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HOOVE
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F|air TMCleaner
with Powered Nozzle
This cleaner inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assem-
bly or operation,
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet
nearest you (click on the "Service" button or
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Owner's Manual
English -_ pp. 1-7
Espa_ol ,,_ pag. 8-11
Frangais ,,_ p. 12-15
Review this manual before
operating cleaner.
Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located in the middle of the back of the
cleaner body.
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.
Index
Assembling Cleaner ....................... 3
Cleaner Descriptions ................. 3
How To Use ..................................... 4
ON-OFF Switch .....................................4
Storage ........................................ 4
If You Have a Problem ................... 6
Service ......................................... 6
Important Safeguards .................... 2
Maintenance ................................ 4-5
Dirt Cup .................................... 4-5
Lubrication .................................. 5
Powered Nozzle .......................... 5
Final Filter ................................... 5
Warranty .......................................... 6
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
w;,...am.n=,: the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• 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 pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials 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 filter.
• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. When picking up very fine
materials such as powder, empty dirt cup often.
• 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 Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot).
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
© 2003 The Hoover Company
www.hoover.com
Save these instructions!
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 or in the Yel-
low Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household" for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
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.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the
"Service" button)
Carton contents
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Cleaner description
The assembled cleaner will look like
the drawing.
A. Cord hook (hook swivels for
quick cord release)
B. ON-OFF switch
C. Dirt cup
D. Removable final filter grill
E. Cleaner body
F. Powered nozzle
G. Dirt cup latch
This cleaner is intended for household
use.
Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all
cardboard and identify parts shown.
1. Handle Section (with toggle bolt)
2. Cleaner body and Powered nozzle
Attach handle
Remove the toggle bolt (A) from the han-
dle section (B) by turning in a counter-
clockwise direction.
Push handle section (B) onto cleaner
body (C), with holes (D) aligned.
Insert toggle bolt through both holes and
tighten by turning clockwise.
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