Page 2 - Index
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 ent...
Page 3 - Important safeguards!; Save these instructions!; Lubrication
Important safeguards! Read all instructions. Warning: Electric shock could occur if used 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 toyor to run unattended at any time. Keep hands, feet, loos...
Page 4 - UNPACKING THE CLEANER
UNPACKING THE CLEANER 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 forModel S3139 only The cleaner assembled w...
Page 6 - How to assemble
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 intoopening of cleaner lining up thearrow on the hose with the doton the cleaner. Turn...
Page 7 - Attach power nozzle
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 latchand remove nozzle. b. Position cord into cord clipson extension wands, placing ex- cess cord between nozzle andbottom...
Page 8 - Attach tool storage rack; How to use; Handle adjustments
3. Attach tool storage rack 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 Handl...
Page 10 - Cleaning Tools; Removing and
very irregular floor surfaces such as brick, slate and certain parquet floors. To clean these floors use the Brush. Cleaning Tools Removing and Replacing tools To remove tools from toolstorage rack, grasp the top of thetool, as shown in the illustration,and lift up. To replace tools, position tool i...
Page 11 - To clean hard to
To connect and remove tools To connect the tools, insert endof tool into the extension wand and snap into position. To disconnect, press down on thecenter 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 thebutton...
Page 12 - To clean stairs; How to store
To clean stairs Clean stairs from bottom to top. Cleaner with large wheels Clean stairs by standing the cleaner on end as shown. Cleaner with casters Position cleaner for hard surface and carpeted stairs according to the illustrations. How to store Your cleaner can be stored onend as shown in the il...
Page 13 - Maintenance
Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of thecleaner. 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 ...
Page 15 - How to replace the belt
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 cleanor replace it. To remove secondary filter, open cover of cleaner and lift filter off of m...
Page 21 - as a table; Power nozzle with headlight
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 mo...
Page 23 - User check list
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 yourconvenience. Problem P...
Page 24 - VCMA
VCMA V A C U U M C L E A N E R M A N U F A C T U R E R S A S S O C I A T I O N ( H O O V E R A N A S S O C I A T I O N M E M B E R ) To The Consumer Since This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned product safe...