Hoover lV User Manual
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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner. It has a motorized power nozzle for carpet and
floor cleaning and has cleaning tools for above the floor cleaning.
Your cleaner is a model
and
has
a serial number
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serial number in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe
place.
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the
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Index
Assembling Cleaner
Cleaner Description
Cleaning Tools
How To Use Power Nozzle
Important Safeguards
Lubrication
Maintenance
Nozzle Hose
Replacing Agitator Brushes
Replacing Bag
Replacing Belt
Replacing Bottom Plate Brush
Replacing Headlight
Secondary Filter
Storage
To Clean Stairs
User Check List
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Important safeguards!
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Read all instructions.
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Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
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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.
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Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating
agitator. Do not operate the cleaner in bare feet or when wearing
open toe shoes or sandals.
l Don’t run power nozzle over cord. It may damage insulation.
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Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and
cigarette butts.
l Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They
may damage the cleaner and the bag.
l Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch
before unplugging.
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Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing
the cleaner.
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Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials
such as powder.
l Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage
to cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
l The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
l If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
l Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Fac-
tory Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealers.
l Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in
the instructions. The use of attachments not recommended by
the
anoliance
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Lubrication
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The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bearing.
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.
The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be
lubricated periodically. This should be done by a Hoover Factory
Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.
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UNPACKING THE CLEANER
Upack the cleaner from the carton
and identify the parts shown.
Remove and dispose of the
cardboard packing.
A. Canister
B. Power nozzle
C. Disposable bag
D. Tools with tool storage
rack, extension wands
and hose
Power Nozzle with Headlight for
Model S3139 only
The cleaner assembled will
look like the drawing below.
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FURNITURE GUARD
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COMBINATION
Around cleaner and power nozzle.
CARPET AND FLOOR POWER
NOZZLE Power nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet
pile heights. Has setting for “Carpet” and “Bare Floor”.
SURFACE SELECTOR INDICATOR Shows “Carpet” or
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“Bare Floor” setting of Surface Selector Lever.
SURFACE SELECTOR LEVER Push lever with your toe to
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adjust the power nozzle for “Carpet” and “Bare Floors”.
CARRYING HANDLE
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CASTERS OR WHEELS Provide easier towing; pull cleaner
using hose to guide the cleaner easily over carpet, throw rugs and
door sills.
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HOSE CORD CONNECTION TO CLEANER
into cleaner base at receptacle.
Plug
hose cord
CORD REWIND CONTROL To unwind cord, pull to desired
length. Step on cord rewind control to automatically rewind for
storage.
TOOL STORAGE RACK Tool storage for crevice tool,
furniture nozzle, wall/floor brush and dusting brush. (Removable)
FURNITURE NOZZLE
DUSTING BRUSH
II. WALL/FLOOR BRUSH
13. CREVICE TOOL
ON-OFF CONTROL A convenient foot operated control on top
of cleaner.
SPRING LATCH Connects extension wands.
EXTENSION WANDS Connect to hose and power nozzle or
cleaning tools.
COVER LATCH
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LATCH Step on the handle
adjustment latch to lower the handle.
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CORD CLIPS Clip nozzle cord to extension wands.
SUCTION REGULATOR Close regulator for full suction. Open
regulator for easy cleaning of some types of carpets, lightweight
flexible rugs and lightweight draperies.
NOZZLE CORD CONNECTION TO HANDLE Plug nozzle
cord into receptacle underneath handle.
PLASTIC LATCH RING Connects hose grip to extension
wand or to cleaning tools.
HOSE GRIP
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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.
How to assemble
1. Connect hose
To connect hose, insert hose into
opening of cleaner lining up the
arrow on the hose with the dot
on the cleaner. Turn the hose
clockwise until it lines up with the
bar on the cleaner and latch locks
into place.
When the hose is attached
properly, the hose cord plug will
reach to the receptacle on the
cleaner.
Insert the plug firmly and as deep
into the receptacle as possible.
To disconnect hose, depress latch
away from hose connection
opening in cleaner. While holding
latch, turn the hose counterclock-
wise until the arrow lines up with
dot on the cleaner.
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2. Attach power nozzle
a. Attach power nozzle at the
end of the extension wand. Be
sure the nozzle is locked in place.
To release, press down on the
center of the plastic spring latch
and remove nozzle.
b. Position cord into cord clips
on extension wands, placing excess cord between nozzle and
bottom cord clip.
c. To attach the hose and
extension wands, rotate the
plastic latch ring on hose grip to
accept the button projection on
the extension wands.
Push the handle over the wand
so that the button projection fits
into the slot. Turn the outer ring
on the handle to lock the handle
and wand in place.
d. Connect nozzle power cord to
receptacle underneath handle.
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3. Attach tool storage rack
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To attach tool storage rack, insert
rear projections of rack into the
two rear slots on top of the
cleaner. Snap front middle
section into place.
How to use
Handle adjustments
The handle has two positions
when used with the power
nozzle: Storage and Low. Step
on the Handle Adjustment Latch
to lower the handle. Use the low
position for reaching under low
furniture. Raise the handle
straight up for the storage
position.
To remove, press front middle
section and lift rack up.
Position tools in appropriate
sections on rack as indicated by
symbols.
Carpet and rug cleaning
When using the power nozzle for
carpet and rug cleaning, push the
Surface Selector Lever with your
toe to the “Carpet” setting. The
Selector Indicator should show
the lever on the “Carpet”
position.
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