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F l o o r M A X
H a rd Floor Machine
Thank you for selecting a HOOVER® product.
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being
shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance
during assembly or operation, call
1-800-944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center OR
Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com to find the
service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button).
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STO R E .
Owner’s Manual
English ➜ pp. 1-8
Español ➜ pág. 9-14
Français ➜ p. 15-20
Review this manual before
operating cleaner.
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machine.
For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces provided
below and retain in a safe place.
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and has serial number____________________________________
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS!
Index
Accessories ....................................3, 7
Assembly..............................................4
Floor Care Hints ..................................8
How to Use........................................4-6
Cleaning Floors ..........................4-5
Polishing & Buffing Floors............6
Waxing Floors ................................5
If You Have a Problem ........................7
Service ............................................7
Important Safeguards ........................2
Maintenance ........................................6
Lubrication......................................7
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WARNING:
• Use indoors only.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement part s . See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliance under
“ S e rv i c e ” .
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
ch i l d r e n . Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended
at any time.
• Keep hair,loose cl o t h i n g ,f i n ge rs ,feet and all parts of body aw ay from openings
and other moving part s . Do not operate floor machine in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not use with flammable or combu s t i ble liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.
• When using chemicals with this mach i n e,be certain area is well ventilated.
• F o l l ow manu f a c t u r e r ’s instructions for all chemicals used with this mach i n e. Do
not exceed recommended mixing ratios.
• Use only commerc i a l ly ava i l a ble floor cl e a n e rs and waxes intended for machine
a p p l i c a t i o n .
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs .
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
bl o ck e d ;keep free of dust,l i n t ,h a i r,or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Unplug the cord from outlet when not in use or when taking off or putting on
brushes or pads. Be sure handle is in upright position before attaching or
r e m oving plug from outlet.
• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the floor mach i n e.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord . To unplug,grasp the plug,not the cord . N ever
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close door on cord or pull cord
a round sharp edges or corners . Do not run appliance over cord . Keep cord aw ay
f rom heated surfaces.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is
a b s o l u t e ly necessary,use one with an electrical rating equal or greater than the
vo l t age and amperes specified on the data plate located on the wheel cov e r.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working
as it should,has been dro p p e d ,d a m age d ,left outdoors ,or dropped into water,
take it to a Hoover Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot).
• Use appliance for its intended use as described in this ow n e r ’s manu a l . Use only
a t t a chments recommended by The Hoover Company ;o t h e rs may cause hazard s .
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions re g a rding its
use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local H o over Fa c t o ry Service Center or in the
Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the neare s t Au t h o r i zed Hoover Wa r r a n t y
S e rvice Dealer (Depot) or call:
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only) OR
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative
in the Hoover Consumer Response Center OR
Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on
the “Service” button)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TOTHE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON
FOR SERVICE.
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1. Assembly
Carton contents
Unpack floor machine and identify the
accessories shown. Remove and dispose of packing.
A. Power Scrub and Cleaning
Brushes
B. Felt Buffing Pads (gray)
C. Fasteners
D. Hard Floor Machine
E. Upper and Lower Handle Sections
F.Bare Floor Cleaner
A
B
D
C
E
F
Description
1. Cord Storage Hook
2. Bolt
3. Cord Clip
4. Handle Release
5. Splash Guard
6.Wheel Cover
7 .Wheels
8. Nut
Operate only at voltage specified on
data plate.
This appliance is intended for house-
hold use.
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Attach handle
Remove bolt and nut from lower handle
section (straight tube). Place lower handle section into socket in floor machine
base with open end of cord storage hook
down and to re a r. Push bolt thro u g h
small holes and secure with nut.* Ti g h t e n
with scre w d r i v e r.
Remove bolt, nut, and cord clip fro m
upper handle. With cord storage hook to
re a r, join upper and lower handle, lining
up holes. Place cord clip around cord
with flat side toward handle and holes to
the front. Insert bolt through cord clip
and small holes in handle, secure with
nut.* Pull up slack in cord and tighten nut
with scre w d r i v e r.
*If bolt appears to be too short, it has
been inserted through the large holes.
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Attaching and
removing brushes
and pads
Disconnect from electric circuit before
putting on or removing brushes and
pads.
Place floor machine upside down on flat
surface.
To attach brushes, press each brush
down firmly over brush shaft (A), rotating
brush until it clicks into position. To
remove grasp center of brush with
thumb and fingers and lift up.
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To attach pads, insert end of fastener
through opening in pad. Place pad over
brush.
The fastener fits around the brush shaft.
Press fastener to snap pad into place.
Unsnap fastener to remove pad.
2. How to use
Polarized plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
ON-OFF switch
The floor machine’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
c o rd to wall outlet.
S t a rt floor machine by pressing handle
release lever and lowering handle. Raise
handle to lock position to stop floor
m a c h i n e .
Cleaning floors
There are three 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 other floors
that may be damaged by water solutions.
3. Direct application cleaning method used for polyurethane sealed hard wood
and sealed laminate floors that require
periodic restoration.
1. Water method
Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl, masonry
and stone floors may be cleaned with a
soap or detergent and water solution.
Use the floor machine to scrub the floor.
Do not use the water cleaning method
on wood floors.
1. Vacuum floor thoroughly to remove
loose dirt and debris.
2. Attach brushes.
3. Prepare HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner
or other desired cleaning solution as
directed on detergent container.
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 floor
cleaner by lowering handle.
5. Start at the end of a room and apply
solution to a 3ft. x 6 ft. (1m x 2m) area in
two-inch pools and spaced at two-foot
intervals. When removing hardened
wax, allow solution to remain on floor 3-5
minutes. Do not let solution dry on floor.
Wipe up suds with a dampened mop,
sponge, or cloth.
6. Rinse floor thoroughly to completely
remove cleaning solution from floor.
Scrub and rinse each section of the floor
the same way.
7. Let 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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2. Solvent cleaning
wax method
Wood and other floors may be damaged
by using water solution; therefore, use
only those cleaners and waxes recommended specifically for these types of
floors.
The following directions are for cleaning
wood or other floors with a cleaning polishing solvent base liquid wax.
1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and
debris. 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”.
3. Direct application
method
Polyurethane sealed hard wood and
sealed laminate flooring can be cleaned
using a floor cleaner specially formulated for this type of floor. Check with the
flooring manufacturer for a recommended cleaner. Your floor machine can be
used periodically with this type of
cleaner to help restore the floor’s luster.
1. Vacuum floor thoroughly to remove
loose dirt and debris.
2. Attach the soft cloth pads (available
at additional cost) to floor machine
referring to directions for Figs. 1-3 and
1-4.
3. Following directions on cleaner bottle, start at one end of a room and
apply cleaner to a 3 ft. x 6 ft. (1m x 2m)
area. Connect floor machine cord to a
wall receptacle. Press handle release
lever and start floor machine by lowering
handle.
4. Move the floor machine slowly over
the area until the floor is completely dry.
During the transition from wet to dry, the
floor machine will seem to “labor” (motor
sound will change and the floor machine
may feel different) until the floor cleaner
has dried completely. The floor machine
motor will then return to its original
sound and feel.
5. To restore shine to stubborn areas,
attach the heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads (available at additional cost)
and repeat steps 3 and 4. Such areas
can also be dry buffed (without applying
a wood floor cleaner) using the heavy
duty cleaning and waxing pads.
Waxing floors
There are two types of wax to use on
hard surface floors: water-base and solvent base.
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1. 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.
Follow the directions on the container
to apply. Do not polish or buff this
wax.
2. Solvent-base wax
Solvent-base wax can be identified by
the caution statement: “Flammable” or
“Combustible” on the label. It is used on
wood 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.
There are two kinds of solvent-base wax:
paste wax and liquid cleaning-polishing
wax.
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a. Paste wax
To spread wax evenly, attach power
scrub and cleaning brushes to floor
machine and snap on heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads. (Available at
additional cost.)
Spread a thin coat of wax on pads or
spread a small amount on floor with
spatula. Start by pressing handle
release lever and lowering handle.
Apply wax to floor, by guiding in
straight lines or with grain of the wood,
until wax is spread evenly.
b. 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 floor machine only to polish
floors when this type of wax is used.
Refer to section “Cleaning floors Solvent cleaning wax method”.
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Polishing and buffing
floors
Floors waxed with solvent-base wax
may be polished and buffed with the
floor machine.
1. Be sure wax is thoroughly dry before
polishing. This usually takes 20-30 minutes but may take longer in damp
weather.
2. Use power scrub and cleaning
brushes to polish floor. Press handle
release and start by lowering handle.
Guide the floor machine 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.
To achieve a high luster
finish
1. Attach felt buffing pads over power
scrub and cleaning brushes using fasteners. Polish to a soft shine by guiding
the floor machine in straight line or with
the grain of wood. If more shine is
desired proceed to Step 2.
2. Remove felt buffing pads and attach
high luster pads (available at additional
cost). Once again, guide the handle in
straight lines or with the grain of the
wood to achieve a high luster finish.
To keep floors bright and
shiny
The 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 a 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.
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your appliance will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Splash guard
Wipe splash guard with dry cleaning
fluid or liquid soap to remove wax and
dirt after each use.
Floor machine base
Remove brushes and dry bottom of floor
machine 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. Wash heavy duty cleaning and
waxing pads the same way as brushes;
rinse, and shake to remove excess
water.
Felt and high luster
pads
(Available at additional cost)
The pads should be washed occasional-
ly to remove wax. If floor machine 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 lambs wool pads
several times while drying to restore
fluffiness.
Let pads dry thoroughly before re-using.
The felt and high luster pads must be
completely dry to polish floors effectively.
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Storage
Wrap cord around cord storage hooks
located near bottom and top of handle.
Store your floor machine 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 position. Never store it on
the brushes.
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4. If you have a
problem
If a minor problem occurs it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Problem: Floor machine won’t run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug in firmly
• No voltage in wall plug
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
Problem: Floor machine does not
glide easily
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Brushes and pads not properly
attached.
• Attach brushes properly.
• Accumulation of wax on felt
pads.
• Wash and dry pads thoroughly.
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 lubri-
cant to either motor bearing.
Servicing of doubleinsulated appliances
This appliance is double-insulated. In a
double-insulated appliance, two systems
of insulation are provided instead of
g rounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be
added. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance re q u i res extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be
done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts must be identical to
those parts being replaced. A double-
insulated appliance is marked with the
w o rds “DOUBLE-INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol
may also be marked on the appliance.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest Hoover Factory Service Center
or Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
“Vacuum Cleaners - Household”
OR
• checking the list of Factory Service
Centers provided with this cleaner
OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only)
OR -
• checking the Service section of
The Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoovercompany.com
Please do not send your cleaner to The
Hoover Company in North Canton for
service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720 Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the rear
wheel cover.)
Accessories
(Available at additional cost from Hoover
Dealers (Depots), Hoover Factory
Service Centers, by filling out the
enclosed order form or through The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoovercompany.com
Steel wool pads for applying solventbase paste wax. Snap on over power
s c rub and cleaning bru s h e s .
Heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads
(yellow) snap on over power scrub and
cleaning brushes for cleaning and
applying paste wax.
Soft cloth pads (beige) snap on over
power scrub and cleaning brushes for
periodic restoration of polyurethane
sealed hard wood and sealed laminate
High luster pads for polishing floors.
Snap on over power scrub and cleaning
brushes.
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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
Po s s i ble cause
Possible solution
• Too mu ch wax.
• Remove wax. Apply thin even coat.
• D e t e rgent not rinsed from floor.
• Remove wax. Rinse detergent from
floor before waxing.
• Floor not dry when wax applied.
• Remove wax. Let floor dry
t h o roughly before re w a x i n g .
• Floor not polished pro p e r ly.
• Polish with power scrub and cleaning
b rushes, then buff .
Problem: Dull floor
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not enough wax.
• Apply another thin coat of wax.
Polish and buff.
• Floor not dry when wax applied.
• Clean and rewax floor.
• Floor not clean when wax applied.
• Clean and rewax floor.
Problem: Streaked floor
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Uneven application of wax.
• Clean and rewax floor. Apply wax
evenly.
• Heavy build-up of wax.
• Remove wax, then apply thin coat.
• Applying one type of wax over
another.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Use only
one type of wax on floor.)
• Oil mop used on floor.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Do not use
oil mop on waxed floor.)
Problem:Yellow or gray floors
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Too many applications of wax.
• Clean and rewax floor. Apply thin coat
of wax.
• Too much wax in areas of light
traffic.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Apply only
one coat of wax in these areas.)
Problem: Scratched floor
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Gritty dirt on floor.
• Clean and rewax floor. If floor is
waxed, only wax gets scratched.
(Use vacuum cleaner to remove
dirt.)
Problem: Black marks
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Scuffing from rubber heals.
• To remove from waxed floor, damp-
en fine steel wool with wax and rub
spots, then polish.
Problem: Powdering of wax
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Self polishing wax applied over
solvent-base wax.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Do not mix
waxes.)
• Floor not clean when wax is
applied.
• Clean and rewax floor.
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