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Carton Contents ............................................................... 6
Attach Handle .................................................................. 6
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Handle Release ................................................................ 8
Automatic Height Adjustment ............................................ 8
©arrying ©leaner ............................................................... 8
Stair ©leaning ................................................................... 8
Ohanging Bag .................................................................. 9
Replacing Brushroll ........................................................... 10
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7 SERV CE
8 WI_. k R.A. t4 T Y
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OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS
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Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautionsshouldalways befollowed, including the following:
• READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE.
• ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
• OPERATECLEANERONLYAT VOLTAGESPECIFIEDON DATAPLATEONBOTTOMOFCLEANER.
• NOTINTENDEDFORCOMMERCIALUSEINANY HOUSEHOLDORFORANYOTHERCOMMERCIALPURPOSE.
• DONOTLEAVECLEANERUNATTENDEDWHENPLUGGEDIN.
• REGULARLYCHECKTHEDISPOSABLEBAGFORREPLACEMENT.
• WARNING:FULLYASSEMBLECLEANERBEFOREOPERATING.
• WARNING:DONOTUSESHARPOBJECTSTOCLEANOUTTHEHOSESINCETHEYCOULDCAUSEDAMAGE.
• WARNING:THE CORDS,WIRES,AND/OR CABLESSUPPLIEDWITHTHIS PRODUCTCONTAINSCHEMICALS,INCLUDING
LEADORLEADCOMPOUNDS,KNOWNTOTHESTATEOFCALIFORNIATO CAUSECANCERANDBIRTH DEFECTSOROTHER
REPRODUCTIVEHARM.WASHHANDSAFTERUSING.
• Do not leaveappliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not work-
ing as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a Hooversalesand service center
or authorized dealer (depot).
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keepcord away from heated surfaces.
• Donot unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
• Donot handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Donot use with any open-
ing blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away
from openings, brushroll and other moving parts.
• Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe
shoes or sandals.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Useextra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Donot useto pick upflammable or combustible liquids, such as
gasoline, fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be
present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Donot use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Donot leave product running in upright position.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner.
• Donot put any objects into openings. Do not usewith any open-
ing blocked, keep free of dust and lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use described in the
instructions. Use only attachments recommended by Hoover;
others may cause hazards.
• Any servicing required other than what has been stated in this
manual should be performed by an authorized service repre-
sentative. Forcontact info see "service" section.
• Vacuum should be stored in a dry, indoor area, on the floor,
with the handle locked inthe upright position.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
• THISCLEANERIS INTENDEDFORHOUSEHOLDUSE.
WARNING:TOreducethe risk of electricshock, this
appliancehas a polarizedplug (oneblade is wider than the other).
This plugwill fit in a polarizedoutlet onlyoneway. If the plugdoes
notfit fullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.If it still doesnotfit, contact
a qualifiedelectricianto installthe properoutlet.Do notchangethe
plug inanyway.
1 Handle
2 On-Off Button
3 Hi-Low Button
4 Check Bag Indicator
5 Upper/Lower Cord Hooks
6 Carrying Handle
7 Bag Door
8 Stair Cleaning Handle
9 Head ign_
10 Handle Release Peda
11 Furniture Guard
12 Edge Groomers
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Remove all parts from carton and identify each
item shown. Make sure all parts are located
before disposing of packing.
A Handle
B Cleaner body
C Bagged screw (Attached to upper cord wrap.)
A ac_ Hand e
TOOL REQUIRED:
PHILLIPS OR
FLATH EAD
SCREWDRIVER
2.2Push handle into
opening at top of
cleaner.
2.3 Using a screwdriver,
tighten screw sec-
urely.
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C
Pushtoturncleaneronandoff.
2 F'owe__ t'_ /[OW
HI - High traffic areas
LOW - throws/ delicate rugs
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Light will illuminate red when bag
is full or if system is clogged.
Handle Releas_
Step on handle release
pedal to lower handle.
Auto_ ac /,qe{:_/_t
Ad ,_s__e
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The nozzle automati-
cally adjusts to various
carpet heights and hard
floor surfaces.
With handle in lowered position, grasp cleaner by
upper handle and stair cleaning handle.
The cleaner can be
moved by using the
carrying handle.
While grasping handles, move cleaner back and
forth to clean stairs.
CHANGING DISPOSABLE BAG
DISCONNECT GLEANER FROM ELECTRICAL
OUTLET.
Cheek disposable bag from time to time or when
"Check Bag" indicator light acmes on. Change
the disposable bag when it becomes full. If too
much dirt accumulates, your cleaner will not
operate effectively.
CHANGING
DISPOSABLE BAG
5.1 Pull down top of bag.
5.2 Slide locking tab to
the left.
5.3 Remove bag.
REPLACING
DISPOSABLE BAG
5.4 Insert bag and
slide behind tabs.
5.5 Slide locking tab to
right to seal bag
to unit.
/'dO'F/r!_: All new carpet has loose fibers which can fill the bag quickly while
vacuuming. This type of debris does not activate the "Check Bag" indicator.
If you are using the cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change the disposable
bag often, even if the "Check Bag" indicator does not show red.
CA. t0_',_ Very fine materials, such as face powder and cornstarch may
seal the disposable bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only
partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature,
change disposable bag often.