Hoover U4115001, U4115, U4113, U4109, U4107 Owner’s Manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination
cleaner equipped with a two speed motor. One speed is utilized when the

cleaner is being used on carpet and rugs, and a second higher speed is for

use with attachments.

Your cleaner is a model ................................ *.........*...................

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 are on the bottom of the cleaner.

Save!

INDEX

Cleaner Description ..................................................... 3

Energy Saving Tips ...................................................... 2

How to Unpack and Assemble Cleaner ...................... 3-6

How to Use on Carpet and Floors ............................. 6-8

How to Use Cleaning Tools ..................................... 9-13

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

Lubrication ................................................................. 18

Maintenance of 'Convertible' Cleaner

Authorized Hoover Service .................................... 18

How to Replace Belt ......................................... 15,16

How to Replace Brushes ................................... 16,17

How to Replace Headlight ..................................... 14

Replacing the Bag ........................................... 5,6,14

Second Speed ............................................................. 12

User Check List .......................................................... 18

© The HoOver Company 1972

Important safeguards !

• 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 chil-

dren. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattend-
ed at any time.

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

• Don't run cleaner 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 un-

plugging.

• 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 instruc-

tions. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manu-
facturer may cause hazards.

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

1. Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly, before overfilled. Use a genuine
HOOVER bag made for your model cleaner.

2. To maintain effective cleaning, replace agitator brushes and belt when

necessary.

3. Turn off cleaner when not in use, such as when moving furniture.

4. Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level - have inspection
and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized

Hoover Service Dealer.

UNPACKING THE CLEANER

Unpack the cleaner from the carton

and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1.

Remove and dispose of the cardboard

packing.

1. Upper handle section

2. Lower handle section

3. Cleaner base

4. Outer bag assembly

5. Disposable bag

1 2 3

The cleaner assembled will look

like the drawing below.

HANDLE

CORD STORAGE HOOKS

wrap cord around cord

hooks for storage.

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

FOR CARPET PILE
HEIGHT to adjust the

undersideof the cleaner
(nozzle location) to the

carpet pile height.

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FIG. 1

ON-OFF SWITCH to turn
on, slide switch downward;

to turn cleaner off, slide

the switch upward.

SPRING HOOK place

spring ring over hook to
suppo_ the bag.

BAG JACKET outer

covering for throw away

bag.

HANDLE BAIL support

for handle.

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PILE HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY

indicates the four positions
set by the Adjustment \

Lever for cleaningvarious

carpet piles. Four positions

are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH,
and SHAG.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

(some models)

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CARRYING HANDLE

located underneath handle

bail.

HANDLE RELEASE
LEVER step on lever to

lower handle to operatint_

.and low position.

FURNITURE GUARD

prevents c_eanerfrom
rubbing against furniture.

3 After identifying each part, you are ready to begin assembling.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE
A. Put handle together

Slide the two handle pieces together.

Check to see that cord storage hooks

are on the same side of handle. Insert

bolt through small holes and secure
with nut. Tighten nut with screw-
driver. Fig. 1.

If the nut and bolt are not assembled

as shown in the illustration, the holes

in the handle are not lined up correctly.

Fig. 2.

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B. Attach handle to the cleaner

Unscrew nut and remove bolt from

handle socket. Fig. 3.

3

Connect electric plug on handle bail

with the socket on the handle. Make

sure plug assembly is positioned as

shown in illustration. Fig. 4.

Push handle down into place in bail.

The excess wire and electric connec-
tion is guided into the handle. Push

4

5

down until handle is securely in

place. Fig. 5.

Insert second bolt through small
holes of handle and secure with nut.

Fig. 6. Tighten nut with screwdriver.

6 4

C. Attaching outer bag to cleaner

The outer bag is connected at the rear
of the cleaner. There are two projec-

tions at the bottom of the outer bag
assembly.

To attach outer bag to the cleaner,

place the two projections at the bot-

tom of the outer bag assembly inside
the metal grooved plate. (You will

find the grooved plate extending out

from the bottom rear of the cleaner.)

Fig. 1.

Just above the opening at the rear of
the cleaner is the bag clip. Pull the

bag clip to the left and fit bag against

opening. When you release the bag
clip, it should move to the right and

fit completely over the bag lock.
Fig. 2.

Attach the bag to the bag spring hook,
which is located on the top section

of the handle. Fig. 3.

D. Attach throw away bag

to cleaner

To attach throw away bag to cleaner,

unzip outer bag. Pull out tube.

Insert curved collar of bag into holder.

Slide collar of bag into slots of holder
until it fits securely.