Owner's Manual
ENGLISH _ pp.1-15
ESPANOL _ pag. 17-26
FRANQAtS _ p. 27-36
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Index
Assembling Cleaner ............. 3
Carton Contents .............. 3
HowTo Use
Cleaner Descriptions ........... 4
Cleaning Tools .............. 6-7
Embedded Dirt FINDER TM Feature .5
Upright Cleaner ............. 4-6
Self-Propel Feature ............ 4
Important Safeguards ............ 2
Maintenance
Authorized Service ........... 13
Cleaning Filters .............. 8-9
Emptying Cup ............... 7-9
Lubrication .................. 13
Replacing Belts ............ 10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt .12
Replacing Brush Roll ....... 10-11
Replacing Power Hand Tool Agitator
Brush Roll ................ 11-12
Replacing Edge Groomers ..... 13
Replacing Headlight ........... 9
Thermal Protector ............ 13
Trouble Shooting ............... 14
Clearing Blockages ......... 14-15
Warranty ..................... 14
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Important Safeguards!
When usingan electrical appliance,aIw aysfo IIow basic precautions,includingthefo I Iow i ng :
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
VV a r n i n g. Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near ch i I d r e n.
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any
time.
• Keep hair, Iooseclothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving part s. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, s u ch as cigarettes,ma t ch e s,
or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cl e a n e r.T h ey may damage the
cleaner.
• A lw ays turn offthis appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter frequently
when picking up very fine materials such as pow d e r.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening bl o ck e d ; keep
free of dust, I i n t ,h a i r,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
c o rd around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord .Keep cord
aw ay from heated surfaces.
• A Iw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cl e a n e r.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugg i n g.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.If appliance is not working as it should,
has been drop p e d, damaged, left outdoors ,or dropped into water, take it to a
H o over Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed 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 ;o t h e rs may cause
hazards.
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