Hoover FREEDOM Instructions For Use Manual

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3.2.

Features:

1. Handle

2. Handle Bar Release Button

3. Tub e

4. Dust Container Release Button

5. Dust Container Handle

6. Dust Container

7. Dust Release Bu tton (not shown)

8. Battery Pack (not show n)

9. Powerhead

10. Hose

11. Tube Release Button (not shown)

12. O n/Off Bu tton

13. Variable Suction Control

14. Onboard Accessory Holder

15. Hose Inlet

16. Vacuum Change-Over Knob

17. Powerhead Release Button

Specifications:

Battery vol tage: 21.6V
Motor power: 160w
Dust capacity: 0.35L
Power cable length: 1.2m
Noise level: <82dB
Net weight: 3.5Kg

Charging bas e model: SDC301-P31
Input: 100-240V~ 50/60 Hz 0.2A Max
Output: 25.6V DC 0.35A
Battery t ype: 21.6V DC 2000mAh Li- Ion

Please contact Hoover Customer Care 1300 360 845,
NZ [phone] to find your local spare parts provider.

SDC301 Freedom

Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOOVER vacuum cleaner. There are many useful
features built into your cle aner and we recommend that you caref ully read this instruction manua l so
that you may take best advantag e of them.

Features

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4

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5

6

8

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15

14

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Accessories:

18. Co mbination Crevice Tool & Dusting Brush

19. Charging Base

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5.4.

Before You Begin

This cleaner mu st be operated in accordance with the se instructions and used only for d omestic
household clea ning to remove DRY dirt and dust from hous ehold carpets, flooring, walls and f abrics.
This cleaner is n ot fit to be used as an industrial clean er hence will void the manufacture r’s warranty if
used inappropriately.

Please read these instructions thoroughly

This will ensure you obt ain full benefit from your new clea ner. Keep this Instructio n Manual in a handy
place for future referenc e.

Important

Always switch the cleane r off and remove the plug from the elec tricity supply before clean ing your
appliance, when n ot in use, or attempting any maintenance task. T he cleaner must only be conn ected to
an AC supply at the voltage sh own on the rating plate. This cleaner shou ld only be used for its intended
purpose as desc ribed in these instructions.

Precautionary measures:

When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed, including
the following;

1. T his appliance is not intende d for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning u se of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

2. Ch ildren should be super vised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

3. To prevent ele ctrical shock, do not immerse
the appliance, bat tery, power cord or power
plug into water or other liqu ids.

4. To prevent ele ctrical shock, do not use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.

5. A lways check the power cord before us e, the
power cord and the plu g should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If th e
power supply cord i s damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a haza rd.

6. T he appliance is intended for d omestic
indoors use only.

7. Do not unplu g by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the powe r cord.

Use only Australi an and New Zealand electr ical
safety approved ex tension cords.

8. Do not pull o r carry the applianc e by the power
cable, use the power c able as a handle or
pull the power cabl e around sharp edges or
corners. Avoid running the appliance over
the power cable.

9. Do not handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands and fol low electrical safety
precautions at a ll times.

10. Ex treme caution should be exerci sed when
using the appliance on stairs.

11. D o not attempt to change the attac hments
while the appliance is switched on. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended accessories.

12. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too
close to heaters, radi ators and other
hot surfaces.

13. Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable
items or combustible liquids (i.e. gasoline, hot
ashes cigarettes, matches, explosive materials
or anything bu rning) or use in areas where
such substanc es and items may be present.

14. Do not use the appli ance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).

15. Ensure the applia nce is switched off before
connecting the hose to the unit.

Safety Precautions & Warnings

IMPORTANT! Always remove the battery from the appliance before cleaning
your appliance, when not in use or attempting any maintenance task. The
charger/charging base must only be connected to an AC power supply at the
voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only be used for its
intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. Never operate the
vacuum cleaner without filters.

Read the manual attentively before using the appliance for the first time.

1. D o not operate the vacuum cleaner too clo se to heaters, radiators, and other
hot surfaces.

2. Before inser ting the plug into the wall, make sure your hand is dr y.

3. Before turning on the vacuum c leaner, remove any large or sharp objects from th e
floor or cleaning s urface in order to prevent damage to the filter.

4. When you want to pull th e plug from the wall, do not use the power cable, ge ntly
pull the plug from the power s ocket.

5. If the hose inle t, combination floor tool or telescopic tub e are blocked, you should
switch off the clean er straight away and remove from mains power. First clear th e
blocked substanc e before attempting to start the vacuum cle aner again.

Before You Begin