Hoover Lightweight Commercial Cleaner User Manual

Lightweight Commercial Cleaner

Read these

instructions before

operating cleaner

Operating Instructions

ENGLISH ➜ pp.1-9

ESPAÑOL ➜ pág 10-14 FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 15-20

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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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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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”

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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