Hoover 53441 manual

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    Fill in;and:mWn ! The HOOVER commercial upright cleaner you have just purchased is for carpet and rug cleaning. The cleaning tool attachments are for floor cleaning and above the floor cleaning. Your cleaner is a model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    ImDortantsa#eauards! I- - -u- - l Read all instructions. l Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. l This cleaner has been equipped with a 3-wire grounding cord in compli- ance with electrical codes devised for your safety. Use it in a grounded outlet. l The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extensi[...]

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    UNPACKING THE CLEANEd ’ Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1. cc Remove and dispose of the cardboard 1 1, m-b-- I packing. 1. Upper handle section 2. Lower handle section 3. Cleaner base 4. Cloth bag assembly The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below. Y 1 FIG. 1 HANDLE / CORD STORAGE HOOKS / wrap [...]

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    HOW TO ASSEMBLE A. Attach handle to the cleaner Unscrew nut and remove bolt and plate from handle socket. Place bottom section of handle into handle socket lining up small holes toward front of cleaner. Cord will run up indentation at base of handle, Insert bolt into hole in front of handle. Place plate over end of bolt and hole at back of handle. [...]

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    B. Join upper and lower handles Join upper and lower handles, aligning holes. Place cord clip around cord with flat side toward handle of cleaner and holes to the front. Insert bolt through washer, cord clip and both parts of the handle (small holes). Secure with nut. Pull up slack in cord and tighten nut with screw- driver. C. Attach cloth bag to [...]

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    Upright Handle adjustments The handle has three positions: Up- right for storage and when using attachments. Operating for general operation on carpet and floors. Low for reaching under low furniture. 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 t[...]

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    SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carrying handle located underneath the handle bail. Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning of carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture. Dust and lint tend tocollect along these edges. The cleaner bottom plate has been designed with a passage- way for dirt to enter the [...]

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    CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS Cleaning tools are available at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. The clean- ing tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas. Deluxe cleaning set Includes vinyl hose with suction regulator and con- verter, curved wand, straight wand, dusting brush, furniture nozzle, wall/ floor brush,[...]

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    Grasp the converter; turn red con- verter lock away from the hose. Fig. 5. Bring converter up until it covers the opening. Fig. 7. d Push connector and converter togeth- er and twist. The converter is locked into position when the projections on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connec- tor. Fig. 3. To attach the converter to the cleaner[...]

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    9. Select the proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below. Wall/floor brush* For walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate. Fig. 1. Furniture nozzle* For upholstered fur- niture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobil[...]

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    . Turn the plastic ring counterclock- wise to lock the tool in place. Fig. 8. For additional length, attach one or both* wands to the vinyl hose as de- scribed above. To attach the tools to the other end of the wand, press down firmly on the white plastic spring latch. Fig. 9. Fit the attachment into place and release plastic latch when it fits ove[...]

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    Storing attachments For Storage, the attachment set will conveniently fit in the storage bag.* The bag has two slots located near the top for use in hanging. Therefore, it can be attached to the cleaner or hung conveniently on a hook in the closet. To clean attachments To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth damp- ened with a liquid detergent.[...]

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    Empty bag by placing large opening over a paper. The bulk of the dirt will fall on the paper. Shake bag until clean. Replace the bag closure clip and at- tach bag to cleaner following the instructions give on page 5. The belt The belt of your HOOVER commercial cleaner controls the speed of the agita- tor and it is important for the effective operat[...]

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    2. Release worn belt from pulley. 3. Lift out rug agitator, remove old belt and place new belt in groove of rug agitator. 4. Replace agitator. On one end of the agitator roll there is a raised metal plate. Make sure that this end is placed in groove on side of cleaner. 5. Place belt on pulley. Side of belt nearer cleaner should be in line with arro[...]

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    The brushes When to replace brushes When brushes are worn and bristles do not touch the edge of a card held across the bottom plate, they should be replaced. Always replace both brushes at the same time to maintain cleaning effectiveness. What brushes to buy When purchasing new brushes, ask for Hoover Part No. 48445001. They are designed to be used[...]

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    6. Remove brushes by pulling them from agitator. Slide new brushes into channels. Push them in as far as possible. 7. To reassemble, replace shaft and end assembly lining up the locator with the slot in the agitator. Press into place. Place remaining end sec- tion over the shaft end, lining up the locator and slot. Press into place. Screw end plate[...]

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    USER CHECK LIST This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Accordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience. Problem Possible cause Possible solution Cleaner 1. Not fi[...]

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    ENERGY SAVING TIPS 1. Empty cleaner bag promptly, before overfilled. 2. To maintain effective cleaning, replace agitator brushes and belt when necessary. ‘3. Turn off cleaner when not in use, such as when moving furniture. 4. Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level - have inspection and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service [...]

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    VCMA VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (HOOVER -AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) Service To The Consumer Since 19 13 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience. TO AVOID ELECTRIC [...]