Hoover U4125 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.

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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 ................................................................. "i8

Maintenance

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

1 _ The Hoover Company 1975

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.

Do not operate the cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or

sandals.

• 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 I

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

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The cleaner assembled will look
like the drawing below.

HANDLE

CORD STORAGE HOOKS
wrap cord around cord

hooks for storage.

HANDLE BAIL

Support for handle.

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ADJUSTMENT

FOR PILE CARPET

HEIGHT. Adjusts the
underside of the cleaner

(nozzle location) to the

carpet pile height for
cleaning various carpet

piles. Four positions
are: LOW, NORMAL,

HIGH, and SHAG.

Fig. 1.

SPRING HOOKplace

spring ring over hook
to support the bag.

BAGJACKET

ON-OFF SWITCH ON
HANDLE BAIL to turn

cleaner ON or OFF, push

pedal down with toe.

CARRYING HANDLE

located underneath
handle bait.

BAG CLIP

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

After identifying each part, begin assembling.

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HANDLE RELEASE
LEVER step on lever to

lower handle to operatin(
and low position.

FURNITURE GUARD

prevents cleaner from
rubbing aginst furniture.

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE

A. Attach handle to the cleaner

Unscrew nut and remove bolt and
plate from handle bail.

Place lower handle section into
handle bail lining up small holes

toward front of cleaner. Cord will

run up indentation at base of handle.

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Insert bolt into holes in front of

handle.

Place plate over end of bolt and hole
at back of handle. The tab at the bot-

tom of the plate will fit into the han-
dle and the tabs of the handle bail

will fit the cutout areas of the plate.

Secure with nut. Tighten nut with
screwdriver.

B. Join upper and lower handles

Join upper and lower handles, aligning
holes. Check to see that cord storage

hooks are on the same side of handle.

Place cord clip around cord with flat
side toward handle of cleaner and

holes to the front.

Insert bolt through washer, cord clip
and both parts of the handle (small
holes). Secure with nut. Pull up slack

in cord and tighten nut with screw-
driver.

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.

BAG

PROJECTIONS

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

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To attach throw away bag to cleaner,

unzip outer bag. Pull out tube.

Insert curved collar of bag into holdl

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