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  • Page 2 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. Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
  • Page 3 assembl Place bag spring ring over hook located on the handle. Cord reel model Make a small loop with cord and place it over the hook at the back of the handle. When operating, cord should be positioned as shown. Before operating your cleaner, identify features and controls shown in the diagram, then,...
  • Page 4 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.) Cord Reel: Hold to unwind cord, pull from cord reel to desired length.
  • Page 5: How To Use

    How to use To transport To move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the up- right position, tilt the cleaner back on the large rear wheels and push forward. Handle adjustments The handle of your cleaner has Upright three positions: for stor-...
  • Page 6: Special Features

    Power Drive feature Note: The Power Drive feature will operate only when the motor is turned on. The Power Drive feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate of speed controlled entirely by you. To move forward Push the handle grip forward and guide the cleaner in front of you.
  • Page 7 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 the agitator is lo- cated. NOZZLE It is necessary for the nozzle to be adjusted properly to the various carpet pile heights.
  • Page 8: Cleaning Tools

    This cleaner may be used with cleaning tool attachments. Some models have a cleaning tool set included. If not, the Deluxe or Standard cleaning tool set may be purchased at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. The cleaning tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas.
  • Page 9 How to assemble hose and converter By using this converter attach- ment, suction is channeled from the cleaner to the hose and clean- ing tools. The converter must first be as- sembled to the hose by inserting the converter into the hose con- nector.
  • Page 10 Place edge of lock in slot on cleaner and turn lock to secure converter. Raise cleaner to upright position. tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the de- scriptions below. 1.
  • Page 11 Turn the plastic ring as shown to 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 12 Also check dirt duct (see section fol- lowing belt replacement) for fluff accumulation. Where to buy bags Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer or When ordering bags, be sure to from a Hoover Factory Service Center.
  • Page 13 2. Tuck bottom of new paper bag 3. Push cardboard bag collar firmly onto fill tube by first, positioning in first. 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 14 The headlight (Available on deluxe models only.) Disconnect cleaner from elec- trical outlet. This cleaner uses two 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulbs. cleaner is positioned with the bag flat on the floor. 2. Use screwdriver to lift lens. Place screwdriver in the two slots provided at the top edge under ridge of lens as shown.
  • Page 15 Because of this, when buying new belts, you should always insist on genuine HOOVER belts. Some other belts AGITATOR on the market, not manufactured under the Hoover design and quality controls, may not operate...
  • Page 16 5. If the end plates have loosen- 4. Use one hand to remove the ed, tighten them by turning in op- agitator as you use leverage to lift posite directions. the agitator with the end of the screwdriver. Remove old belt. 6.
  • Page 17 10. Press firmly to be sure agitator 9. Quickly roll the other side of is securely in place. agitator into place. 12. Maintaining front connection, 11. Bottom plate attaches in a rotate bottom plate to cover bot- hinge-like motion. Place the tom of cleaner.
  • Page 18 How to replace Power Drive belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before replacing belt. To replace the (small) Power Drive belt it is necessary to first remove the bottom plate, agitator and the larger agitator belt. Note: It may not be necessary to change both belts at one time. The Power Drive belt is replaced by placing the belt around the motor pulley first, then the drive...
  • 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 vac- uuming. However, if your cleaner picks up a larger object than can be ex- hausted in the bag, it can be caught in the dirt duct or dirt tube.
  • Page 20 To replace dirt tube, position over Clean out dirt tube. 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 bristles do not touch the edge of a card held across the nozzle, they...
  • 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 as shown in illustration.
  • Page 22 HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be ob- tained. The warranty provided with this product has a listing of the Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the informa- tion you need from the Yellow Pages, contact a Hoover Factory Service Center to find your nearest Authorized Warranty Service Dealer.
  • Page 23 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 5651 l-061 R 1 3 5 - 8 5 U3305-030...

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