Hoover Stick Vacuum User Manual
Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating
This is not an Amp rating. Amps do not measure dirt removal, only the
amount of electricity used. Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp is determined
by dividing this model’s Cleaning Effectiveness
*Cleaning Effectiveness is the percent value obtained from dividing:
(a) the geometric mean of the amount of embedded carpet dirt removed in
testing under ASTM Test Method F608-89, by
(b) the value 29 (the geometric mean of the midpoints of the % dirt pickup
scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system).
* by its Amps.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts,
locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners Household” OR -
• checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 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.
HOOVER®
Stick Cleaner
Owner’s
Manual
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company
Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720
Phone: 1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when
requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number
appears in the middle of the back of the cleaner body.)
HOOVER and are registered trademarks
THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720
R5 8-97 S2505/31/41/51/61 Litho USA 56512-167
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
Important Safeguards!
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
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.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Fill in and retain
The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a lightweight
cleaner. It may be used for cleaning bare floors and for quick clean up
on carpet and rugs.
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.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner ............................................ 4-5
Cleaner Descriptions .............................................. 3
Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating............. 11
How To Use
ON-OFF/Speed Selector Switch.................... 6
Rug and Floor Nozzle .................................... 6
Hose and Tool ................................................ 7
Carring handle................................................ 7
If You Have a Problem .......................................... 10
Important Safeguards ............................................. 2
Lubrication............................................................. 10
Maintenance
Dirt Cup ........................................................ 7-8
Rug and Floor Nozzle .................................... 9
Secondary Filter ........................................... 10
Service ................................................................... 11
Storage..................................................................... 8
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© 1996 The Hoover Company
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
• 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 by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
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