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Contents

Assembling Cleaner ............................ 3

Carton Contents .................................... 3

Cleaner Descriptions ............................ 4

How To Use ........................................ 4=6

Cleaning Tools .................................. 6

If You Have a Problem ........................ 11

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

Lubrication ............................................ 9

Maintenance .................................... 6-11

Authorized Service .......................... 11

Cleaning Filters .............................. 7=8

Clearing Blockages ........................ 12

Emptying Dirt Cup .......................... 6-7

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ........9

Replacing Belt ................................ 8=9

Replacing Powered Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 10

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt _10

Replacing Headlight .......................... 8

Thermal Protector .............................. 11

Warranty .............................................. 12

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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 injury:

* 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,

rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or

when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

* 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 materials such as gasoline or

fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

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

cleaner.

* Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose. * Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool. * Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter fre=

quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder. * 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 Sales and 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 Hoover; others may cause hazards.

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WARNING: This product contains chemicaJs known to the State of

California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handfing.

Save these instructions!

if you need any assistance:

Visit our website at hoover.com. Click on the "Service" button to find the service outlet nearest you

OR Call 1=800=944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR

Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

Please do not return this product to the store.

Carton contents

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A. Handle section

B. Cleaner body

C. Cleaning tools and wands

*NOTE: Three (3) wands and the floor brush available on some models

only.

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing materials.

Note: The plug will only fit together one way. If plug is not fitting togeth-

er, check alignment of ends. After the plug ends are fully con=

nected, the orange tie wrap (A) must be removed.

Use caution so as NOT TO CUT the black power cord. Discard the

orange tie wrap.

Grasp orange tie wrap (A) and pull until the black plug (B) comes out of

the handle cavity.

DO NOT remove orange tie wrap until step 1-3 is complete.

Align the groove (D) on the back of the upper handle with the small pro-

jection (E) on the back of the handle nous_ng.

Push upper handle down until you hear a click.

Hold plug (B) with one hand; upper handle (C) with other hand. Push plug into upper handle, align- ing with opposite end of plug and push firmly UNTIL YOU HEAR A

SNAP OR A CLICK.

After ends are connected, pull on

plug to make sure it is securely attached.

Press button (F) at handle base and push handle all the way down.

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Cleaner description

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Position tools

Place smaller diameter end of wand (A) into bottom of rack. Snap wand

into clip at top. Repeat with other wand.

Crevice tool (B) fits into one of the extension wands.

Snap combination tool (C) and pow- ered hand tool (D) into storage

areas on back of cleaner as shown.

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1. Handle grip

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Telescoping handle

4. Handle release button

5. Carrying handle

6. Dirt cup release button

7. Dirt cup assembly

8. Dirt cup door hinge

9. Stair cleaning handle: located below lower edge of dirt cup.

10. Headlight

11. Nozzle control knob:

turn knob to correct setting for height of carpet being

cleaned.

12. Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from mark- ing furniture.

13. Hose handle

14. Combination tool

15. Powered hand tool

16. Hose

17. Hose/tool holder

18. Wands

19. Crevice tool

20. Cord hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. Top

hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.

21. Handle release pedal: step on lever to lower handle to operating or low positions.

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data

plate on back of cleaner.

This cleaner is intendedfor

householduse.

Polarized plug

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If

it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper out-

let. Do not change the plug in any way.

ON=OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet. To turn cleaner ON, push ON/OFF

switch once. To turn cleaner OFF, push switch

again.

Telescoping handle

For convenience in storing or carry- ing your cleaner, the handle is designed to retract into the body of the cleaner. Lower the handle by depressing the button (A) located at the handle base and pushing the handle down. Raise the handle by depressing the button and pulling the handle upward, locking it into the desired position.

TranspoSing cleaner

Tomove your cleaner from room to

room, put handle inupright position,

tilt cleaner back on rearwheels and

push forward.

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Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can also be moved by

using the carrying handle.

HIGH CA_T

Settings

For maximum cleaning perfor- mance, the following carpet height

settings are recommended:

• Lowest setting: for all types of carpet.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push, turn knob to the next higher

setting.

• Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet, where easier pushing effort is desired, while maintaining good cleaning performance.

Handle positions

The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools;

operating position for general operation on carpet and floors; low

for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever to

lower handle.

Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs

Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge.

Before reaching edge, push down on handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) as shown and will

prevent rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge, it

is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower

nozzle, and use only forward strokes.

Carpet height

adjustment

The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle (A).

When it is necessary to raise and

lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, place handle in upright

position and turn the nozzle control knob (B) to the desired setting.

The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner

handle is lowered to the operating position.

Stair cleaning

A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your

cleaner on stairs. With handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle

(A) and guide cleaner with other hand on upper handle.

As an alternative, you may use the hose and power hand tool for stair cleaning. Clean from bottom to top.

When using cleaning tools, the agitator will continue to rotate.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to

carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place it at bottom of stairs.

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C|eaning tools

Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching

hard to clean areas.

The cleaner is ready for tool use when handle is in upright

position.

CAUTION: The agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is

in upright position. Avoid tipping

cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs or carpeted

stairs during tool use.

How to clean tools

To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild deter- gent. Rinse with a damp cloth.

Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse

and air dry before using.

Removing hose

When using cleaning tools, cJeaner

handle should be in the upright

position. Also, turn cleaner OFF

before disconnecting and con=

necting hose to hose tube (A). To use hose, lift hose end (B) as

shown. Check to be sure the hose tube cover (C) is closed over the

hose tube. When you are finished cleaning with

the tools, lift cover from hose tube

and reposition hose end into tube.

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Select proper tool

D. Combination tool use with brush

for carved furniture, table tops,

books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shut- ters, and registers.

Remove brush to clean upholstered furniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing, and carpeted stairs.

E. Powered hand tool may be used for upholstered furniture, draperies,

mattresses, clothing, automobile

interiors, and carpeted stairs.

F. Crevice tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers,

upholstered furniture, stairs and

baseboards.

G. Wands are used to give extra length to your hose. Use them with any of the above tools.

Note: Some models include three (3) wands.

H. Floor brush (available on some models only) use on hard surface

floors.

Attach wand and tools

Attach tool or wand to the hose (I). Attach tool to wand (J) by pushing it

firmly onto the wand. Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten

or loosen the connection.

Combination tool

Slide brush to remove.

To replace brushes, align bottom of

brush with grooves (K) on tool. Slide brush into place.

Familiarizeyourselfwiththesehome maintenancetasksasproperuse andcareofyourcleanerwillensure continuedcleaning effectiveness.

Dirt cup

When to empty

Empty the dirt cup before the dirt reaches the fill line (A).

CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or corn- starch, may seal the filter and cause a reduction in performance. When using the cleaner for this

type of dust, empty the cup and

clean the filters often.

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Hew to empty

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use the cleaner

without dirt cup or filters in place. Press dirt cup release button (B)

and pivot cup out.

Holding dirt cup over trash recepta- cle, press dirt cup door release but-

ton (C) to open dirt cup door (D). Press dirt cup door release button to

latch dirt cup door closed.

Cleaning filters

Cyclonic filter

assembly

How to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place.

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-2.

Twist filter assembly (A) counter- clockwise. Remove assembly from dirt cup.

Place bottom of dirt cup in first. Pivot cup into cleaner body.

Dirt and debris can be cleaned from the filter assembly by brushing with

the cleaner's combination tool. Place the filter assembly on the dirt

cup, aligning tabs (A) on either side of filter with slots on dirt cup (B) and

twist it clockwise to secure into posi- tion. Press dirt cup door release but-

ton (C) to latch dirt cup door closed. Replace dirt cup as described in

Figs. 3-4 & 3-5.

Press on dirt cup release button while firmly pressing on dirt cup.

Release button in order for it to return to proper position and lock

the dirt cup into place.

Secondary filter

How to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not operate cleaner

without dirt cup or filters in place.

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-2.

Pull down on latch (A) located at the

top of the dirt cup cavity to remove gray filter frame (B). Remove white

fabric filter and black foam filter from frame. Hand wash filters in cold

water with a mild detergent. Allow filter frame and both filters to

air dry for 24 hours before replacing

filters into filter frame.

Reposition filter frame by inserting

tabs (C) into slots (D) on back of dirt

cup cavity. Rotate filter frame up

toward top of dirt cup cavity and

snap closed. Continued < 7

Final filter

How to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not operate cleaner

without dirt cup or filters in place.

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-2.

Pull filter frame (A) straight out from bottom of dirt cup cavity. Do not

attempt to remove filter (B) from

frame.

Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent.

Allow to air dry for 24 hours before

replacing frame into bottom of dirt cup cavity.

What to buy

When purchasing new filters, ask for:

Secondary filter-white fabric filter, HOOVER part No. 93002520.

Final filter assemby, HOOVER part No. 93002521.

Headlight replace- ment

What to buy

This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114 wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.

27313107.

installing bulb Pull old bulb straight out of socket,

Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place.

Excessive force is not required.

Removing lens Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

Press handle release pedal and place handle in low position.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove

the the screw as shown and lift off

lens.

Replacing lens Reposition lens and secure with the

screw.

Belt replacement

The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is

important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located

under the hood of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time

to be sure it is in good condition.

When to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

To check belt, remove hood as shown in Fig. 3-13. Replace belt if it

is stretched, cut or broken.

What to buy

To assure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your cleaner. When purchasing a new belt, ask for HOOVER part No. 38528040 (belt package part No.

40201190).

How to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Removing hood

Press handle release pedal and place handle in low position.

Using a coin, turn the two slots (A) on either side of the hood as shown.

Rotatehoodtowardfrontofcleaner andremovethehood.

Removing agitator brush roll Remove agitator brush roll and used

belt.

Discard used belt.

installing new belt With lettering on outside of belt,

slide new belt over motor pulley (B).

Replacing agitator brush roll Insert agitator through belt and place

belt in belt guide (C) on agitator.

The agitator brush rol|

When 'to replace

When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced.

To check condition of brushes, dis- connect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

Securing agitator

Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end opposite

the belt into the rectangular slot (D) on side of cleaner.

Pull other side of agitator (E) into place.

Turn agitator making sure belt turns freely and is not pinched between

agitator and bottom of cleaner.

Wha,t ,to buy

When purchasing a new agitator,

ask for HOOVER part No.

48414115.

How 'to replace

Disconnect cleaner from electrical

outlet.

Remove hood, belt and agitator fol- lowing directions in "The belt" sec-

tion beginning with Fig. 3-13.

Discard old agitator. Continue following the directions in

"The belt" section to reposition belt, new agitator and hood.

Replacing hood

Align tabs (F) on hood with slots (G) on base of cleaner. Pivot hood into

position. Secure hood into position by turning

the coin slots (Fig. 3-13).

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bear- ings that contain sufficient lubrica- tion for the life of the motor. The

addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add

lubricant to motor bearings.

Move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator.Tomain-

tain cleaning effectiveness, replace

agitator if brushes do not touch card.

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Powered hand tool

Agitator brush rol|

replacement

When agitator brushes are worn, the

brush roJl should be replaced. Ask

for HOOVER part No. 48414088.

How to replace

1. Remove tool from hose and turn it so bottom faces up. Press the

latches on both sides of tool and remove bottom plate (A).

2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and remove belt guard (B).

3. Remove agitator including end

plates (C) and discard.

4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is in good condition. If belt is cracked, gouged or broken, replace it (see following section).

5. Insert brush roll through belt and

position belt over gear teeth (D) on

brush roll.

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6. With curved ends down, slide end plates (C) of brush roll into slots (E)

on tool.

Powered hand tool

13elt replacement Inspect the belt

The powered hand tool belt is

designed to last a long time and is not normally replaced. However, if

the belt is cracked, gouged or bro-

ken, it should be replaced.

7. Replace belt guard (B) making sure not to pinch brush bristles in guard. Turn agitator, to make sure it rotates freely.

Replace and tighten screws.

Replace be|t

When replacing belt, ask for

HOOVER part No. 38528037.

1. Remove tool from hose. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and brush

roll as described in Figs. 3-21

through 3-23.

8. To replace bottom plate (A), insert

the four tabs on edge of bottom

plate into slots on front of tool. Pivot bottom plate down and snap

closed.

4. With flat sides of turbine retainers (G) pointing down, slide retainers

into grooves (H)in tool housing and snap into place.

5. Replace brush roll, belt guard, and bottom plate as described in

Figs. 3-23 through 3-26.

Remove tool from hose. The belt can be seen through the top of the nozzle or by removing the bottom

plate and belt guard (Figs. 3-21 and 3-22).

2. Grasp turbine (E) and pull firmly to remove.

3. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F). Replace with new belt.

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