Hoover S2505 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

HOOVE

Stick Cleaner

This cleaner inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assem- bly or operation 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 our Consumer Response Center or

Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com to find the service

outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button).

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

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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 .................... 3-4

Cleaner Descriptions ................. 3

Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp

Rating .............................................. 7

HowTo Use .................................. 4-5

Carrying handle .......................... 5

Hose and Tool ............................. 5

ON-OFF/Speed Selector Switch ....... 4

Rug and Floor Nozzle ................ 4

Storage ........................................ 5

If You Have a Problem .................... 7

Service ......................................... 7

Important Safeguards .................... 2

Maintenance ................................ 5-6

Dirt Cup .................................... 5-6

Lubrication .................................. 6

Rug and Floor Nozzle ................ 6

Secondary Filter ......................... 6

Warranty .......................................... 7

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Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

warning: Toreduce 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

and all 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 liquids such as gasoline 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, depress bag cap, shake filter bag and 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. Use only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause

hazards.

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)

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center

Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button)

Carton contents

1 2

Cleaner description

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing. A. Cord hook

B. Hose hook (some models)

C. Hose (some models)

D. ON-OFF/Speed selector switch E. Dirt cup F. Carrying handle

G. Cleaner body

Depending on the model you pur-

chased, ONE of the above Rug/Floor

Nozzles is included with your cleaner. H. Standard nozzle

I. Deluxe nozzle

J. Deluxe wheeled nozzle

This cleaner is intended for household

use.

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Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all

cardboard and identify parts shown.

1. Handle Section

2. Cleaner Body

3. Hose with tool (some models)

4. Nozzle

Attach handle

Remove the tape securing the hose hook and screw to the handle. A Phillips

screwdriver is needed for assembly.

With cord hooks (K) upward, slide handle onto cleaner body.

For attached hose models, place hose

hook on handle by first inserting tab (L) into slot (M).

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