Hoover Lightweight Commercial Cleaner User Manual

Lightweight Commercial Cleaner
Read these
instructions before
operating cleaner
Operating Instructions
ENGLISH pp.1-9
Index
Assembling Cleaner..........................2-5
Cleaner Descriptions............................5
How To Use........................................5-6
If You Have a Problem..........................8
Important Safeguards ..........................1
Lubrication ............................................8
Maintenance
Authorized Service ............................9
Replacing Agitator ............................8
Replacing Belt................................7-8
Replacing Filter Bag ......................6-7
Unpacking Cleaner ..............................2
Important Safeguards
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing double insulated appliances.
• 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 liquids 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.
• 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 Commercial Warranty Service Distributor.
• 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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© 2004 The Hoover Company
Record and retain
Model Number_______________________ Serial Number_______________________ (Located on bottom of cleaner as shown)
DOUBLE INSULATED: When servic­ing, use only identical replacement parts.
This cleaner meets Occupational Safety and health Act (OSHA-29 CFR 1910 Subpart S) requirements.
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Assembling cleaner
STEP 1 Unpack carton
A. Upper handle
B. Lower handle C.Cleaner body D.Outer bag E. Cord F. Filter bag G.Handle bolt and nut packet
(One extra nut included)
H.Extra belt (One installed on cleaner)
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B
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G
H
F
D
It is extremely important to read and follow all instruction steps in order.
Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts, especially small items, such as G and H, are located before disposing of cardboard packing.
The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing.
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UP
Align upper handle and lower handle as shown.
Place upper (B) and lower (C) handle parts on a flat surface, aligning rod sections (D). With hand on sides of handle, push parts together firmly until they “click” and rod sections lock together.
Do not press against the rod extending from the lower handle (Fig. 3, “E”). Do not push handle together with hands on the ends of the sections.
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E
G
D
B
STEP 3 Attach cord
Insert large rectangular end of cord into pocket in bottom of handle, with
side marked “UP” visible.
Make sure rectangular end is pushed into handle as far as possible. Slide cord protector (F) toward upper handle (G).
Rotate cord protector (F) as shown.
With (F) pointing downward (toward back of handle), press groove (H) into slot (I).
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Press cord into place at each of the three notches indicated and note correct positioning of (F).
Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete.
STEP 2 Assemble handle
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UP
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“UP”
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F
C
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F
H
I
Note: The white switch lock above the ON-OFF switch (A)
helps in the assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be con­tinued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed.
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Pull switch lock (N) above ON/OFF switch (O) straight
out. Dispose of lock.
Note: If tab has come off during assembly, make sure switch is in the OFF position (down) before plugging cord into an electrical outlet.
Place nut in recessed area (L) at back of handle. Hold nut
in place while tightening bolt secure­ly with a screw driver.
Note: Only one nut is needed on this model. The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience.
Press the handle release lever to move handle to the operat-
ing or middle position. Push bolt (K) into hole on lower
front of handle. If bolt will not go through hole
easily, handle is not pushed com­pletely down.
Note round opening (F) and hooks (G) on back of outer
bag (H). Place opening over dirt tube (I).
Unzip outer bag and place hand inside. Press down firmly to snap
hooks into handle.
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Slide rails on outer bag (B) onto
rails on lower handle (C) until outer bag base snaps past the lock tab (D).
The hole (E) in the handle is
visible through the U-shaped extension on the outer bag base (B) when the outer bag base is in posi­tion past the lock tab (D).
Be sure that power cord is pulled tight and pressed into each of the three notches (Fig. 6) before com­pleting the following steps.
With outer bag to the front, place assembled handle onto handle base (J) of cleaner body.
Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly. Extra push­ing effort may be required.
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STEP 5 Attach handle
STEP 4 Attach cloth outer bag
Note location of tapered rails (A) on back of outer bag base
(B) and on front of lower handle (C).
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B
H
I
G
F
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B
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D
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NUT
NUT
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N
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L
On upper front handle, grasp
bag clip (M) and pull down firmly. Hook bag clip into slot in bag cap.
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Hold filter bag collar (A) as
shown. Align opening in filter bag with dirt tube (B) inside the outer bag.
Push bag collar firmly onto dirt tube. Tuck in filter bag; zip outer bag.
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The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
1. Handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Cord hooks: wrap cord around
hooks for storage. Top hook rotates for easy cord release.
4. Bag cap
5. Outer bag
6. Stair cleaning handle: located on
lower edge of bag.
7. Handle release lever: step on lever
to lower handle to operating or low position.
8. Nozzle control knob: slide knob to
correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned
9. Cleaner body
10. Furniture guard: helps prevent
cleaner from marking furniture.
11. Hood
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A
STEP 6 Attach filter bag
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How to use
Cleaner description
Operate cleaner only at voltage speci­fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
WARNING: Electrical shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur­faces.
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
To turn cleaner on, push switch up. To turn cleaner off, push switch down.
CAUTION: When the cleaner is turned ON, the agitator continues to rotate while the handle is in the upright posi­tion.
The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown.
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Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels, and push forward.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furni­ture. Step on handle release lever to lower handle.
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Turn cleaner on and, with handle
in upright position, pull back on handle until front of cleaner is lifted off the car­pet. This insures that the filter bag is inflated.
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Edge cleaning
Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture. Guide either side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before attempting to service it in any manner. Do not operate without filter bag in place.
The filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the bag when dirt reaches the bottom of the bag collar. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner may not operate effectively.
What to buy
Use only Genuine HOOVER® Aller­gen Filtration T
ype A disposable filter
bags in order to maintain the original cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner.
Regular HOOVER® Type A disposable filter bags also fit your cleaner.
To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks -
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Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs
Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. Before reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower nozzle, and use only forward strokes.
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Maintenance
Note: Check and change the filter bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet due to rapid accumulation of car­pet fluff.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder and cornstarch, may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change filter bag often.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer (Depot), leading retailers, or from a Hoover Fac­tory Service Center.
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Carpet height adjust­ment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle
(A).
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If it is necessary to raise and
lower the nozzle for various car­pet pile heights, slide the nozzle con­trol knob to the desired setting. For ease in sliding knob, the handle should be in the upright position.
The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operating position.
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(B)
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
For maximum cleaning per­formance, the following carpet
height settings are recommended.
Cleaners with Two Settings:
• Setting 1 (A): for bare floors and all carpet types.
• Setting 2 (B): if easier pushing effort
is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance.
Cleaners with Four Settings:
• Lowest setting (1): for bare floors and low pile, level loop, kitchen type carpet.
• Next setting (2): for other types of carpet.
• Higher settings (3-4): for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide knob to the next higher setting.
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Slip agitator through new belt
(with lettering toward out-
side of cleaner) and position belt in
belt guide (C). Push end of belt into opening in cleaner body.
Reposition agitator making sure to align flat sides of projection (D) on belt end of agitator with flat sides of slot (E) in cleaner body.
Remove agitator and broken
agitator belt. (If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut, pro­ceed with steps for Figs. 33 to 35 and pull belt off motor pulley. Then continue with Fig. 31).
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet.
Place handle in lowest position and turn cleaner over.
To remove bottom plate remove screw (A), insert end of flat screw­driver into wide area of right-hand slot (B) and push handle of screw­driver to the rear. Repeat in left-hand slot (B).
Lift extension (C) of bottom plate, rotate plate and remove from clean­er body.
The belt
The belt on your cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the clean­er. The belt is located under the bot­tom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition.
When to replace
To check belt, remove bottom plate as shown in “How to replace belt.” Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken.
What to buy
When purchasing a new belt, ask for
part No. 38528040.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align opening in filter bag with
dirt tube (B). Push bag collar (A) firmly onto tube. Tuck in filter bag; zip outer bag.
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How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
To change filter bag, unzip outer bag, grasp sides of filter bag collar (A) and pull collar from tube.
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and reuse. Discard used filter bag.
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A
A
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Place the three tabs on bot-
tom plate into slots in front of cleaner body. Snap bottom plate into place over agitator.
Reinsert screw and tighten.
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E
D
C
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Remove hood by inserting
end of flat screwdriver into one of the four slots beside an arrow on bottom of cleaner.
Pry outward to release latch. Repeat to release latches at the remaining three arrows.
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B
C
B
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Pull belt off motor pulley as shown.
Remove bottom plate as shown in Fig. 29 of “How to replace belt”. Remove agitator from cleaner and discard.
Reposition belt and new agitator by referring to Figs. 31 to 35.
Place hood on cleaner body
and press to snap all four latches. Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured.
The agitator
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace agi­tator if brushes do not touch card.
Stretch new belt onto motor pulley (F).
Extra effort may be required to stretch belt onto pulley.
Turn agitator, making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body. The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide. If the agitator does not turn, remove bot­tom plate and reposition belt in the belt guide.
What to buy
The agitator may be replaced with part No. 48414081.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Remove hood as shown in Figs. 33 and 34 of “How to replace belt”.
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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 checklist below.
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Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
Plug unit in firmly
• No voltage in wall plug
Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Replace fuse/reset breaker
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Broken or worn belt
Replace belt
• Brush roll brushes worn
Replace brush roll
• Filter bag full
Change filter bag
Problem: Cleaner won’t run
Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage.
Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricat­ed periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.
Turn cleaner over and lift off hood.
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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 -
• checking the Service section of The Hoover Company online at www.hoover.com OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only).
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 Consumer Response Center, Phone: 1-330­499-9499. 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 bottom of the cleaner.)
Servicing of double­insulated appliances
This vacuum cleaner is double insulat­ed. In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulat­ed appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a dou­ble-insulated appliance requires 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 words “DOUBLE-INSULATION” or “DOUBLE­INSULATED”.
The symbol may also be marked on the appliance.
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