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Canister Cleaner with
Power Nozzle
Owner’s
Enqlish
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Fratqais
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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
l-800-944-9200
outlet locations (U.S. only)
l-330-499-9499
Response Center.
for automated referral of authorized service
to speak with a representative in our Consumer
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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
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index
Assembling Cleaner
Cleaner Description
How To Use
Canister cleaner
Cleaning
Power Nozzle
Suction Regulator
To
If You
Important
Lubrication
Maintenance
Cleaning Secondary Filter
Clearing blockages
Replacing Agitator
Replacing Bag
Replacing
Replacing Headlight
Service
Storage
Warranty
Tools
clean
stairs
Have a Problem
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Fill in and
The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number in
the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model
and has serial number
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual. Verification of
date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product.
retain
Important Safeguards!
liance,
When using an electrical ap
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basic precautions, inclu
READ
ALL INSTtiUCTlONS
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Warning
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Do not use 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 bs used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and ail parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts.
wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
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hot ashes.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
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The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured.
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Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cieaner.They may damage the cleaner
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and the bag.
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Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or
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motorized nozzle.
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Do not use without
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up very fine materials such as powder.
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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
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free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord
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around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
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Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
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Unplug cleaner when not in
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
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handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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if cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being rewound to prevent
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cord from whipping.
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The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
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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
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Use vacuum cleaner oniy for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use
only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
dust
bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when picking
use.Tum
Authori&
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
off ail controls before unplugging.
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
ing the following:
Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when
always follow
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Save these instructions!
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Unpack cleaner from carton and
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identify the parts shown. Remove
and dispose packing.
A. Canister Cleaner
B. Power nozzle
C. Paper bag (installed in cleaner)
D. Extension wands, hose and
cleaning tools (only one of the
combinations shown is included)
The assembled cleaner will look like
the drawing above.
1 .Power nozzle
2.Wand
storage clip*:
cleaner on end and hook clip on
bottom of cleaner
Lightweight hose
3.
Spring latch:
4.
wands together or locks wand to
nozzle or tool.
locks extension
place
Plastic latch ring on plastic
wands:
Extension wands:
5.
and floor nozzle. One or both
wands may be used with cleaning
tools. (Some models have
wands;
see item
some models have
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used with rug
wands.)
Hand grip
6.
Receptacle:
7.
cord underneath hand grip.
Cord clip:
8.
extension wands. On some models
a separate cord clip snaps onto
wands.
Suction regulator:
9.
mum suction; open if power nozzle
is difficult to push on some carpets
or if lightweight rugs or draperies
are being cleaned.
10.
Plastic latch
grip and plastic wands; rotate to
lock wands and cleaning tools to
hose.
connects power nozzle
fastens nozzle cord to
close for maxi-
ring: located on hand
plastic
metal
11. Cord hook:
quick cord release.
On some models:
Cord rewind pedal:
to rewind cord for storage. Hold
rotate hook inward for
step on pedal
plug until cord is rewound.
12. Dusting brush
13. Crevice tool
14. Wall/floor brush*
15. Furniture nozzle
16. Large wheels:
when cleaner is pulled over carpet,
area rugs and door sills.
17. On-Off pedal:
on top of cleaner.
18. Bag lid latch:
provide easy towing
conveniently located
lift to open bag lid.
19. Bag lid
20. Check bag indicator*:
when paper bag should be
checked for fullness.
shows red
21. Hose connector
22. Receptacle:
cord to canister cleaner.
connects power nozzle
23. Carrying handle
24. Headlight*
*Available on some models
This cleaner is intended for household
use.
Operate cleaner
only at voltage
speci-
fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
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Questions or
Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to
quickly resolve any concerns about
your cleaner or questions regarding
its use. Look on the list provided
with the product for your local
Hoover Factory Service Center
in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum
Cleaners - Household” for the nearest
Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer
l-800-944-9200
referral of authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only)
l-330-499-9499
representative in the Hoover
Consumer Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE OR SEND
NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.
(Depot) or call:
for an automated
OR
to speak with a
or
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Connect hose
With hose toward front of cleaner,
push hose connector into opening
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in bag lid.
When hose is attached properly, hose
cord plug will reach to receptacle on
cleaner.
Insert plug as deeply into the
’ tacle as possible. Latch (A) will
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automatically fasten.
To disconnect hose, first remove hose
cord plug from receptacle while pulling
out on latch. Then, depress buttons
(shown in Fig. 3 by arrows) on hose connector and pull up.
Note: The flexible hose contains electrical wires for connection to the
power nozzle
if damaged. The wires should not be
seen through the outer skin.
and
should not be used
recep-
Attach power nozzle and
extension wands
To attach hose to extension wand,
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turn plastic latch ring on hand grip
until outer slot lines up with inner slot.
Push hand grip down onto wand so that
button projection fits into slot. Turn latch
ring to lock into place.
For cleaners with plastic wands,
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the second wand, tools and power
nozzle are attached in this manner.
Reverse procedure to remove wand, tool
or nozzle.
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For cleaners with metal wands,
attach second wand or tool by
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pushing the button projection (C) on one
into the spring latch (D) of the first wand.
Connect nozzle to second wand in the
same manner.
To release, press down on center of
latch and remove nozzle.
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Push plug on power nozzle cord
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completely into cord receptacle
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underneath hand grip.
Always disconnect cleaner from elec-
trical outlet before attaching or
removing power nozzle 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.
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For cleaners with plastic wands,
squeeze tabs on separate cord clip
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together while pressing cord into small
slot (E).
Snap one cord clip (F) onto each extension wand. Adjust cord,
excess between nozzle and bottom
cord clip.
After assembling cleaner, plug
cord into electrical outlet. Turn
a
cleaner on by depressing ON-OFF
pedal (A). To turn cleaner off, depress
pedal again.
placing
For cleaners with metal wands,
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position cord into cord clips (G) on
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wands, placing excess cord between
nozzle and bottom cord clip.
Note: On models with wand storage
clip,
the bottom cord clip is on the wand
storage clip.
On models without cord rewind
pedal,
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cord hook
ing ON-OFF pedal (A).
release cord by rotating
(6)
inward before
depress-
Power nozzle
The power nozzle adjusts automatically
for cleaning hard surface floors and various heights of carpets.
mended for very irregular surfaces
such as brick, slate, and certain par-
quet floors unless it is unplugged
from the cleaner.
tator from rotating. If desired, a special
wall/floor brush (shown in “Cleaning
tools” section) can be purchased for this
task, if it is not included with your model.
It is not recom-
This will stop the agi-
Handle positions
The handle has two positions when
used with the power nozzle:
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upright and operating.
To lower handle to operating position,
place your foot on the power nozzle and
pull handle back.
Edge cleaning
, Brushed edge cleaning is
ed on both sides of the nozzle to
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remove embedded dirt in carpet near
baseboards and furniture. Guide either
side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet
or furniture.
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Check bag indicator
(Available some models)
There are three conditions that will
cause the indicator to become
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completely red:
1.
The bag is full; change bag.
2. Very fine materials (such as powder)
have been picked up, clogging the bag
pores; change bag, even if it is not full.
3. There is a blockage in the nozzle,
hose, tools or at the bag opening;
remove the blockage.
Suction regulator
The suction regulator (C) is located
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on the hand grip and may be used
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to increase or decrease suction for
various cleaning tasks.
If power nozzle is difficult to push on
some carpet, open the suction regulator.
This will prevent damage to the belt.
Cleaning tools
A variety of useful cleaning tools is
included with your cleaner. If the cleaner you have purchased does not include
the wall/floor brush, it is available at a
nominal cost from your Authorized
Hoover Dealer (Depot), a Hoover
Factory Service Center or by writing to
The Hoover Company, North Canton,
Ohio 44720.
Select the proper tool
1. Crevice tool
tight spaces, corners and along
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edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and
baseboards.
2. Furniture nozzle
upholstered furniture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobile
interiors and carpeted stairs.
3. Dusting brush
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and registers.
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4. Wall/Floor brush
walls and very irregular hard surface
floors such as brick and slate.
*Included with some models.
may be used in
may be used for
may be used for
may be used for
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Attach tools to hand
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tic wands by rotating plastic latch
ring until slots align; insert tool and
rotate ring to lock.
To remove tool, reverse above procedure.
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For models with metal wands,
attach tools to wand by pushing
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button projection on tool into spring
latch on wand. Depress center of latch
to remove.
Storing
The cleaning tools are conveniently
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stored in the cleaner, as shown. To
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replace the wall/floor brush, be sure to
turn the nozzle connector toward the
cord hook or rewind pedal (B) before
pushing the brush in place.
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After using models without cord
reel, wrap the cord around the
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OFF pedal (A), cord hook (8) and lip (D)
on rear of cleaner.
To save space, the cleaner may be
stored on its end.
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance task as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
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The bag
When to replace
Check bag from time to time. For models with “CHECK BAG” indicator, check
bag when indicator shows red. When
bag is filled with dirt, the cleaner will not
operate efficiently. Discard used bag.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as
face powder, cornstarch, fireplace
ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the
paper bag and may cause it to burst
even though it is only partially full of
dirt. When the cleaner is used to
remove material of this nature, change
the bag often.
On models with wand storage
hook,
save storage space by
standing cleaner on end and hooking
wand storage clip (E) on bottom of
cleaner.
tioned down as shown.
Lift up on wand to remove storage clip
from cleaner.
The nozzle must be
nosi-
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What bags to buy
If your cleaner was originally equipped
with a allergen filtration bag, it is important to use only
Allergen Filtration Type
filter bags in order to
nal cleaning effectiveness
cleaner.
Regular HOOVER
fit your cleaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner
operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER
throw away bags distributed by The
Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be
identified by these trademarks -
Genuine HOOVER@
S disposable
maintain the origi-
of your
type
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bags will also
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end as shown. Clean stairs from
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How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
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stairs by placing cleaner on
Rotate hose to the side, lift bag lid
latch and open bag lid.
Carefully pull out used bag.
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Form new bag into a box-like
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holder,
Push rear edge of bag into bag
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cavity below seal (A).
Clear bag opening (B) by pushing the
pierced paper through opening toward
bag interior.
Close bag lid.
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Re-attaching bag lid
: The bag lid and hinges are
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designed with a “break-away” feature. If the lid is pushed open too far, it
will come off. It can be easily re-
attached by aligning the hinges with the
appropriate slots in the cleaner, as
shown.
4. Before
to wands, check nozzle connector
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(A).
While holding nozzle, push nozzle con-
nector down to lowest position.
Look into nozzle connector and remove
any blockages.
attaching power nozzle
Secondary filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
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The
secondary filter,
behind the grill in the bag com-
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partment, protects the motor from dirt
particles. If filter becomes dirty, pull off
grill and lift out filter. Wash filter in warm
water or replace it with a new one. A
dry filter must be put back into cleaner.
Do not operate cleaner without sec-
ondary filter in place.
located
The belt
The belt in your power nozzle drives the
agitator. It has been designed specifically for use in this cleaner and is important for effective operation.
What to buy
There are other belts manufactured that
are similar in shape and size but are not
designed for the HOOVER power nozzle. Such belts do not operate the agitator correctly and may create stress
which could damage your power nozzle. Use only a genuine HOOVER belt
No. 38528-011 when a belt replacement
is necessary.
When to replace
The belt, located under the nozzle
cover, should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition.
Remove nozzle cover as shown below.
Replace belt if it is stretched, cut, or
broken.
Clearing blockages
Low suction or pick up may be due to
blockages in the system. Refer to the
following steps to check for blockages,
continuing with each step until the blockage is found:
1. Turn cleaner off and
electrical outlet; then disconnect
power nozzle plug and wands from
hand grip.
2. Plug cleaner in, turn on, and
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check hose end for suction.
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Remove any blockages.
3. Remove power nozzle from wands
and attach wands to hose. Check for
suction and remove any blockages.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet and disconnect power nozzle
from cleaner.
Turn nozzle over and unscrew the
4 recessed Phillips head screws.
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Note: Do not remove the 3 screws in
the triangle formation as these hold
the motor in place.
disconnect from
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Return nozzle to original position:
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lift off nozzle cover.
If belt is not broken, pull it off the
motor pulley (A).
Lift up end of agitator. Remove old
belt from agitator and replace with
new belt (B). Lettering on belt must be
visible.
Stretch belt back and attach to
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Hold opposite end of agitator in place.
Push belt end forward, rotating end plate
(C) until it slides into place. Turn agita-
tor, making sure it rotates freely.
How to replace
The agitator may be replaced with either a
single or double row of brushes.
Single row of brushes - Hoover part No.
49414-051.
Double row of brushes - Hoover part No.
48414-049.
1.
Remove nozzle cover, agitator and belt
as shown in “How to replace belt”.
2. Discard old agitator.
3. Place new agitator as shown in figures
35-37 of “How to replace belt.”
Position nozzle cover on front lip of
nozzle base. Press cover into
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place.
Turn nozzle over and replace screws.
The headlight
(Available on some models)
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The headlight, located in the top of the
power nozzle, operates when the clean-
er is turned on. When replacing the
bulb, use only Hoover part No.
307, which is a fused bulb.
1.
Remove the nozzle cover as shown in
“How to replace belt”.
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When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes,
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opening while turning agitator. To maintain
cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if
brushes do not touch edge of card.
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2. Push old bulb into socket and
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twist to remove. Push new bulb
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into socket and twist into place.
3. Replace nozzle cover.
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Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings,
which have been lubricated 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 by a Hoover Factory Service Center
or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot).
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts,
locate the nearest
Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot) by:
l checking the Yellow Pages
under “Vacuum Cleaners
Household” OR
l checking the list of Factory
Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR
l calling l-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of
authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only)
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,
Burlington, Ontario
l-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete
requesting information or ordering
parts. (The model number appears
on
the bottom of the cleaner.)
model number when
Hoover Factory
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contact Hoover Canada,
L7R 4A8,
Phone:
If you have a
problem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition
when it was shipped from the factory. if
a minor problem occurs, it usually can
Possible cause
Possible solution
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Not firmly plugged in
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No voltage in wall plug.
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Check fuse or breaker.
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Blown fuse/tripped breaker
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Replace fuse/reset breaker
Possible cause
Possible solution
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Bag full.
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Replace paper bag.
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Obstruction in nozzle connector,
hose or wands.
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Remove obstruction.
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Secondary filter dirty.
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Clean filter.
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Suction regulator improperly set.
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Reset suction regulator.
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Hose not properly connected to
cleaner
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Ensure hose is properly connected.
Possible cause
Possible solution
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Hose power cord not firmly
plugged in.
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Plug firmly into receptacle on
cleaner base.
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Broken or worn belt.
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Rep/ace belt.
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Nozzle sealed to carpet.
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Open suction regulator.
Possible cause
Possible solution
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Low cleaner suction.
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See section “Cleaner suction low”.
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Obstruction in nozzle connector.
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Remove obstruction.
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Agitator not running.
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Agitator brushes worn.
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Replace brushes.
Full One Year
Warranty
(Domestic Use)
Your HOOVER@ appliance is warranted
in normal household use, in accordance
with the Owner’s Manual against original
defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one full year from date of
purchase. This warranty provides, at no
cost to you, all labor and parts to place
this appliance in correct operating con-
dition during the warranted period, This
warranty applies when the appliance is
purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions, or in
Canada or from a U. S. Military
Exchange. Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year
warranty which covers the cost of parts
only. This warranty does not apply if the
appliance is used in a commercial or
rental application.
Warranty service can only be obtained
by presenting the appliance to one of
the following authorized warranty service outlets. Proof of purchase will be
required before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Factory Service Centers.
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty
Service Dealers (Depots).
This warranty does not cover pick up
delivery, or house calls; however, if
mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service,
transportation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If further assistance is needed, or if
there are questions concerning this war-
ranty or the availability of warranty ser-
vice outlets, write or phone the
Consumer Response Center, The
Hoover Company, 101 East Maple St.,
North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Phone l-330-499-9499.
For an automated referral of authorized
service outlets in the U.S.A., phone
l-800-944-9200.
In Canada, contact
Burlington, Ontario
Hoover Canada,
L7R 4A8,
l-800-263-6376.
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