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 no.
and has a serial number
For your personal records, please enter the model number and serial
number in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe place.
The model number and serial number appear on the bottom of the
cleaner.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner
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Cleaner Description
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How to Use
Cleaning Tools
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Power Nozzle
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If You
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Problems
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Lubrication
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Maintenance
Cleaning Secondary Filter.
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Clearing Obstructions
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Replacing Agitator Brushes
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Replacing Bag
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Replacing Belt.
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Storing Cleaner
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1975, 1978, 1989 The
Hoover Company
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Important Safeguards!
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Read all instructions.
Warning: Electric shock could occur if used 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 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.
Don’t run power nozzle over cord. It may damage insulation.
Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before
unplugging.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder.
Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown below. Remove and dis-
pose of the cardboard packing.
A. Canister cleaner
B. Power nozzle
C. Throw away bag
D. Extension wands, cleaning
tools and hose.
The cleaner assembled will look
like the drawing below.
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Power Nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet pile heights.
Casters provide easy towing; pull cleaner using hose to guide the
cleaner over carpet, area rugs and door sills.
Hose
Cord
Connection to Cleaner
is made by plugging hose cord into
cleaner base at receptacle.
Furniture Guard
ON-OFF Switch is a convenient foot operated switch on top of the
cleaner.
Tool Storage on top of cleaner is for storing furniture nozzle, dusting
brush, wall/floor brush and crevice tool.
Crevice Tool
Cord Storage Hook
Wall/Floor Brush
Dusting Brush
Furniture Nozzle
Spring Latch
locks extension wands.
Extension Wands connect to hose and power nozzle or cleaning tools.
Cover Latch
Carrying Handle
Suction Regulator should be closed for full suction. Open regulator for
easy cleaning of some types of carpet, lightweight flexible rugs and lightweight draperies.
Cord Clips clip nozzle cord to extension wands.
Nozzle Cord Connection to Handle
is made by plugging nozzle cord
into receptacle underneath the handle.
Plastic Latch Ring
rotates to lock handle to extension wands or clean-
ing tools.
Handle is on end of hose for use with extension wands or cleaning tools.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom
of cleaner.
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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 the arrow lines up
with the bar on the cleaner and
latch locks into place.
When the hose is attached prop-
erly, 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, first remove
hose cord plug from receptacle.
Then, depress latch away from
hose connection opening in
cleaner. While holding latch, turn
the hose counterclockwise until
the arrow lines up with dot on the
cleaner. Remove hose.
2. Attach power nozzle
Attach power nozzle at the end
of the straight wand by fitting the
button projection on the nozzle
connector into the opening at the
end of the wand. Be sure the
nozzle is locked in place.
To release, press down on the
center of the spring latch.
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Attach the curved wand to the
straight wand. Position cord into
cord clips on extension wands,
placing excess cord between
nozzle and bottom cord clip.
To attach the hose to the exten-
sion wands, rotate the plastic
latch ring on the handle to accept
the button projection on the
curved wand.
Push the handle over the wand
so that the button projection fits
into the slot. Turn the latch ring
to lock the wand in place.
Connect nozzle power cord to
receptacle underneath handle.
3. Position tools
Place tools on top of cleaner by
pushing tool down securely into
the appropriate socket.
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How to use
Power Nozzle
Handle adjustment
The handle has two positions
when used with the power nozzle: Upright and Operating.
To lower handle to the Operating
position, place your foot on the
power nozzle and push the han-
dle down.
Automatic nozzle
adjustment
The power nozzle adjusts automatically to effectively clean hard
surface floors and all carpet from
low pile to shag.
However, the nozzle is not rec-
ommended for very irregular
floor surfaces such as brick,
slate and certain parquet floors.
To clean these floors, use the
Wall/Floor Brush.
It is suggested that you use the
power nozzle with the Suction
Regulator closed for full suction.
If the power nozzle is difficult to
push, open the Suction Regulator.
Edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of the nozzle
to remove imbedded dirt in car-
pet near baseboards and furni-
ture. Guide the right side of the
nozzle parallel to the edge of the
carpet or furniture for brushed
edge cleaning.
Standard edge cleaning is pro-
vided on the left side of the noz-
zle to remove surface dust and litter. Guide the left side of the nozzle parallel to the edge of the car-
pet for standard edge cleaning.
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Cleaning
Tools
The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the
cleaning task from the descriptions below. Adjust the Suction Regulator
to select the amount of suction appropriate to the cleaning task.
1. Crevice tool for radiators,
dresser drawers, spaces between
kitchen appliances.
2. Wall/floor brush for walls and
very irregular hard surface floors
such as brick and slate.
3. Furniture nozzle for upholstered furniture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors and carpeted
stairs.
4. Dusting brush for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and regis-
ters,
To connect and
remove tools
To connect the tools, insert end
of tool into the extension wand
and snap into position. To
disconnect, press down on the
center of the spring latch and
remove tool.
Tools may also be attached to the
handle by rotating the plastic
latch ring to accept the button
projection on the tool. Then, turn
the latch ring as shown to lock
the tool in place.
To remove the tool, reverse the
above procedure.
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Power cord -
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To avoid damage to the power
cord, leave it connected to the
receptacle on the cleaner at all
times.
To clean hard to
reach areas
The tools attached to the curved
wand, as shown, will enable you
to clean many hard to reach
areas; especially crown
moldings, tops of drapery rods,
shelves, and picture frames.
To clean stairs
Clean stairs by placing the
cleaner on its side as pictured in
the illustration. Clean stairs from
bottom to top.
Storing
cleaner
Cord wrap
When cleaner is not in use, wrap
the cord around the cord storage
hook, located on the cover of the
cleaner, and the carrying handle.
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Your cleaner can be stored on
end as shown in the illustration.
Store the power nozzle with the
handle in the upright position.
The hose, extension wands and
power nozzle can be stored
separately from the cleaner if
desired.
Maintenance
The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the
cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and
keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it
when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will assure continued
cleaning effectiveness.
The bag
When to replace
Check bag from time to time. When the 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 throw away bag and may
cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When the
cleaner is used to remove
materi?
changed frequently.
I ofthis
nature, the bag should be
Where to buy bags
Bags may be purchased from your
ocal Authorized Hoover Dealer or
from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags, be sure to
give the model number of your cleaner.
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What bags to buy
Use HOOVER bag type H with this cleaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at
peak performance, it is imperative that you use
only genuine HOOVER throw away bags made
by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be
identified by the trademarks -
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Replacing the throw away bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Open the cleaner by lifting up on
the latch to release the cover.
Push used bag away from holder
and lift out.
Grasp edges of collar section and
push opening of collar section of’
new bag onto holder. Make sure
collar is pushed completely up to
the ridge on the holder.
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Adjust bag around the motor
housing and open the folds of the
bag to allow the bag to properly
fill. Make sure all four folds are
open.
Note: A bag that does not expand properly may restrict air flow. In this
event, check the bag, making sure all the folds are open. High suction on
some carpet surfaces can cause the nozzle to hug the carpet and also
restrict air flow, When this occurs, reducing the suction with the Suction
Regulator may be helpful.
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Clearing
obstructions
Removing larger items from carpet and floor surfaces before vacuuming will help prevent obstructions in the hose wands or nozzle
connector, and maintain the
cleaning effectiveness of your
cleaner.
To check for obstructions, first
disconnect power nozzle cord
and wands from cleaner base.
Turn cleaner “ON” and check
hose end for suction. Remove any
obstructions. Remove power
nozzle from wands and attach
wands to hose. Check for suction
and remove any obstructions.
Before attaching power nozzle to
wands, check nozzle connector.
While holding nozzle, push noz-
zle connector down to lowest po-
sition.
Look into nozzle connector and
remove any obstructions.
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To clean secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
The secondary filter protects the
motor from dirt particles. If the
filter becomes dirty, either clean
or replace it.
To remove secondary filter, open
cover of cleaner and lift filter off
of motor housing. Clean filter by
rinsing it in water. When dry,
position filter around motor housing with notched edge at the bot-
tom and to the back of the motor
housing.
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. 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 on power nozzle
The belt, located under the nozzle cover, should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition.To check remove the nozzle cover
(see following section). Replace the belt if it is stretched, cut, or broken.
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How to replace the belt
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect
power nozzle from extension
wands.
Turn nozzle over and unscrew the
2 Phillips head screws from the
nozzle base.
Return nozzle to original position
and lift up back of nozzle cover.
Then remove cover, rotating it forward and lifting it off.
To remove the agitator, position
your hand underneath the nozzle
base at the agitator opening and
push up the belt side of the agita-
tor. Remove agitator and old belt.
Place one end of new belt around
the motor pulley, with lettering on
outside of belt.
Then slip other end of belt around
the plastic pulley end of the
agitator.
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Position round projection on end
of agitator (opposite the belt) into
the opening in the wall of the
nozzle base.
The cover attaches at the front of
the nozzle. Place the notched
edge at the front of the cover into
the groove in the nozzle base.
Slide belt side of agitator into
place, pushing the agitator slightly to left, pulling it forward and
then down.
Roll agitator to make sure belt is
positioned properly.
While maintaining front connection, rotate cover over nozzle
base and pull nozzle cord through
opening in cover.
Turn nozzle over and replace
screws.
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Agitator
brushes
When to replace brushes
END PLATES
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before checking
brushes.
To check condition of brushes,
place edge of a card on the bottom of nozzle base, across agitator opening. Rotate agitator by
hand. If brushes do not touch
edge of card, all four brushes and
brush roll should be replaced to
maintain cleaning effectiveness.
When replacing agitator brushes,
ask for HOOVER part No.
48445017.
How to replace agitator
brushes
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect power
nozzle from extension wands.
Remove nozzle cover, agitator
and belt following directions in
“How to replace belt” section.
1. Hold agitator as shown. Turn
end plates in opposite directions
until one end plate comes off.
2. Pull or pry out end sections as
shown in illustration.
Note: Pulley end should be re-
moved by pulling straight out.
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3. Note position of bar-brush assemblies to insure correct replace-
ment.
Remove bar-brush
zjlssemblies
by
pulling them from agitator slots.
Use pliers if necessary.
The word “BAR” is stamped near
the slots on the agitator.
Match the bar side of the bar
brush assembly with the label on
the agitator shell. Slide the new
assemblies into the slots, while
twisting the assemblies in a counterclockwise motion. Push in as
far as possible, tapping the other
end lightly if necessary. Be sure
brushes and bars are aligned for
full length of agitator.
4. Reassemble agitator parts. Line
up locator on end sections with
slot on agitator. Push end sections
into position.
Screw on end plates and tighten.
5. Should you accidentally displace the bearing during dis-
assembly, reassemble as shown.
Replace belt, agitator and nozzle
cover.
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Lubrication
The motor is equipped with two bearings that 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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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
develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Accordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience.
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
A. Cleaner
1. Not firmly plugged in.
1. Plug unit in firmly.
won’t run
2. No voltage in wall plug.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
3. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
B. Cleaner
1.
Bag full.
1. Change throw away bag.
suction 2. Obstruction in hose, wands
2. Remove foreign object.
low or nozzle connector.
3. Secondary filter dirty.
3. Clean filter.
4. Bag not opening.
4. Open bag by pulling folds.
5. Suction regulator control
5. Check to be sure suction
improperly set.
regulator is set properly.
6. Hose not properly connected
6. Insure hose properly
to cleaner.
connected.
C. Agitator
1. Hose power cord not firmly 1. Plug firmly into receptacle
won’t run
plugged in.
on cleaner base and under-
neath handle.
2. Broken or worn belt.
2. Replace belt.
D. Nozzle
1. Low cleaner suction.
1. See Item B.
won’t pick
2. Obstruction in nozzle
2. Remove foreign object.
up
connector.
3. Agitator not running.
3. See Item C.
4. Agitator brushes worn. 4. Replace brushes.
If the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone
book under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for your nearest Hoover
Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where
approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts
may be obtained. The warranty provided with this product has a listing
of the Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the information you need from the Yellow Pages, contact a Hoover Factory
Service Center to find your nearest Authorized Warranty Service Dealer.
For service under warranty, follow the instructions in the Warranty provided with this product.
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for
service as this will only result in delay.
Always identify your cleaner by model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the
bottom of the cleaner.)
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Con-
sumer Affairs Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720,216-499-9200.
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VCMA
VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
(HOOVER - AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER)
Service To The Consumer Since 19 13
This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ-
ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned
wi.th
product safety.
Thkse basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience.
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK
Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or Irqurds.
Do not store machrne outdoors.
Replace worn or frayed power cord
rmmedrately.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS
Never vacuum
love
ashes or cigarette butts.
Never run machine over or place sharp objects on the power cord.
Never let
children
use machine as a toy.
Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Keep machrne on
floor
not on
charrs,
tables, etc.
When machine IS turned on, never allow fingers, eyes,
hair,
garments, etc to come
near
intake
suction ports or
revolvrng
brushes.
Never leave machine running or cord plugged In when unattended.
Turn machine off at
switch
before unplugging from wall outlet.
When unpluggrng machine, grasp plug not cord; gurde cord and plug
durtng
wrapping or cord reel
rewrndrng.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended,
Never vacuum In the presence of flammable or combustible lrqurds or fumes
Always unplug power cord from wall outlet before servrcrng machrne or
attachrny
accessories.
Store machine promptly after each use to prevent
accrdents
from trrpprng over power
cord or machrne.
Use machine and accessories only In manner Intended by manufacturers
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Keep your machine and all accessories clean and in good operating condition
Change or clean bags
and:or filters
as recommended by manufacturer to
marntatn
optimum cleaning
effrcrency,
after unplugging the power cord.
Periodically check revolving brush for build-up of Irnt, hair or other foreign
materral
and remove as necessary, after unplugging the power cord.
Adjust
or replace cleaning brushes when worn, after unpluggrng the power cord
Have machine checked
penodrcally
by manufacturer’s
authorized
service center
Use only manufacturer’s authorized
servrce
center for parts or
servtce
Store machine carefully rn a dry area.
For optimum
cleanrng
performance and safety, study and follow your Owner’s
Manual
keep It rn a handy and safe place for future reference.
THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720
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Litho
USA
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