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Hoover lV manual

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    Fill in and retain! The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a com- bination cleaner. It has a motorized power nozzle for carpet and floor cleaning and has cleaning tools for above the floor clean- ing. Your cleaner is a model and has a serial number For your personal records, please enter the model number and serial number in the space[...]

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    Important safeguards! 0 Read all instructions. 0 Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. 0 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. 0 Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating a[...]

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    UNPACKING THE CLEANER Upack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. A. Canister B. Power nozzle C. Disposable bag D. Tools with tool storage rack, extension wands and hose Power Nozzle with Headlight for Model S3139 only The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below.[...]

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    . I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. IO. 12. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. FURNITURE GUARD Around cleaner and power nozzle. COMBINATION CARPET AND FLOOR POWER NOZZLE Power nozzle automatically adjusts to different carpet pile heights. Has setting for “Carpet” and “Bare Floor”. SURFACE SELECTOR INDICATOR Shows “Carpet” or “Bare Floor”[...]

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    Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner. WARNING: Electrical shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. How to assemble 1. Connect hose To connect hose, insert hose into opening of cleaner lining up the arrow on the hose with the dot on the cleaner. Turn the hose clockwise until it lines up with the [...]

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    2. Attach power nozzle a. Attach power nozzle at the end of the extension wand. Be sure the nozzle is locked in place. To release, press down on the center of the plastic spring latch and remove nozzle. b. Position cord into cord clips on extension wands, placing ex- cess cord between nozzle and bottom cord clip. c. To attach the hose and extension[...]

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    3. Attach tool storage rack c 4 L To attach tool storage rack, insert rear projections of rack into the two rear slots on top of the cleaner. Snap front middle section into place. How to use Handle adjustments The handle has two positions when used with the power nozzle: Storage and Low. Step on the Handle Adjustment Latch to lower the handle. Use [...]

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    Automatic nozzle adjustment The power nozzle adjusts automatically to the correct cleaning height for all carpets from low pile to shag. It is suggested that you use the power nozzle with the Suction Regulator closed for full suction. If the power nozzle is difficult to push, open the Suction Regulator. Edge cleaning feature This feature provides f[...]

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    very irregular floor surfaces such as brick, slate and certain parquet floors. To clean these floors use the Wa!l/Floor Brush. Cleaning Tools Removing and Replacing tools To remove tools from tool storage rack, grasp the top of the tool, as shown in the illustration, and lift up. To replace tools, position tool in appropriate section on the tool st[...]

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    To connect and remove tools To connect the tools, insert end of tool into the extension wand and snap into position. To disconnect, press down on the center of the white plastic spring latch to release. Tools may also be attached to the hose grip by revolving the plastic latch ring to accept the button projection on the tool. Then, turn the latch r[...]

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    To clean stairs Clean stairs from bottom to top. Cleaner with large wheels Clean stairs by standing the cleaner on end as shown. CARPETED STAIRS Cleaner with casters Position cleaner for hard surface and carpeted stairs according to the illustrations. How to store Your cleaner can be stored on end as shown in the illustration. Store the power nozzl[...]

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    Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will insure continued cleaning effectiveness. THE BAG When to replace Check ba[...]

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    Push used bag away from holder and lift out. Grasp edges of collar section and push opening of collar section of new bag onto holder. Make sure collar is pushed completely up to the ridge on the holder. Adjust bag around the motor housing and open the folds of the bag to allow the bag to properly fill. Make sure all four folds are open. NOTE: A bag[...]

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    SECONDARY FILTER To clean secondary filter Disconnect cleaner from electric circuit before removing filter . The secondary filter protects the motor from dirt particles. If the filter becomes dirty, either clean or replace it. To remove secondary filter, open cover of cleaner and lift filter off of motor housing. Clean filter by rinsing it in water[...]

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    . I Remove the agitator to release the worn or broken belt by first removing the agitator dirt seal, lifting it up and sliding it out. To provide space for grasping the agitator, remove end of hose from holder. Then grip agitator and pull out. Remove old belt. Place one end of the new belt around agitator pulley with smooth side of belt against the[...]

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    Replace end of hose in holder. Place a screwdriver under the belt as illustrated. Bracing the end of the screw- driver against the end of the motor shaft, slide belt over end of shaft. Remove screwdriver. Check to be sure belt is not twisted. Rotate the agitator by hand to properly align the belt on the motor shaft. Agitator should rotate freely. 1[...]

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    Replace agitator dirt seal. Place beveled end toward front. Replace bottom plate by fitting the plate over the lip at the front of the nozzle housing. Line up the slots over the wheels and position holes in bottom plate over screw mountings. Replace screws. Nozzle hose The Nozzle Hose carries the dirt from the nozzle to the extension wand and to th[...]

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    END PLATES Replacing the agitator brushes Disconnect the cleaner from electrical outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wand. To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, following directions previously given. Turn end plates of agitator counterclockwise until one end plate comes off. Then pry out end section as shown[...]

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    Bottom plate brush Periodically, check the Bottom Plate Brush to see whether or not bristles have become worn. Put the Surface Selector Lever in the “Bare Floor” position. Place a straight edge across the brush opening to check the length of the bristles. The bristles should extend beyond the bottom plate, 1:16” or more. How to replace the bo[...]

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    Run a thin utensil such as a table knife around the brush to make certain all the bristles enter the slot in the bottom plate. Replace bottom plate by fitting the plate over the lip at the front of the nozzle housing. Line up the slots over the wheels and position holes in bottom plate over screw mountings. Replace screws. Power nozzle with headlig[...]

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    . I I 3. Lift up front of headlight cover. Then remove cover and lens. 5. Position headlight lens and cover in place, aligning projection on cover with slots on power noz- zle at front and back of nozzle. 4. Push bulb into socket and twist to remove. Replace with 15 watt bulb. Push new bulb into socket and twist into place. 6. Press top of cover to[...]

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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 A. Cleaner 1. Not[...]

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    . . VCMA VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (HOOVER _ AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) Servlce To The Consumer Since 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned wi,th product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience. TO AVOID ELEC[...]