Hoover U5720-960, U5720-950 Owner’s Manual

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This product was designed for easy assembly (see page 3)

Owner's Manual

Review this manual before

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operating cleaner

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Index

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

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

Cleaner Descriptions ............................ 5

How To Use ........................................ 5-7

Cleaning Tools .................................. 7

If You Have a Problem .................. 13-14

Clearing Blockages ........................ 14

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

Lubrication .......................................... 13

Maintenance

Authorized Service .......................... 13

Cleaning filters .............................. 8-9

Emptying Dirt Cup ............................ 8

Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ...... 11

Replacing Power Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 12

Replacing Belt ............................ 10-11

Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt....12

Replacing Edge Groomers ............ 11

Replacing Headlight ........................ 10

Thermal Protector .............................. 13

Warranty .............................................. 14

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vv a r n i n g : 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.

• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter frequently

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_lamaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover

Factory 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 byThe Hoover Company;others may cause

hazards.

basic precautions, including the following:

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This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you

should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation, call:

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center OR

Visit us on-line at www,hoover, com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button).

Carton contents

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

A. Handle section B. Cleaner body

C. Hose, cleaning tools and wands

(packed on cleaner)

Note: The white switch lock above the ON/OFF switch aids in

the assembly of your cleaner, Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch

lock until assembly is completed.

D. Powered hand tool (some models)

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STEP 1 Attach handle

Remove cardboard (A) and screws from handle section. Discard card-

board.

Slide handle section onto back of handle.

Push screws into holes on back of

handle.

Tighten screws securely with a

Phillips screwdriver. Remove powered hand tool (some

models) from plastic bag and return it to the tool storage area.

Open tool cover on cleaner body

(B).

Remove powered hand tool (some models).

Remove switch lock (C) above ON/

OFF switch (D) by pulling it straight

out. Dispose of switch lock.

If switch lock has come off during assembly, make sure switch is in OFF position (down) before plug- ging into electrical outlet.

Make sure that the switch is in the

OFF position.

Cleaner description

The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.

Model with Powered Hand Tool is shown.

1. Handle

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Tool cover

4. Dusting brush

5. Powered hand tool* or Crevice tool*

(deF)ending on model)

6. Furniture nozzle

7. Dirt cup latch

8. Dirt cup lid

9. Dirt cup

10. Dirt cup handle

11. HEPA cartridge filter

12. Pre-filter

13. Final filter

14.Three position handle

release pedal: step on

lever to lower handle to

operating or low positions.

15. Nozzle control knob: slide

knob to (_orrect setting for height of carpet being

cleaned.

16. Furniture guard

17, Headlight

18. Edge groomers

19. Hose

20. Hose rack

21. Cord hooks: wrap

cord around hooks for

storage. The top hook

can be rotated right or left for easy cord

release.

22. Carrying handle

23. Extension wands

24. Crevice wand*: stores

in rer:lr wand.

*Some models only

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data

plate on bottom of cleaner. This cleaner is intended

for household use.

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 t() install the

proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

ansporting cleaner

T(_move your cleaner from room to

room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push

forward.

ON-OFF switch

Plug cord into electrical outlet.

T(_turn cleaner ON,push swit(:h up.

T() turn cleaner OFF, push swit(:h down.

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Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can also be moved by

using the carrying handle.

Handle positions

The handle of your cleaner has three

positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating posi-

tion for general operation on carpet

and floors; lOW for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release lever

to lower handle.

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