Hoover Concept one User manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina-
tion cleaner. It is used for carpet and rug cleaning and may be used
with attachments for above the floor cleaning.
The model and serial number appear toward the rear of the bottom of
the cleaner.
For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces
provided below and retain in a safe place.
Your cleaner is model
and has serial number
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Index
Assembling Cleaner ............................. 5
Cleaner Description ........................... 3,4
How to Use
Cleaning Tools ............................. 9-12
Special Features .............................. 7
Upright Cleaner ............................. 6-8
If You Have a Problem .......................... 21
Important Safeguards ........................... 2
Lubrication ................................... 22
Maintenance
Authorized Hoover Service .................... 21
Dirt Duct and Dirt Tube .................... 18,19
Replacing Belts ........................... 15-18
Replacing Brushes ........................ 20,21
Replacing Headlight ....................... 14,15
Replacing Throw Away Bag ................ 12-14
© 1978, 1986 The Hoover Company

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 toy or to
run unattended at any time.
Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agita-
tor. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe
shoes or sandals.
•Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.
•Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
• Do not allow cleaner to run in a stationary position on non-carpeted
floors; damage could occur to these surfaces.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before
unplugging.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
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Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder.
Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being re-
wound to prevent cord from whipping.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended,
If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate,
Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
•Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the
instructions. Use only attachments recommended by the appliance
manufacturer; others may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Handle
section
Unpack the cleaner from the car-
ton and remove and dispose of
cardboard packing.
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Make a small loop with cord and
place it over the hook at the back
of the handle. When operating,
cord should be positioned as
shown.
Before operating your cleaner,
identify features and controls
shown in the diagram, then,
read the section on "How to usq
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1. Edge Cleaning: Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side
of the cleaner. Standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side.
2. Handle Release Pedal: step on pedal to lower handle to either
operating or low position.
3. Cord Reel: to unwind cord, pull from cord reel to desired length.
4. Cord Return Button: depress to automatically rewind cord for
storage. Hold plug until cord is rewound.
5. Vinyl Bag Jacket: covering for throw away bag.
6. Bag Spring: place spring ring over hook to support the bag.
7. ON-OFF 'Power Surge' Switch
8. Handle Grip.
9. Air Freshener Dispenser: designed to hold a fragrance tablet and
release a pleasant scent during cleaning.
10.Twin Headlight
I1. Carpet Height Adjustment Lever: choose" LOW/M ED", "P LU S H",
or "SHAG".
12. Molded Furniture Guard
_lote: If using cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change bag frequently.
_ee "Maintenance" section for bag replacement.
)perate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
_leaner.
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How to assemble
Remove the tape holding the two
handle attachment screws from
the lower end of the handle. Set
screws aside.
Align handle with ON-OFF switch
to the rear of the cleaner and label
to the front. Fold cord beside cord
tube as shown. Push cord and
tube completely up into handle.
CORD
Insert handle into the cleaner to
the line indicated on label. Inser-
tion to the line is necessary for
proper screw alignment.
Lower handle to operating posi-
tion and place spring bag ring over
hook located on handle.
Remove paper bag from inside the
vinyl jacket. Then remove dirt tube
by pushing to either side to release
retention clips. Lift tube up and
out,
Insert the two screws into the
holes provided inside the front
housing.
Tighten with screwdriver. Snap
dirt duct back into place. Replac_
paper bag. (Follow instructions
on bag. )
Zip vinyl jacket.
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Check air freshener
dispenser
The small drawer in the top of the
bag cap should not be removed.
If it should become detached,
replace by unhooking the bag
spring and tipping the bottom of
the drawer to insert projections
into back of cap opening. Push
drawer down into position and
hook bag spring.
How to use
To transport
To move your cleaner from room
to room, put the handle in the up-
right position, tilt the cleaner back
on the large rear wheels and push
forward.
Handle adjustment
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions: Upright for stor-
age and when using attachments.
Operating for general operation on
carpet and foors. Low for reaching
under low furniture. The handle
can be lowered by stepping on the
pedal at the rear of the cleaner.
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ON-OFF "Power Surge"
switch
Operate your cleaner at normal
speed by pushing the switch down
one position. To turn cleaner off,
push switch up.
Normal Speed is to be used for
regular cleaning of carpet and rugs
and when using cleaning tools.
Your cleaner is also equipped with
a Power Surge switch. When the
switch is pushed down as far as
possible it is in the Power Surge
speed.
"Power Surge" Speed is to be
used for extra cleaning power on a
heavily soiled area of carpet. Slide
the switch down as far as possible
and hold it in that position to en-
gage the "POWER SURGE"
speed. When the switch is re-
leased, it will return to the NOR-
MAL speed position.
Note: When cleaning any floor
covering, turn cleaner "OFF"
when unattended, particularly on
non-carpeted floors. The agitator
cleans so thoroughly that opera-
tion while the cleaner is stationary
may mar the floor covering.
OFF
NORMAL-a
'POWER
SURGE"
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Special features
Edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is provided
on the right side of the cleaner to
remove imbedded dirt in carpet
near baseboards and furniture.
Guide the right side of the cleaner
parallel to the edge of carpet or
furniture for brushed edge clean-
ing.
Standard edge cleaning is provid-
ed on the left side of the cleaner.
Standard edge cleaning removes
surface dust and litter.

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NOZZLE
Adjustment for carpet
pile height
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle. This is
the opening at the bottom of the
cleaner where the agitator is lo-
cated.
It is necessary for the nozzle to be
adjusted properly to the various
carpet pile heights. The adjust-
ment lever on the front of the
cleaner may be set on three differ-
ent self-adjusting ranges.
On very dense pile plush or shag
carpet, some difficulty in pushing
the cleaner may occur. In this
case, position the adjustment le-
ver on PLUSH or SHAG. When
cleaning non-carpeted floors, set
adjustment lever to LOW/MEDI-
UM and use Normal Speed. Be-
cause of the vigorous action of
the agitator, do not allow
cleaner to run in a stationary
position on any floor covering, as
marring may occur.
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet before making nozzle
adjustment.
To change the nozzle adjustment
grasp the handle and tilt the
cleaner forward. Move the lever
with your hand until it "clicks" in-
to the desired position.
Air freshener dispenser
Lift drawer in the bag cap of your
cleaner and insert the air freshener
tablet that has been packed with
your cleaner. Push drawer down
into position.

The amount of fragrance released
is regulated by sliding the control
to one of three settings shown on
top of the bag cap.
Air freshener tablets may be ob-
tained from your local authorized
Hoover dealer, a Hoover Factory
Service Center, or by using the
mail order form packed with your
cleaner.
Min Max
Cleaning Tools
This cleaner may be used with cleaning tool attachments. The Deluxe or
Standard cleaning tool set may be purchased at additional cost from
Hoover Dealers. The cleaning tools allow you to do above the floor clean.
ing and to clean hard to reach areas.
Deluxe cleaning tool set
U3901 includes vinyl hose, con-
verter, wands, dusting brush, fur-
niture nozzle, wall/floor brush
and crevice tool.
Standard cleaning tool set
U3903 includes lightweight hose,
converter, wand, multi-purpose
brush and crevice tool.
How to assemble hose
and converter
By using this converter attach-
ment, suction is channeled from
the cleaner to the hose and clean-
ing tools.
The converter must first be as-
sembled to the hose by inserting
the converter into the hose con-
nector.
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HOLES
CONNECTOR CONVERTER
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