Hoover CONVERTIBLE U4057 User manual

Hoover®
Convertible _
Cleaner
Model
U4057 Owner's
Manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination
cleaner equipped with a two speed motor. One speed is utilized when the
cleaner is being used on carpet and rugs, and a second higher speed is for
use with attachments.
Your cleaner is a model .................................................................
and has a serial number ..............................................................
For your personal records, please enter the model number and serial number
in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe place.
The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the cleaner.
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INDEX
Cleaner Description ................................................ 3
Energy Saving Tips ................................................. 18
How to Unpack and Assemble Cleaner ................. 3-6
How to Use on Carpet and Floors ........................ 6-8
How to Use Cleaning Tools ................................ 9-12
Important Safeguards .............................................. 2
Lubrication ........................................................... 17
Maintenance of 'Convertible' Cleaner
Authorized Hoover Service ............................... 17
How to Replace Belt .................................... 14,15
How to Replace Brushes ................................... 16
Replacing the Bag ...................................... 5,6,13
Second Speed ......................................................... 12
User Check List ...................................................... 17
I iD The Hoover Company 1972

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 chil-
dren. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattend-
ed at any time.
•Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agitator.
•Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.
•Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette butts.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage
the cleaner and the bag.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before un-
plugging.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
•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.
•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 instruc-
tions. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manu-
facturer may cause hazards.
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UNPACKING THE CLEANER
Unpack the cleaner from the carton
and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1.
Remove and dispose of the cardboard
packing.
1. Upper handle section
2. Lower handle section
3. Cleaner base
4, Outer bag assembly
5. Disposable bag
The cleaner assembled will look
like the drawing below,
HANDLE
CORD STORAGE HOOKS
wrap cord around cord
hooks for storage.
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
FOR CARPET PILE \
HEIGHT to adjust the
underside of the cleaner _
(nozzle location) to the
carpet pile height.
PILE HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY
indicates the four positions
set by the Adjustment
Leverforcleaningvariou,\
carpet piles. Four positions
are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH,
and SHAG.
HOOD
ON-OFF SWITCH to turn
on, push switch down; to
turn cleaner off, raise the
switch up.
SPRING HOOK place
spring ring over hook to
support the bag.
BAG JACKET outer
covering for throw away
bag.
HANDLE BAIL support
for handle.
CARRYING HANDLE
located underneath handle
bail.
HANDLE RELEASE
LEVER step on lever to
lower handle to operating
and low position.
FURNITURE GUARD
prevents cleaner from
rubbing against furniture.
After identifying each part, you are ready to begin assembling.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE
A. Put handle together
Be sure you have removed cardboard
from the end of handle pieces. Slide
the two handle pieces together. Check
to see that cord storage hooks are on
the same side of handle. Insert bolt
through small holes and secure with
nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver.
Fig. 1.
If the nut and bolt are not assembled
as shown in the illustration, the holes
in the handle are not lined up correctly.
Fig. 2.
B. Attach handle to the cleaner
Unscrew nut and remove bolt and
plate from handle socket. Fig. 3.
Take assembled handle and place so
that the socket holes in the bottom
of the handle are directly in line
with the electrical prongs. Position
the handle so that the ON-OFF
switch is to the rear of the cleaner.
Fig. 4.
Push down until handle is securely
in place. Insert bolt into small hole
in front of handle. Fig. 5.
Place plate over end of bolt and hole.
Fit curve of plate to curve of han-
dle. Plate is properly in place when
the tabs of the handle bail fit into
the cutout areas of the plate.
Secure with nut. Tighten nut with
screwdriver. Fig. 6.
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