HOOVER F2003 R4 Owner's Manual

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The HOOVER polisher you have just purchased is designed for clean-

ing, waxing and polishing hard surface floors.

The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the

polisher underneath the brushes.

For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces

provided above and retain in a safe place.
Your polisher is model
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Index

Accessories.................................3,15

Assembly
Floor Care Hints

Floor Cleaning/Waxing Chart

HowtoUse

Cleaning Floors

Polishing & Buffing Floors

Waxing Floors

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Important Safeguards.
Maintenance

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Important Safeguards!

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Read all instructions. Use the appliance only for its intended fuc-

tion.

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Warning: To avoid fire, do not use with a flammable or combustible
liquid to clean a floor.

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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy or to
run unattended at any time.

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Unplug the cord from outlet when not in use or when taking off or
putting on brushes and pads.

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Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to

cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.

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Don’t run the appliance over cord. It may damage insulation.

l Replace or repair damaged cords.
l The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If use of an

extension cord is absolutely necessary, use one with an electrical
rating equal to or greater than the voltage and amperes specified on

the data plate located on the bottom of the appliance.

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If appliance is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.

l When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
l When using chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well

ventilated.

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Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory

Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.

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Unpacking

Unpack the polisher and iden-

tify the accessories shown.

Remove and dispose of the
cardboard packing.

Scrubbing-waxing-

Polishing Brushes

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Fasteners

Polisher

Cord
Storage

Hook

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Operate only at voltage specified

on data plate.

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Bolt

Cord
Storage
Hook

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Nut

Assembly

Attach handle

1.

Remove bolt and nut from lower handle section (straight tube). Place

lower handle section in socket with open end of cord storage hook down
and to rear. Push bolt through small holes and secure with nut.* Tighten
with screwdriver.

2. Remove bolt, nut, and cord clip from upper handle. Join upper and
lower handle lining up holes, with cord storage hook to rear. Place cord

clip around cord with flat side toward the handle of the polisher and

holes to the front. Insert bolt through cord clip, through small holes in

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handle, and secure with nut.” Pull up slack in cord and tighten nut with

screwdriver.
*If the bolt appears to be too short, it has been inserted through the large

holes.

Attach brushes and

pads

Disconnect from electric circuit
before putting on or removing
brushes and pads.

Place polisher upside down on

flat surface.
To attach brushes press each

brush down firmly over brush
shaft, rotating brush until it clicks
into position. To remove -grasp

center of brush with thumb and

fingers and lift up.
To attach pads, insert end of

fastener through opening in pad.

Place pad over brush.
The fastener fits around the brush

shaft. Press the fastener to snap
into place. Unsnap fastener to
remove pad.

How to use

The polisher’s ON-OFF switch is

internal and is operated by low­ering and raising the handle. Be
sure handle is in lock (upright)
position before connecting
power cord to wall outlet.

Start polisher by pressing handle
release lever and lowering han-

dle, Raise handle to lock position

to stop polisher.

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Cleaning floors

There are two methods of cleaning hard surface floors:

1. Water method - used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or

detergent and water solution.

2. Solvent or solvent cleaning wax method - used for wood and sealed

cork floors that may be damaged by water solutions.

Water method

Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl, masonry and stone floors may be clean­ed with a soap or detergent and water solution. Use the polisher to scrub

the floor.

Do not use the water cleaning method on wood or cork floors.

1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter.

2. Attach brushes.

3. Prepare cleaning solution as directed on detergent container.

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Concentrated ammonia solution must be used to remove some wax. If
using a product specifically for wax removal, read caution label and

follow instructions on container.

4. Connect cord to a wall receptacle. Press handle release lever and start
polisher by lowering the handle.

5. Start at the end of a room and apply solution to a 3 ft. x 6 ft.
area in two-inch pools and spaced at two-foot intervals. When removing
hardened wax, allow solution to remain on the floor 3-5 minutes. Do not
let solution dry on the floor. Wipe up suds with a dampened mop,
sponge, or cloth.

6. Rinse to remove cleaning solution from the floor. Scrub and rinse each
section of the floor the same way.

7. Let the floor dry before waxing. Brushes should be rinsed to remove
detergent and allowed to dry before using them to polish or buff.

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Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor.

Floors
Wood

Linoleum

Rubber tile

Vinyl

Asphalt tile

Cleaning method
Solvent cleaning wax

method - Use solvent

base liquid wax.

Water method - Use
mild soap or deter­gent and water solu­tion.

Water method - Clean
with detergent or
soap and water solu­tion.

Water method - Clean

with detergent or
soap and water solu­tion.

Water method - Use
detergent or soap and
water solution.

Wax
Solvent-Base

Water-Base

Water-Base

Water-Base

Water-Base

Sealed cork

Ceramic, brick, slate,
terrazzo - Unglazed or

alazed.

No wax vinyl

Solvent cleaning wax

Solvent-Base

method - Clean with

solvent base liquid
wax. Floor must be
sealed.

Water method - Use

Solvent or Water-Base

soap or detergent (Wax only glazed or
solution. sealed floor)

Water method - Use

mild soap or

deter-

Only as specified by
manufacturer.

gent solution. Always
rinse.

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Solvent cleaning wax method

Wood and sealed cork floors may be damaged by using water solutions;
therefore, use only those cleaners and waxes recommended specifically
for wood or cork.

The following directions are for cleaning wood or cork floors with a
cleaning polishing solvent base liquid wax.

1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter. Wipe up sticky spots with

a damp cloth.

2. Apply wax-cleaner according to manufacturer’s instructions on the
container.

3. Refer to “Polishing and buffing floors”.

Waxing floors

There are two types of wax to use on hard surface floors: water-base and
solvent base.

Water-base wax

Water-base wax is a self-pol­ishing wax which does not con­tain a petroleum solvent. It can
be used on all hard surface floors
except wood and cork.

SELF
POLISHING

WAX

Follow the directions on the
container to apply. Do not
polish or buff this wax.

Water Base

Solvent-base wax

Solvent-base wax can be identified by the caution statement: “Flam­mable” or “Combustible” on the label. It is used on wood or cork floors,
and can be polished and buffed when dry. Do not use solvent-base wax

on asphalt or rubber tile or other hard surface floors unless specified

by the manufacturer.

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FLOOR

WAX

Solvent
Base

There are two kinds of
base wax: paste wax and liquid
polishing wax.

Paste wax

To spread wax evenly, attach
scrubbing-waxing-polishing
brushes to polisher and snap on
cleaning-waxing pads.

Spread a thin coat of wax on
pads or spread a small amount on

floor with spatula. Start by press-

ing handle release lever and
lowering handle. Apply wax to

floor, by guiding in straight lines

or with grain of the wood, until
the wax is spread evenly.

Cleaning, polishing wax

This type of wax is used to clean
as well as wax floors. Apply wax
according to instructions on the

container. Use the polisher only

to polish floors when this type

of wax is used. Refer to section

“Cleaning floors -Solvent clean-

ing wax method”.

solvent-

Polishing and
buffing floors

Floors waxed with solvent-base

wax may be polished and buffed

with the polisher.

1.

Be sure wax is thoroughly dry
before polishing. This usually
takes 20-30 minutes but may take
longer in damp weather.

2. Use

polishing brushes to polish floor.
Press handle release and start by
lowering handle. Guide the

polisher in straight lines or with

the grain of the wood.

3. A double coat of wax will give

floors more protection. Let wax

dry thoroughly and polish after
each application.

scrubbing-waxing-

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To achieve a high lustre finish

1,

Attach felt buffing pads (available at additional cost) over

waxing-polishing brushes using fasteners. Polish to a soft shine by

guiding the polisher in straight lines or with the grain of the wood. If
more shine is desired proceed to step. 2

2. Remove felt buffing pads and attach high lustre polishing pads
(available at additional cost). Once again, guide the handle in straight

lines or with the grain of the wood to achieve a high lustre finish.

scrubbing-

To keep floors bright and shiny

Floor should be buffed frequently to restore sheen and remove scratches

and marks. This lengthens the time between waxings. Before buffing,
use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt and damp cloth to remove
sticky particles. Stubborn spots, such as black heel marks, can be

removed by rubbing gently with very fine steel wool dampened with

wax.

If traffic areas need to be rewaxed and polished, and a solvent-base wax
has been used on the floor, apply wax only to these areas then buff the

entire floor.

Maintenance

The following section is concerned with proper maintenance. Familiarize
yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s

manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed.

Proper use and care will assure continued cleaning effectiveness.

Splash guard

Wipe splash guard with dry cleaning fluid or liquid soap to remove wax
and dirt after each use.

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Polisher base

Remove brushes and dry bottom of the polisher with a paper towel or

cloth before storing.

Brushes

The brushes need to be washed in warm water and synthetic detergent
to remove wax. Rinse well. Shake to remove excess water. To dry, place
on paper towels with brushes turned toward towels. Let brushes dry
before reattaching. To clean shampoo brushes, hold under warm water
to remove any lint that has collected. Wash cleaning-waxing pads the
same way as brushes; rinse, and shake water from them.

Felt and high lustre
polishing pads

The pads should be washed oc-

casionally to remove wax. If the
polisher does not glide easily

when buffing floors, it may be

due to an accumulation of wax
on the pads. Pads should be
washed in the same way as
brushes. Shake the high lustre
polishing pads several times
while drying to restore fluffiness.

Let pads dry thoroughly before
using. Felt pads will be damaged

if used while damp and neither
felt nor high lustre polishing pads
will polish well if they are not dry.

Storage

Wrap cord around cord storage

hooks located near the bottom

and top of handle.

Store your polisher in a cleaning
closet or convenient place, ready
for use. Hang it on the wall or

remove brushes and store it with

the handle in the upright posi-

tion. Never store it on the

brushes.

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If you have a problem

The appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con-

dition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops,

it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Ac-

cordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience.

Problem Possible cause
Polisher

won’t run 2. No voltage in wall plug.

Polisher 1. Brushes and pads not prop­does not erly attached.
glide
easily

If the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book
under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for your nearest Hoover Factory
Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where approved

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. For
service under warranty, follow the instructions in the Warranty provided
with this product.

Do not send your polisher to The Hoover Company in North Canton for

service will only result in delay.

1. Not firmly plugged in.

3. Blown fuse/tripped
breaker.

2. Accumulation of wax on 2. Wash and dry pads

felt pads.

Possible solution

1. Plug unit in firmly.

2. Check fuse or breaker.

3. Replace fuse/reset
breaker.

1. Attach brushes and pads
properly.

thoroughly.

Always identify your polisher by model number when requesting infor­mation or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on
the bottom of the polisher.)

If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Con-

sumer Affairs Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720,216-499-9200.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with two sleeve bearings. These bearings contain
sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor

bearing.

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Floor care hints

Floors may be difficult to care for when not treated properly. Refer to the
chart below for solutions to floor problems.

Problem

Slippery

Floor

Dull Floor Not enough wax. Apply another thin coat of wax.

Streaked
Floor

Cause Solution

Too much wax.

Detergent not

ed from floor.

Floor not dry when

wax applied.

Floor not polished

properly. buff.

Floor not dry when

wax aoolied.

Floor not clean Clean and rewax floor.

when wax applied.

Uneven application Clean and rewax floor. Apply wax

of wax. evenly.

Heavy build-up of

wax.
Applying one type

of wax over
another.

rins-

Remove wax. Apply thin even coat.
Remove wax. Rinse detergent from

floor before rewaxinn.
Remove wax. Let floor dry

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Polish with polishing brushes; then

Polish and buff.

Clean and rewax floor.

Remove wax, then apply thin coat.

Clean and rewax floor. (Use only
one type of wax on floor.

thoroug-

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Floor not properly

cleaned or rinsed.

Oil mop used on

floor.

Yellow or

Grayed tions of wax. coat of wax.
Floors

Scratched

Floor

Black
Marks

Powdering Self-polishing wax
of Wax

Too many applica-

Too much wax in
areas of light

fit.

Grittv dirt on floor.

Scuffing from rub-
ber heels.

applied over
vent-base wax.

Floor not clean

when wax applied.

traf-

sol-

Clean and rewax floor.

Clean and rewax floor. (Do not use
oil moo on waxed floor.

Clean and rewax floor. Apply thin

Clean and rewax floor. (Apply only
one coat of wax in these areas.

Clean and rewax floor. If floor is

waxed, only wax gets scratched.

(Use vacuum cleaner to remove

dirt.

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To remove from waxed floor,
dampen fine steel wool with wax
and rub spots, Polish.

Clean and rewax floor. (Do not mix

waxes.

Clean and rewax floor.

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Accessories

(Available at your Hoover Dealers
or Hoover Factory Service Cen­ters at a slight additional cost.

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Steel wool pads for applying sol­vent-base paste wax. Snap on
over scrubbing-waxing-polishing
brushes.

High lustre polishing pads for
polishing furniture and floors.
Snap on over
polishing brushes.

scrubbing-waxing-

Damp-mop pads snap on over
scrubbing-waxing-polishing
brushes for light cleaning without

wax removal.

Felt buffing pads snap on over
scrubbing-waxing-polishing br
shes for buffing floors to a high

lustre finish.

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