Hoover Wet Dry Vac User Manual

Wet/Dry Vac

with Portable Blower and

Exclusive

two tank system

Owner’s Manual

Read these instructions before operating cleaner.

Important Safeguards!

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 expose to rain; store indoors only.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”

• Wear eye protection when operating portable blower.

• 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, or other moving parts.

• 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 liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not vacuum or use blower near toxic or health endangering materials such as asbestos, pesticides, fertilizers, or anything that is poisonous.

• Do not vacuum explosive dusts or use cleaner or blower in areas that may contain explosive substances such as coal, grain, or any other fine, combustible material.

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

• Do not use without filters in place. Clean filters 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.

• If needed, connect to a suitable extension cord. See “Extension cord instructions”.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left out doors, 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 by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

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Index

Assembly ....................................4-5

Cleaner Description.......................5

How to Use

Automatic Wet Shut-Off............6

Extension cord .........................6

Portable blower.........................7

Separate wet/dry tanks..........5-6

Single tank.................................6

If you have a problem ...................9

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

Maintenance

Authorized Service....................9

Emptying tank ...........................8

Filters .........................................8

Lubrication.................................8

Storage ...........................................7

Record and retain

The HOOVER cleaner you have purchased is designed for both wet and dry pick up and also has a portable blower.

The model and serial number are located on the portable blower. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial

numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information. Model number__________________________________________ Serial number___________________________________________ It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.

Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product.

Thank you for selecting a

HOOVER product.

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 authorized service outlet

locations (U.S. only)

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a

representative in our

Consumer Response Center.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN

THIS PRODUCT TO

THE STORE.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch (A).

A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2pole receptacle (G) if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear (E), lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. (F).

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a

temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

Questions or Concerns?

The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty

Service Dealer (Depot) or call:

1-800-944-9200 for an automated

referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only)

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.

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