Hoover U4209, U4205, U4203, U4201 Owner’s Manual

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tuO_cleaner. It Is used for carpet and rug cleannng and may be used with attachments for above the floor cleaning.

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Index

Assembling Cleaner. • ........................... 5

Cleaner Description ........................... 3,4

How to Use

Cleaning Tools ............................. 8-11

Special Features .............................. 7

Upright Cleaner ............................. 6-7

If You Havea Problem .......................... 21

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

Lubrication ................................. ..2 1

Maintenance

Authorized Hoover Service ................. 12,21

Dirt Duct and Dirt Tube .................... 18,19

Replacing Belts ........................... 15-17

Replacing Brushes ........................... 20

Replacing Headlight ......................... 14

Replacing ThrowAway Bag ................ 12,13

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 children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

• Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agita-

tor. Do not operate 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.

• Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids

or fumes.

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

damage the cleaner and the bag.

• Do not allow cleaner to run in a stationary position on non-carpeted

floors; damage could occur to these surfaces.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before

unplugging.

• 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.

• If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being re-

wound to prevent cord from whipping.

• 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

instructions. Use only attachments recommended by the appliance manufacturer; others may cause hazards.

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Unpacking

section

Cleaner base and bag

assembly

Unpack the cleaner from the car-

ton and remove and dispose of

cardboard packing.

Cord reel model

Make a small loop with cord and place it over the hook at the back

of the handle. When operating,

cord should be positioned as shown.

Before operating your cleaner,

identify features and controls

shown in the diagram, then, read the section on "How to use."

1. Edge Cleaning: Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side of the cleaner. Standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side.

2, Handle Release Pedals; step on either pedal to lower handle to either

operating or low position. (Some models have only one pedal.)

3. Cord Reel: to unwind cord, pull from cord reel to desired length, (Available with some models.)

4. Cord Return Button: depress to automatically rewind cord for storage. Hold plug until cord is rewound. (Available with some

models.)

5. Vinyl Bag Jacket: covering for throw away bag.

6. Bag Spring: place spring ring over hook to support the bag.

7. ON-OFF Switch: some models have two speeds.

8. Handle Grip

9. Twin Headlight (Available with some models.)

10. Carpet Height Adjustment Lever: choose "'LOW/MED", "PLUSH", or "SHAG".

11. Molded Furniture Guard

Note: If using cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change bag frequently.

See "Maintenance" section for bag replacement.

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.

Cord wrap model

Wrap cord around hooks for stor-

Cord

storage

hooks

age.

On some models the top hook can be rotated forward or backward

for easy cord release. The hook

can then be repositioned for

wrapping the cord.

How to assemble

Remove the tape holding the two handle attachment screws from

the lower end of the handle. Set screws aside.

Align handle with ON-OFF switch to the rear of the cleaner and label

to the front. Fold cord beside cord tube as shown. Push cord and

tube completely up into handle.

CORD

Insert handle into the cleaner to

the line indicated on label. Inser- tion to the line is necessary for

proper screw alignment.

Remove paper bag from inside the

vinyl jacket. Then remove dirt tube

by pushing to either side to release retention clips. Lift tube up and

out.

Lower handle to operating posi-

tion and place spring bag ring over

hook located on handle.

Insert the two screws into the

holes provided inside the front housing.

Tighten with screwdriver. Snap

dirt duct back into place. Replace

paper bag. (Follow instructions

on bag.)

Zip vinyl jacket. Cleaner is ready

to use.

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How to use

To transport

To move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the ,p-

right position, tilt the cleaner back

on the large rear wheels and push

forward.

Handle adjustment

The handle of your cleaner has

three positions: Upright for stor-

age and when using attachments. Operating for general operation on

carpet and foors. Low for reaching under low furniture. The handle

can be lowered by stepping on the pedal on either side at the rear of the cleaner. (Some models have

only one pedal. )

ON-OFF switch

OFF LOW

HIGH

To turn cleaner ON, push switch down. To turn cleaner OFF, push

switch up.

Some cleaners are equipped with a two-speed switch. When the switch is pushed up as far as pos-

sible, it is in the OFF position.

LOW SPEED is to be used for less

vigorous cleaning and reduced

suction on delicate carpet, rugs,

and non-carpeted floors. Slide

the switch down one notch from

OFF to LOW speed. HIGH SPEED is to be used for

cleaning most carpet and for use with attachments. When the

switch is pushed down as far as

possible it is in HIGH speed.

Note: When cleaning any floor covering, turn cleaner "OFF"

when unattended, particularly on

non-carpeted floors. The agitator cleans so thoroughly that opera-

tion while the cleaner is stationary

may mar the floor covering.

Special features

Edge cleaning

Brushed edge cleaning is provided

on the right side of the cleaner to

remove imbedded dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture.

Guide the right side of the cleaner parallel to the edge of carpet or

furniture for brushed edge clean-

ing.

Standard edge cleaning is provid- ed on the left side of the cleaner.

Standard edge cleaning removes

surface dust and litter.

Adjustment for carpet

pile height

The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle. This is

the opening at the bottom of the cleaner where the agitator is lo-

cated.

It is necessary for the nozzle to be

adjusted properly to the various carpet pile heights. The adjust-

ment lever on the front of the cleaner may be set on three differ-

ent self-adjusting ranges. On very dense pile plush or shag

carpet, some difficulty in pushing the cleaner may occur. In this

case, position the adjustment le- ver on PLUSH or SHAG.

When cleaning non-carpeted

floors, set adjustment lever to

LOW/MEDIUM and use LOW SPEED, if available on your

cleaner. Because of the vigorous action of the agitator, do not

allow cleaner to run in a sta- tionary position on any floor

covering, as marring may occur. Disconnect cleaner from electri-

cal outlet before making nozzle adjustment.

To change nozzle adjustment grasp the handle and tilt the

cleaner forward. Move the lever

with your hand until it "clicks" in-

to the desired position.

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