Hoover cleaner User Manual

HOOVER® Breathe Easy

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operating the cleaner

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Owner’s Manual

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Index

Assembling Cleaner..........................3-6

How To Use

Cleaner Description ..........................6

Cleaning Tools ..................................8

Upright Cleaner..............................7-8

If You Have a Problem........................12

Clearing Blockages ........................13

Important Safeguards ..........................2

Maintenance

Authorized Service ..........................12

Lubrication ......................................11

Replacing Belt ............................10-11

Replacing Brush Roll......................11

Replacing Headlight ........................10

Replacing Filter Bag ........................9

Replacing Final Filter ..................9-10

Warranty ..............................................12

Important Safeguards

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

basic precautions, including the following:

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Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• 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 unattended at any time.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the bag.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

• Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

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1. Assembling cleaner

It is extremely important to read and follow all the instruction steps in order.

The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing. If you need assistance with any step of the assembly or operation:

Visit us on-line at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button) OR call

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR call

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

Carton contents

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown.

Note that some of the items are shipped together in the sealed bag with the owner’s manual.

A.Upper handle B.Bag compartment assembly C.Cord D. Hose and tool holder E. Cleaner base

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F. Handle bolt and nut and hose

holder screw packet (One extra

nut included) G. Upper handle screws (2) H. Paper filter bag

I. Hose, cleaning tools, crevice

wand (stores inside extension

wand) and extension wand

Step 1 Assemble handle

Removing bag door

Pull bag door latch forward and remove bag door.

Set bag door aside.

With side marked “UP” visible, insert end into pocket in the bottom of the bag compartment assembly.

Slide cord protector toward top of bag assembly and slide through opening.

With bag compartment in the vertical position, rotate cord protector (B) on cord so that the arrow is on the side.

Press protector into the slot (C). Protector should be pointing downward when assembly is in the verticle position.

Pull cord tight.

Press cord into place at each of the three slots indicated.

Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete.

With opening of bag assembly toward the front, place it down onto the extension on cleaner base.

Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly. Extra pushing effort may be required. Make

sure handle is pushed down completely.

Push bolt into hole (D) on lower front of assembly.

Place nut in recessed area at back of assembly. Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screwdriver. Only one nut is needed on this

model. The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience.

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Attaching bag compartment assembly

Remove cardboard protector from bottom of bag compartment assembly.

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Note: The green or white switch lock (A) near the ON/OFF switch on

the back of the bag compartment assembly, helps in assembling your cleaner.

Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed.

Attaching cord

Slide cord protector (AA) away from rectangular end of cord.

Insert large rectangular end of cord through opening in back of bag compartment.

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