Hoover Sidewinder User Manual
Hand Vac
Owner’s Manual
English ➜ pp. 1-7
Español ➜ pág. 8-11
Français ➜ p. 12-16
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operating cleaner.
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Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being
shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance
during assembly 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 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
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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a lightweight handheld cleaner. It is designed for quick cleanups on carpet, rugs or upholstery.
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.
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Index
Cleaner Descriptions .........................3
How to Use ......................................3-4
If You Have a Problem .......................7
Important Safeguards ........................2
Lubrication ..........................................7
Maintenance
Agitator Belt ................................5-6
Agitator Brush ............................6-7
Clearing Blockages .......................5
Dirt Cup .......................................4-5
Reusable Filter ...............................5
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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
Warning:
• 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 liquids 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 bag.
• Do not use without dirt cup 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.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may
cause hazards.
Save these instructions!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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Unpack the cleaner from the carton and
identify the parts shown. Remove and
dispose of cardboard packing.
1. Bottom plate
2. Multi-purpose nozzle
3. Front cover
4. On/Off switch
5. Handle
6. Dirt cup
7. Dirt cup latch button
8. Nozzle latch
This cleaner is intended for household
use.
Operate cleaner only at voltage speci-
fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
1. Cleaner Descriptions
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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 or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners –
Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (depot) or:
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 the Hoover
Consumer Response Center.
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ON
OFF
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ON/OFF switch
To reduce of 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.
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Slide
ON/OFF switch back to turn cleaner off.
2. How to Use
Multi-purpose nozzle
The multi-purpose nozzle has been built
into the front of the cleaner. It is
designed for use on carpet, rugs, upholstered furniture, mattresses, automobile
interiors and carpeted stairs.
The nozzle has a rotating agitator
which should be kept away from hair,
hands, feet and loose clothing. Keep
cleaner away from children.
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How to rotate nozzle
CAUTION: MOVING PARTS. TURN
CLEANER OFF BEFORE ROTATING
NOZZLE.
To rotate nozzle either vertically or horizontally, place thumb on latch (A) with
finger on front of nozzle.
Press latch toward edge of nozzle and
rotate.
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