Hoover 53439 Owner's Manual

Commercial upright bag vacuum cleaner

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  • Page 2 The HOOVER commercial upright cleaner you have just purchased is for carpet and rug cleaning. The cleaning tool attachments are for floor cleaning and above the floor cleaning. Your cleaner is a model .................*...
  • Page 3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run un- attended at any time. Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agitator.
  • Page 4 UNPACKING THE CLEANEd ’ 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. Cloth bag assembly The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below.
  • Page 5: How To Assemble

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE A. Attach handle to the cleaner Unscrew nut and remove bolt and plate from handle socket. Place bottom section of handle into handle socket lining up small holes toward front of cleaner. Cord will run up indentation at base of handle, Insert bolt into hole in front of handle.
  • Page 6: How To Operate

    B. Join upper and lower handles Join upper and lower handles, aligning holes. Place cord clip around cord with flat side toward handle of cleaner and holes to the front. Insert bolt through washer, cord clip and both parts of the handle (small holes).
  • Page 7: Handle Adjustments

    Upright Select the adjustment for the carpet pile height according to the chart below......................... . for low pile and kitchen carpet .
  • Page 8: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carrying handle located underneath the handle bail. Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning of carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture. Dust and lint tend tocollect 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 9: Cleaning Tool Attachments

    CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS Cleaning tools are available at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. The clean- ing tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas. Includes vinyl Deluxe cleaning set hose with suction regulator and con-...
  • Page 10 Grasp the converter; turn red con- verter lock away from the hose. Fig. 5. Bring converter up until it covers the opening. Fig. 7. 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.
  • Page 11: Attaching The Tools

    Select the proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below. For walls and very Wall/floor brush* irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate. Fig. 1. For upholstered fur- Furniture nozzle* niture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses,...
  • Page 12: Regulating The Suction

    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 above. To attach the tools to the other end of the wand, press down firmly on the white plastic spring latch.
  • Page 13: Storing Attachments

    MAINTENANCE The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the HOOVER commercial cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of the commercial cleaner will insure continued cleaning effectiveness.
  • Page 14: How To Replace The Belt

    5. The belt The belt of your HOOVER commercial cleaner controls the speed of the agita- tor and it is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition.
  • Page 15 2. Release worn belt from pulley. 3. Lift out rug agitator, remove old belt and place new belt in groove of rug agitator. 4. Replace agitator. On one end of the agitator roll there is a raised metal plate. Make sure that this end is placed in groove on side of cleaner.
  • Page 16: How To Replace The Brushes

    What brushes to buy When purchasing new brushes, ask for Hoover Part No. 48445001. They are designed to be used with your cleaner. How to replace the brushes Disconnect the cleaner from electrical outlet.
  • Page 17 6. Remove brushes by pulling them from agitator. Slide new brushes into channels. Push them in as far as possible. 7. To reassemble, replace shaft and end assembly lining up the locator with the slot in the agitator. Press into place. Place remaining end sec- tion over the shaft end, lining up the locator and slot.
  • Page 18: User Check List

    If the problem persists, check the telephone book for a HOOVER COMPANY listing, or consult the white insert accompanying this manual for the nearest location where approved service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be obtained. For service under Warranty, follow the instructions in the war- ranty provided with this product.
  • Page 19: Energy Saving Tips

    ‘3. Turn off cleaner when not in use, such as when moving furniture. 4. Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level - have inspection and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Service Dealer.
  • Page 20 Store machine carefully - in dry area - never outdoors. For optimum cleaning performance and Owner’s Manual - keep it in a THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 U7KOl Rl 2 - 7 7 u7039/41 Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- tables, etc.

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