attaches at the front of the nozzle. Place the notched edge at the front of the cover into the groove in the nozzle base.
  • Page 17 If brushes do not touch edge of card, all four brushes and brush roll should be replaced to maintain cleaning effectiveness. When replacing agitator brushes, ask for HOOVER part No. 48445017. How to replace agitator brushes Disconnect cleaner from elec-...
  • Page 18 Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor bearing. 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. END SECTION...
  • Page 19 Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtain- ed. The warranty provided with this product has a listing of the Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the information you need from the Yellow Pages, contact a Hoover Factory Service Center to find your nearest Authorized Warranty Service Dealer.
  • Page 20 Store machine carefully - in dry area - never outdoors. 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 lo-80 S3181/89...

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