Hoover U4087, U4085, U4075 Owner’s Manual

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Owners

Convertible_

Cleaner

Manual

INDEX

Adjusting Cleaner to Rug .......................... 4

Assembling Cleaner ................................ 3-4

Attachments .......................................... 6-8

Belt .................................................... IO-11

Brushes ................................................... 12

Changing the Throw-away Bag .......... 4,9-10

Energy Saving Tips .................................. 15

Handle Adjustments ................................ 5

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

Replacing the Headlight .......................... 13

Service .................................................... 14

User Check List ...................................... 14

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

• Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or

on wet surfaces.

• Keep hands, feet, and hair away from rotating agitator.

• Read atl instructions. Use cleaner only for its intended
functions.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner.
They may damage the cleaner and the bag.

• Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or LIVE ashes

and cigarette butts.

• Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.

• Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials

such as powder.

• Instruct children not to play with the cleaner and to stay
clear of cleaner when it is in use.

• Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid

damage to cord, plug, prong, or receptacle.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before

servicing the cleaner.

• 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.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
NEW HOOVER CLEANER

ASSEMBLE HANDLE PIECES

Remove cardboard from end of handle pieces.

Slide the two handle pieces together. Check to

see that cord clips are on the same side of the
handle. Insert bolt through small holes and
secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver.

If the nut and bolt are not
assembled as shown in the
illustration, the holes in the

handle pieces are not lined
up correctly.

ATTACH HANDLE TO CLEANER

Unscrew nut and remove bolt and

plate from handle socket. Place
handle so that the holes in the

bottom of the handle are directly
in line with the electrical prongs

and make sure the handle is posi-

tioned so that the switch is to

rear of cleaner.

Push down until handle is secure-

ly in place. Insert bolt through

small holes of handle pieces and
secure with nut. Tighten nut
with screwdriver.

If bolt appears too short, the

plate is on back wards or upside

down. Make sure that the con-

tour of the plate fits around the

handle as in illustration.

OPERATE THIS CLEANER ONLY AT VOLTAGE SPECIFIED
ON DATA PLATE ON BOTTOM OF CLEANER.

HOW TO ATTACH OUTER

JACKET TO CLEANER

Place the two projections at the
bottom of the outer bag assembly

inside the wire loops at the back
of the cleaner. Pull the bag clip

to the left and fit bag against
opening. When you release the
bag clip, make sure that it fits
completely over the bag lock.
Attach the spring to the support

hook, which is located on the
handle.

HOW TO ATTACH THROW-

AWAY BAG TO CLEANER
Open the outer jacket and pull

out tube. Roll rubber bag re-
tainer down the tube toward

the cleaner. Slip the open end of
the throw-away bag onto tube and
push as far back as possible. (Be
sure to match arrow on throw-away
bag with the 0 mark on the tube.)

Unroll the rubber bag retainer so
it holds bag firmly in place.
Grasp the pleats on each side of

the throw-away bag at dotted line
and pull out until entire dotted

line is visible. Place throw-

away bag inside the outer jack-
et without folding and close
jacket.

After turning cleaner on, push

down on the handle until the

front of the cleaner is free

from the carpet. This insures
that the throw-away bag is

inflated.

To turn
cleaner on,

push switch
down. To

turn cleaner
off, pull the
switch up.

HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS

The handle on your cleaner has three positions -- storage, operating,

and low (for reaching under low furniture). The handle can be low-
ered by stepping on pedal at the left rear of cleaner. The handle

should always be in storage position when cleaning tools are used.

RUG ADJUSTMENTS
The rug adjustment lever located on the right

rear of the cleaner offers four different positions

for better cleaning on a wide range of carpet. The
four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH and

=' SHAG.

To select the desired rug position, tilt the cleaner

forward and adjust the lever until it "clicks" into
the desired position.

For best results the lever is conveniently adjusted

by hand.

Select the LOW setting for cleaning low pile and kitchen carpeting.

Notice that the nozzle of the cleaner is flush with the carpet. For rugs
of normal pile height, select the NORMAL position. If the cleaner is
difficult to push, move the lever to the HIGH position. Choose the

SHAG position for cleaning very long or shag pile carpet.

Note: When removing loose dirt from hard surface floors, adjust the

cleaner to the NORMAL position. The LOW setting on the cleaner

lowers the nozzle to the carpet for effective cleaning of LOW carpet.

However, be certain to change the rug position when cleaning normal

or shag pile carpet. If the LOW setting is used when cleaning normal
or shag pile carpet, there is an increase in the belt load and pushing

effort is greatly increased.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED

OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.