Hoover 5002 Hercules User manual

Hercules
HERCULES
Powerful 2000W Motor
Variable Suction Power Control
On BoardTool Storage
High Performance
Bagged Vacuum Cleaner

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5002 Hercules
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOOVER vacuum cleaner. There are many useful
features built into your cleaner and we recommend that you carefully read this instruction manual
so that you may take best advantage of them.
Features:
1. Handle
2. Hose
3. Hose Inlet
4. Telescopic Tube
5. On/Off Button
6. Cable Rewind Button
7. Carry Handle
8. Floor Tool
Accessories (not shown):
9. Combination CreviceTool and Dusting Brush
Specifications:
Watts: 2000W Max.
Dust Bag Capacity: 2.5L
Noise Level: <77dBa
TelescopicTube: Powder Coated Aluminium
Power Cable Length: 4.8m
Hose Length: 1.5m
NetWeight: 5.53kg
Features
Please contact Hoover Customer Care 1300 360 845,
NZ [phone] to find your local spare parts provider.

Before you Begin
This cleaner must be operated in accordance with these instructions and used only for domestic household
cleaning to remove DRY dirt and dust from household carpets, flooring, walls and fabrics.This cleaner is not
fit to be used as an industrial cleaner hence will void the manufacturer’s warranty if used inappropriately.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
This will ensure you obtain full benefit from your new cleaner. Keep this Instruction Manual in a handy place
for future reference.
Important
Always switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning your
appliance, when not in use, or attempting any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to
an AC supply at the voltage shown on the rating plate.This cleaner should only be used for its intended
purpose as described in these instructions.
Precautionary measures:
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators, and other hot surfaces.
2. Before inserting the plug into the wall, make sure your hand is dry.
3. Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, remove any large or sharp objects from the floor or
cleaning surface in order to prevent damage to the filter.
4. When you want to pull the plug from the wall, do not use the power cable, gently pull the
plug from the power socket.
5.
If the hose inlet, combination floor tool or telescopic tube are blocked, you should switch off
the cleaner straight away and remove from mains power. First clear the blocked substance
before attempting to start the vacuum cleaner again.

When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions
should always be observed, including the followings;
1. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock, donot immerse the
appliance, power cord or power plug into water
or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock, donot use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Always check the power cord before use, the
power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the
power supply cord is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
6. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord. Use
only Australian and New Zealand electrical safety
approved extension cords.
7. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the
power cable, use the power cable as a
handle or pull the power cable around
shaft edges or corners. Avoid running the
appliance over the power cable.
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
9. Do not handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands and follow electrical
safety precautions at all times.
10. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using the appliance on stairs.
11. Donot attempt to change the
attachments while the appliance
is plugged in to Mains power
supply. Switch off and remove
plug from Mains power supply.
Use only manufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
12. Do not operate the vacuum
cleaner too close to the
heaters, radiators and
other hot surfaces.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the plug from the electricity
power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or attempting any
maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an AC power supply at the
voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only be used for its intended
purpose as described in this instruction manual. Never operate the vacuum cleaner
without filters.
Before you Begin

13. Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable
items or combustible liquids (i.e. petrol, hot
ashes cigarettes, matches, explosive materials
or anything burning) or use in areas where such
substances and items may be present.
14. Donot use the appliance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
15. Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the
Mains power supply before connecting the hose
to the unit.
16. Donot operate or use the appliance without the
dust bag and/or filters in place.
17. Before vacuuming, remove any large or shaft
objects from the floor or cleaning surface in
order to prevent damage to the filter.
18. If the hose inlet, floor head or the telescopic tube
is blocked, switch off the cleaner straight away
and remove from the Mains power. First clear the
blocked object before attempting to start the
cleaner vacuum again.
19. Hold the plug when rewinding onto the cord
reel. To prevent accidental injury donot allow
the plug to whip when rewinding.
20. Do not extend the power cable beyond the
yellow mark.
21. Do not leave the appliance unattended when it
is connected to a Mains power supply.
22. Before carry out any maintenance service or
cleaning the filters, always switch off the
vacuum cleaner and disconnect the plug from
power supply
23. Keep ends of the hose, telescopic tube and other
openings away from your face and body.
24. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged
or breaks down. Check the electrical regularly
for defects. If connection cables, electrical
hoses, electrical contacts and electric tubes are
damaged, have them replace immediately.
25. Never clean the vacuum cleaner or any of
the electrical parts, especially the electrical
connections with water or liquid cleaners.
26. Never attempt to make any modifications
electrically to the vacuum cleaner.
27. Always store the appliance indoors in a cool and
dry place.
28. Donot pickup water dry household use only
29. Damage caused by improper use or by not
observing the instructions in this manual will
void warranty.
Safety Precautions and Warnings

Instructions for Use
Before using, unwind a sufficient length of cable and insert the plug into the power socket. A yellow mark
on the power cable shows the ideal cable length. Do not extend the cable beyond the blue mark.
WARNING! Always remove the plug from the power socket before fitting or
removing accessories.
Assembling the vacuum cleaner
Instructions for Use
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the vacuum on.
2. To rewind the power cable, press the rewind button with one hand and guide the cable
with the other hand to ensure that it does not whip causing damage to the cable.
3. Fitting or removing the hose.
a. Insert flexible hose into the hose inlet on the front of the cleaner. Press until it clicks
into position.
b. To release the flexible hose, hold the two side clips inwards and pull from the
hose inlet.
4. Fitting the telescopic tube and accessories.
a. To fit the telescopic tube to the handle, gently insert the end of the handle into
the top of the telescopic tube.
b. To fit the floor tool to the telescopic tube, gently insert the telescopic tube
into the top of the floor tool as shown.
Telescopic tube
Floor tool

Accessories
The combination crevice tool and dusting brush accessory is stored inside the cover next to the outlet filter.
Crevice tool: For radiators, crevices, corners, baseboards and between cushions.
Dusting brush: For furniture, blinds, bookshelves and lamp shades.
c. Ideal for daily cleaning on
carpets and hard floors.
Carpet Hard Floors
Instructions for Use (continued)
Maintenance
IMPORTANT! Ensure the vacuum cleaner is not connected to the power supply
when performing any maintenance procedures. Use a damp cloth and mild
detergent when cleaning the appliance.
Changing the dust bag
• Always operate the cleaner with dust bag installed.
• If you forget to attach the dust bag or attach it in the wrong manner, the front cover may not
close completely.

Maintenance
Maintenance (continued)
4. Close the cover by pushing down until it is locked.
1. After removing the hose, open the front cover.
2. Remove the dust bag from the bracket.
3. Remove the dust bag when it is full of dirt and put in a new one.

Cleaning and changing the filters
• Filters should be cleaned or replaced at least twice a year or when they become visibly dirty.
• Always operate the cleaner with filters installed to prevent motor damage and maximise performance.
• Disconnect from electrical outlet, before cleaning or replacing filters.
• Do not use a washing machine to rinse inlet filter or a hair drier to dry the inlet filter.
WARNING! Ensure the cleaner is not connected to the mains powers supply when
performing any maintenance duties.
Cleaning or replacing the air inlet filter
1. Pull out the filter bracket assembly. Separate the
filter bracket assembly from the filter.
2. Replace the filter and re-assemble.
Replacing the HEPA outlet filter
1. Remove the HEPA outlet filter from the body
inside top cover.
2. Replace with new HEPA outlet filter.
Filter Filter
bracket
General Maintenance
Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken
to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment
and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent material to be recovered
to obtain significant saving in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
Maintenance (continued)
HEPA Outlet
Filter