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Hoover® Convertible Cleaner Model Owner's U4057 Manual...
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One speed is utilized and rugs, and a second higher number and serial number in a safe place. are on the bottom of the cleaner. Cleaner Floors Tools 9-12 Cleaner Service 14,15 5,6,13 iD The Hoover when the speed is for Company 1972...
UNPACKING THE CLEANER Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. 1. Upper handle section 2. Lower handle section 3. Cleaner base 4, Outer bag assembly 5. Disposable The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing...
HOW TO ASSEMBLE A. Put handle together Be sure you have removed cardboard from the end of handle pieces. the two handle pieces together. to see that cord storage hooks the same side of handle. Insert through small holes and secure nut.
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C. 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 assembly. To attach outer bag to the cleaner, place the two projections at the bot- of the outer bag assembly...
Unroll the rubber bag retainer so it holds bag firmly in place. Grasp the pleats on each side of the throw-away and pull out until entire line is visible. away bag inside the outer et without jacket. To turn Cleaner on, push switch down.
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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 cleaner where agitator is located. Fig. 1. It is necessary to raise and lower nozzle for various carpet pile heights.
SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient ing handle located underneath die bail. Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning carpet edges near baseboards furniture. Dust and lint tend along these edges. The cleaner plate has been designed with for dirt to enter...
Hoover cleaning and to set Includes vinyl regulator and con- crevice tool in a matter of sec- home. in this section:...
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Grasp the converter; turn red con- verter lock away from the hose. Fig. 5. Brin 9 converter up until it covers opening. Fig. 7. Push connector and converter er and twist. The converter is locked when the projections on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connec-...
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B. Select the proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many Select the tool best suited cleaning task from the descriptions be low. Wall/floor brush* For walls and very !rregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate. Fig. Furniture nozzle For upholstered niture,...
E. Engaging the higher speed for using attachments Your cleaner is equipped with the cleaner is being used on carpet use with attachments. Upon insertion of the converter position, the motor automatically Therefore, effective operation in the upright position when When using the cleaning tools,...
Where to buy bags Bags may be purchased from Hoover Factory Service Centers What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag type C with To assure that your HOOVER imperative that use only made by The Hoover Company.
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(see following section). fails to rotate, replace the belt. use only genuine HOOVER belts with When purchasing a new belt ask for Hoover metal and it is under time to time If the belt your...
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Always replace both brushes at the same time to maintain cleaning effectiveness. What brushes to buy When purchasing new brushes, Hoover part 19799. They signed to be used with your cleaner, ask for are de-...
How to replace the brushes Disconnect the cleaner from 1. To replace worn brushes, remove directions given on preceding 2. Turn end plates of agitator opposite directions to loosen. 4. Gently tap the end of the shaft with hammer to loosen opposite end.
The agitator is equipped with periodically. Ball bearings should be checked should be performed by the Hoover Authorized Warranty Service thoroughly and was in good If a minor problem when the cause is identified. convenience. Possible solution 1.
2. To maintain effective cleaning, necessary. 3. Turn off cleaner when 4. Keep your cleaner operating service performed by a Hoover Service Dealer. bag promptly, before overfilled. model cleaner. replace agitator brushes and belt in use, such as when moving furniture.
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Have machine checked periodically center. Store machine carefully in dry For optimum cleaning performance Owner's Manual - keep it in a handy HOOVER COMPANY, 2-77 U4057-001 CLEANE R MANUFACTURERS Since 1913 the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Sources concerned with product protection and convenience.