Hoover Lightweight Commercial Cleaner User's Manual
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1. Broken or worn belt Replace belt e Brush roll brushes worn Replace brush roll e Filter bag full Change filter bag 36 Place hood on cleaner body and press to snap all four latches Pull up on hood slightly to make sure all four latches are secured 38 o belt off motor pulley as shown Remove bottom plate as shown in Fig 29 of How to replace belt Remove agitator from cleaner and discard Reposition belt and new agitator by referring to Figs 31 to 35 Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not add lubricant to motor bearings The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricat ed periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Service To obtain approved HOOVER ser vice and genuine HOOVER parts locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot by e checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR checking the list of Factory Ser vice Centers provided with this cleaner OR checking the Service section of The Hoover Company online at www hoover com OR calling 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only Please do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Compa2. If the cleaner is difficult to push slide knob to the next higher setting Note Check and change the filter bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet due to rapid accumulation of car pet fluff CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder and cornstarch may seal the filter bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When cleaner is used to remove material of this nature change filter bag often Carpet height adjust ment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Stand on one end of rug and move eaner toward other end or edge efore reaching edge push down on andle This will lift up the nozzle front Wo f cleaner and will prevent rug from inging to cleaner Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only forward strokes 00D Where to buy Filter bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer Depot leading retailers or from a Hoover Fac tory Service Center If it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various car pet pile heights slide the nozzle con trol knob to the desired setting For ease in sliding knob the handle should be in the upright position The nozzle will not move into the adjusted position until the cleaner handle is lowered to the operatin
3. is completed Place upper B and lower C handle parts on a flat surface aligning rod sections D With hand on sides of handle push parts together firmly until they click and rod sections lock together Do not press against the rod extending from the lower handle Fig 3 E Do not push handle together with hands on the ends of the sections STEP 3 Attach cord 3 R large rectangular end of cord into pocket in bottom of handle with Rotate cord protector F as side marked UP visible shown Make sure rectangular end is pushed into handle as far as possible Slide cord protector F toward upper handle G 5 Ky F pointing downward toward back of Press cord into place at each of the three notches handle press groove H into slot 1 indicated and note correct positioning of F Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete Continued gt 3 STEP 4 Attach cloth outer bag Ego location of tapered rails A on back of outer bag base B and on front of lower handle C 10 NJS round opening F and hooks G on back of outer bag H Place opening over dirt tube 1 Unzip outer bag and place hand inside Press down firmly to snap hooks into handle 8 Slide rails on outer bag B onto rails on lower handle C until outer bag base snaps past the lock tab D STEP 5 Attach handle With
4. HOOVER Lightweight Commercial Cleaner Read these instructions before operating cleaner Index Assembling Cleaner sseeeei 2 5 Cleaner Descriptions eseen 5 HOW TO USC qu eeceeseteeeessteeeeeeeeeeseeeeens 5 6 If You Have a Problem cccseseesseeens 8 Important Safeguards seeeeeeee 1 Lubrication wissccsisccccsscassecscnsenesasenstancsanans 8 Maintenance Authorized Service scssceseens 9 Replacing Agitator ccssssseeee 8 Replacing Belt csssssceneseseee 7 8 Replacing Filter Bag ssseesee 6 7 Unpacking Cleaner csccescsseeeees 2 DOUBLE INSULATED When servic ing use only identical replacement parts This cleaner meets Occupational Safety and health Act OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S requirements 2004 The Hoover Company ENGLISH gt pp 1 9 VW ESPANOL gt pag 10 14 FRAN AIS p 15 20 Operating Instructions gt A Record and retain Model Number Serial Number Located on bottom of cleaner as shown Important Safeguards When using an electrical appliance always follow basic precautions including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE BI a Wa rn n g m To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces This appliance is provided with double insulation Use only identical replacement parts See instructions for servicing double insulated app
5. g position VEALE Ul Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before attempting to service it in any manner Do not operate without filter bag in place The filter bag When to replace Check filter bag from time to time Itis recommended that you change the bag when dirt reaches the bottom of the bag collar If more dirt than this accumulates your cleaner may not operate effectively What to buy Use only Genuine HOOVER Aller gen Filtration Type A disposable filter bags in order to maintain the original cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner Regular HOOVER Type A disposable filter bags also fit your cleaner To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags made by The Hoover Company HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks Hoover Eg How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet To change filter bag unzip outer bag grasp sides of filter bag collar A and pull collar from tube Note Do not clean out old filter bag Hold new filter bag as shown Align opening in filter bag with dirt tube B Push bag collar A firmly onto tube Tuck in filter bag zip outer bag and reuse Discard used filter bag The belt The belt on your cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and is important for the effective operation of the clean er The belt is located under the bot tom plate of the cleaner and s
6. hould be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition When to replace To check belt remove bottom plate as shown in How to replace belt Replace belt if it is stretched cut or broken What to buy When purchasing a new belt ask for part No 38528040 Kow to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Place handle in lowest position and turn cleaner over To remove bottom plate remove screw A insert end of flat screw driver into wide area of right hand slot B and push handle of screw driver to the rear Repeat in left hand slot B Lift extension C of bottom plate rotate plate and remove from clean 30 Remove agitator and broken agitator belt If belt is not broken but is stretched or cut pro ceed with steps for Figs 33 to 35 and pull belt off motor pulley Then continue with Fig 31 er body 31 Bie agitator through new belt with lettering toward out side of cleaner and position belt in belt guide C Push end of belt into opening in cleaner body Reposition agitator making sure to align flat sides of projection D on belt end of agitator with flat sides of slot E in cleaner body Place the three tabs on bot tom plate into slots in front of cleaner body Snap bottom plate into place over agitator Reinsert screw and tighten Beem Remove hood by inserting end of flat screwdriver into one of the four slots beside an arrow on bo
7. liances 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 Keep hair loose clothing fingers feet and all parts of body away from openings rotating agitator and other moving parts 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 such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag Do not use without dust bag or filters in place Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair 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 cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Never handle plug or appliance with we
8. ny in North Can ton for service this will only result in delay If further assistance is needed con tact The Hoover Consumer Response Center Phone 1 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner Servicing of double insulated appliances This vacuum cleaner is double insulat ed In a double insulated appliance two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulat ed appliance nor should a means for grounding be added Servicing a dou ble insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the sys tem and should be done only by quali fied service personnel Replacement parts must be identical to those parts being replaced A double insulated appliance is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED The symbol E may also be marked on the appliance
9. outer bag to the front place assembled handle onto handle base J of cleaner body Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly Extra push ing effort may be required Place nut in recessed area L at back of handle Hold nut in place while tightening bolt secure ly with a screw driver Note Only one nut is needed on this model The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience 14 op upper front handle grasp bag clip M and pull down firmly Hook bag clip into slot in bag cap EJ hole E in the handle is visible through the U shaped extension on the outer bag base B when the outer bag base is in posi tion past the lock tab D Be sure that power cord is pulled tight and pressed into each of the three notches Fig 6 before com pleting the following steps Press the handle release lever to move handle to the operat ing or middle position Push bolt K into hole on lower front of handle If bolt will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed com pletely down 15 fo switch lock N above ON OFF switch O straight out Dispose of lock Note If tab has come off during assembly make sure switch is in the OFF position down before plugging cord into an electrical outlet STEP 6 Attach filter bag 16 IROL filter bag collar A as shown Align opening in filter bag with dirt tube B inside the outer bag Push bag collar firml
10. ric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a quali fied electrician to install the proper outlet do not change the plug in any way ON OFF Switch To turn cleaner on push switch up To turn cleaner off push switch down Ea Transporting cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward The cleaner can also be moved by lifting it as shown Continued gt 5 E Edge cleaning Edge cleaning is provided on both sides of nozzle to remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture Guide either side of nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or furniture 25 For maximum cleaning per formance the following carpet height settings are recommended Cleaners with Two Settings e Setting 1 A for bare floors and all carpet types e Setting 2 H if easier pushing effort is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance Cleaners with Four Settings e Lowest setting 1 for bare floors and low pile level loop kitchen type carpet e Next setting 2 for other types of carpet e Higher settings 3 4 for very deep pile carpet where easier pushing effort is desired while maintaining good cleaning performance Note
11. t 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 dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Commercial Warranty Service Distributor Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions nb vera attachments recommended by The Hoover Company others may cause azards Save these instructions Assembling cleaner It is extremely important to read and follow all instruction steps in order The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing STEP 1 Unpack carton A Upper handle B Lower handle C Cleaner body D Outer bag E Cord F Filter bag G Handle bolt and nut packet One extra nut included H Extra belt One installed on cleaner Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown Make sure all parts especially small items such as G and H are located before disposing of cardboard packing STEP 2 Assemble handle Note The white switch lock above the ON OFF switch A helps in the assembly of your cleaner Assembly can be con tinued if the switch lock is missing However do not remove JE ion upper handle and lower handle as shown the switch lock until assembly
12. ttom of cleaner Pry outward to release latch Repeat to release latches at the remaining three arrows Continued gt 7 Turn cleaner over and lift off hood ai The agitator When to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet When agitator brushes are worn the agitator should be replaced To check condition of brushes move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning agitator To maintain cleaning effectiveness replace agi tator if brushes do not touch card If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below Problem Cleaner won t run Possible cause Possible solution e Not firmly plugged in Plug unit in firmly No voltage in wall plug e Check fuse or breaker Blown fuse tripped breaker 8 Replace fuse reset breaker Stretch new belt onto motor pulley F Extra effort may be required to stretch belt onto pulley Turn agitator making sure belt is not pinched between agitator and cleaner body The belt must rotate freely inside the belt guide If the agitator does not turn remove bot tom plate and reposition belt in the belt guide What to buy The agitator may be replaced with part No 48414081 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Remove hood as shown in Figs 33 and 34 of How to replace belt Problem Cleaner won t pick up Possible cause Possible solution
13. y onto dirt tube Tuck in filter bag zip outer bag ON the agitator continues to rotate while the handle is in the upright posi tion CAUTION When the cleaner is turned Cleaner description BER vs cord into electrical outlet Turn cleaner on and with handle in upright position pull back on handle until front of cleaner is lifted off the car pet This insures that the filter bag is inflated LFA The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing 1 Handle 2 ON OFF switch 3 Cord hooks wrap cord around hooks for storage Top hook rotates for easy cord release 4 Bag cap 5 Outer bag 6 Stair cleaning handle located on lower edge of bag 7 Handle release lever step on lever to lower handle to operating or low position 8 Nozzle control knob slide knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned Cleaner body 10 Furniture guard helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture 11 Hood EiyHandle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage and when using cleaning tools operating for general operation on carpet and floors low for reaching under low furni ture Step on handle release lever to lower handle Operate cleaner only at voltage speci fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner WARNING Electrical shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur faces To reduce the risk of elect
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