Page 2 - Index
The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina- tion cleaner. It has a motorized power nozzle for carpet and floor cleaning and has cleaning tools for above the floor cleaning. Your cleaner is a model no. and has a serial number For your personal records, please enter the model numbe...
Page 4 - Unpacking; Unpack the cleaner from the
Unpacking Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown below. Remove and dis- pose of the cardboard packing. A. Canister cleaner B. Power nozzle C. Throw away bag D. Extension wands, cleaning tools and hose. The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below.
Page 6 - How to assemble; Attach power nozzle
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 hoseclockwise until the arrow lines up with the bar on the cleaner and latch locks into place. When the hose is attached prop- erly, the hose cor...
Page 8 - How to use; Handle adjustment
How to use Handle adjustment The handle has two positionswhen used with the power noz- zle: Upright and Operating. To lower handle to the Operating position, place your foot on thepower nozzle and push the han- dle down. Automatic nozzle adjustment The power nozzle adjusts auto- matically to effecti...
Page 11 - Maintenance; When to replace; nature, the bag should be; Where to buy bags; When ordering bags, be sure to
Your cleaner can be stored onend as shown in the illustration. Store the power nozzle with the handle in the upright position. The hose, extension wands and power nozzle can be stored separately from the cleaner if desired. Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of ...
Page 12 - What bags to buy; type; Replacing the throw away bag; Disconnect cleaner from electri-
What bags to buy Use HOOVER bag type H with this cleaner. To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER throw away bags made by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be identified by the trademarks Replacing the throw away bag Discon...
Page 13 - Make sure all four folds are; disconnect power nozzle
Adjust bag around the motor housing and open the folds of thebag to allow the bag to properly fill. Make sure all four folds are open. Note: A bag that does not expand properly may restrict air flow. In this event, check the bag, making sure all the folds are open. High suction onsome carpet surface...
Page 14 - To clean secondary filter; When to replace the belt on power nozzle
To clean secondary filter Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. 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 offof motor housing. Clean filter by rinsing ...
Page 15 - How to replace the belt
How to replace the belt Disconnect cleaner from elec- trical outlet and disconnect power nozzle from extension wands. Turn nozzle over and unscrew the2 Phillips head screws from the nozzle base. Return nozzle to original position and lift up back of nozzle cover. Then remove cover, rotating it for-w...
Page 17 - When to replace brushes; How to replace agitator
When to replace brushes END PLATES Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet before checking brushes. To check condition of brushes, place edge of a card on the bot- tom of nozzle base, across agita-tor opening. Rotate agitator by hand. If brushes do not touch edge of card, all four brushes and br...
Page 18 - Lubrication
3. Note position of bar-brush as-semblies to insure correct replace- ment. Remove bar-brush by pulling them from agitator slots. Use pliers if necessary. The word “BAR” is stamped near the slots on the agitator. Match the bar side of the bar brush assembly with the label on the agitator shell. Slide...
Page 19 - If you have a problem
If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con- dition when it was shipped from the factory, If a minor problemdevelops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is iden- tified. Accordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience....
Page 20 - 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 ) Service To The Consumer Since 19 13 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerne...