Hoover Convertible U4059 User manual

Hoover®
ConvertibleCleaner

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or
on wet surfaces.
Keep hands, feet, and hair away from rotating agitator.
Read all instructions. Use cleaner only for its intended
functions.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner.
They may damage the cleaner and the bag.
•Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or LIVE ashes
and cigarette butts.
•Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.
•Change bag frequently when pioking up very fine materials
such as powder.
•Instruct children not to play with the cleaner and to stay
clear of cleaner when it is in use.
Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid
damage to cord, plug, prong, or receptacle.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Unplug cleaner when not in use.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before
servicing the cleaner.
•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.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
2_The Hoover Company 1972

HANDLE
CORD STORAGE HOOKS
wrap cord around cord
hooks for storage.
NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT
LEVER -to adjust the
underside of the cleaner
(nozzle opening) to the
carpet pile height.
NOZZLE HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY
indicates the four positions
set by the Nozzle Adjust-
ment Lever for cleaning
various carpet piles.
positions are: LOW, NOR-
MAL, 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.
CARRYING HANDLE
located underneath
handle bail.
HANDLE BAIL - support for
,J handle.
HANDLE RELEASE LEVER
step on lever to lower handle
to operating and low position.
HEADLIGHT (some models)
FURNITURE GUARD-
prevents cleaner from rubbing
against furniture.
OPERATE CLEANER ONLY AT VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON DATA
PLATE ON BOTTOM OF CLEANER.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS
OR ON WET SURFACES.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
ASSEMBLE HANDLE PIECES
Remove cardboard from end of handle pieces. Slide the two
handle pieces together. Check to see that cord hooks are on
the same side of the handle. Insert bolt through small holes
and secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver.
If the nut and bolt are not assembled
as shown in the illustration, the holes
in the handle pieces are not lined up
correctly.

ATTACH HANDLE TO CLEANER
Unscrewnut and removebolt and plate
from handle socket. Place handle so that the
holes in the bottom of the handle are directly
in line with the electrical prongs and make
sure the handle is positioned so that the switch
is to rear of cleaner.
Push down until handle is securely in place.
Insert bolt through small holes of handle
pieces and secure with nut. Tighten nut with
screwdriver. If bolt appears too short, the plate
is on backwards or upside down. Make sure
that the contour of the plate fits around the
handle as in illustration.
ATTACH OUTER JACKET TO CLEANER
Place the two projections at the bottom of the
outer bag assembly inside the wire loops at
the back of the cleaner. Pull the bag clip to the
left and fit bag against opening. When you re-
lease the bag clip, make sure that it fits com-
pletely over the bag lock. Attach the bag to the
bag support latch, which is located on the
handle.
BAGCLIP
ATTACH THROW-AWAY BAG
TO CLEANER
Open the outer jacket and pull out tube. Roll
rubber bag retainer down the tube toward the
cleaner, Slip the open end of the throw-away
bag onto tube and push as far back as possible.
(Be sure to match arrow on throw-away bag
with the 0 mark on the tube.) Unroll the
rubber bag retainer so it holds bag firmly in
place.

Graspthe pleats oneachside of the throw-
away bag at dotted line and pull out until
entire dotted line is visible. Placethrow-away
bag inside the outer jacket without folding
and close jacket.
After turning cleaner on, push down on the
handle until the front of the cleaner is free
from the carpet. This insures that the throw-
away bag is inflated.
HOW TO USE THE
CONVERTIBLE CLEANER
The ON-OFF switch is located at the
back of the upper portion of the handle.
To turn cleaner on, push switch down.
To turn cleaner off, raise switch up.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS
The handle has three positions: Storage,
Operating and Low. Step on the handle
adjustment lever to lower the handle to
the operating and low position. Use the
low position for reaching under low
furniture. Raise the handle straight up
for the storage position. Always use the
storage position when cleaning tools
are used.
NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT FOR
CARPET PILE HEIGHTS
Use the Nozzle Adjustment Lever to select
the proper nozzle height adjustment for your
carpet pile. The four positions are LOW,
NORMAL, HIGH and SHAG.
Select the desired nozzle adjustment by mov-
ing the lever with your toe until it "clicks" in-
to the desired position. You can most easily
make adjustments if you move the lever UP-
WARDS into the desired position. Therefore,
when a downward adjustment is required,
first press the lever all the way down into the
SHAG position and then move upwards one
position at a time.

Selecting The Proper Carpet Adjustment
LOW POSITION-- Select the LOW position for
cleaning low pile and kitchen carpeting. Notice
that the nozzle of the cleaner is flush with the
carpet.
NORMAL POSITION -- Select the NORMAL
position for carpeting of normal pile height. Use
the NORMAL position when removing loose
dirt from hard surface floors.
HIGH POSITION -- If cleaner is hard to push
on the NORMAL position, select the HIGH
position. Use the HIGH position for very thick
pile carpeting.
SHAG POSITION -- Select the SHAG position
for cleaning very long or shag pile carpet.
NOTE: The LOW position lowers the nozzle to the carpet for effective
cleaning of LOW carpeting. Be sure to change the nozzle adjustment
when cleaning other types of carpeting. If the LOW position is used
when cleaning normal, high or shag pile carpet, there is an increase in
the belt load and pushing effort is greatly increased.
EDGE CLEANING FEATURE
This feature provides for improved cleaning of carpet edges near base-
boards and solid furniture. Passages have been added to the sides of the
cleaner bottom plate to increase air flow carrying dust from the carpet
edge to the nozzle. From the right or left side, slowly guide the cleaner
parallel to the edge of the carpet.
CLEANING LIGHTWEIGHT FLEXIBLE RUGS
Stand on one end of the rug and move cleaner toward other end. Before
reaching the other end, push down on the handle. This will lift up the
nozzle (front of cleaner) and will prevent the rug from clinging to the
cleaner. Continue to lift up the nozzle of the cleaner when you have
reached the end. Push down on the handle until the cleaner is complete-
ly off the rug. Move the cleaner back to start again and lower the
nozzle, using only forward strokes.

DELUXECLEANINGSET STANDARDCLEANINGSET
CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS
Cleaning tools are available at additional cost from Hoover Dealers.
Deluxe Cleaning Set includes Vinyl Hose and Converter, Telescoping
Extension Wand, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Nozzle, Dusting Brush and
Bare Floor Brush.
Standard Cleaning Set includes Vinyl Hose and Converter, Extension
Wand, Crevice Tool, and Upholstery Brush.
USING THE CLEANING TOOLS
NOTE: When using tools, move the carpet
adjustment to the SHAG POSITION.
The hose has a vinyl jacket for long, trouble-
free life. When extra length is needed for clean-
ing bare floors or hard to reach areas, attach the
Telescoping Extension Wand.
"To lengthen the wand, push in on the plastic
latch and extend wand until it locks itself in
place. To shorten, use opposite procedure.
CONNECTING CLEANING TOOLS
To connect the cleaning attachments to either
the telescoping wand or hose, press down on
the plastic latch. Fit the attachment into place.
Be sure the button on the attachment is locked
in place. To release, press down on plastic spring
latch and remove.
*Available with Deluxe Set only.

USING THE CLEANING TOOLS (Continued)
Use the Floor Brush* for all hard floors and carpeted stairs.
Use the Crevice Tool for upholstered furniture, radiators, dresser
drawers and spaces between kitchen equipment.
Use the Dusting Brush* for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds, shutters, registers and baseboards.
Use the Upholstery Nozzle or Upholstery Brush for upholstered furni-
ture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors
and carpeted stairs.
The Convertible Cleaner is equipped with a two-speed motor. One speed
is utilized when the cleaner is being used on carpets and rugs. The sec-
ond speed it utilized when using the cleaning tool attachments. This
feature is designed to give more suction which makes the cleaning tools
more efficient.
CONNECTING CONVERTER
TO CLEANER
1. With handle in the storage position,
lean cleaner forward on the furniture
guard until the underside is visible. Insert
the converter in the track on the under-
side of the cleaner.
2. Push converter all the way into the red
line. It is not necessary to remove the belt.
3. Raise handle to the storage position
and attach proper cleaning tool.
Always position the handle in the storage
or straight up position when cleaning tools
are used.
*Available with Deluxe Set only.

STORING ATTACHMENTS*
The vinyl attachment kit has been designed
so that all of the attachments plus the tele-
scoping wand can be packed inside. For ease
in storage, it can be hung on the cord hook
of the cleaner. (The kit has two slots located
near the top for ease in hanging.) Also it can
be hung conveniently on a hook in the closet.
CARING FOR THE CLEANING
TOOL ATTACHMENTS
To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth
dampened with a liquid detergent. Use a
damp cloth to remove detergent. The attach-
ments may be washed in warm water and
detergent. Rinse and let dry before using.
NOTE: Disconnect cord before replacing parts.
THE BAG
Your Hoover cleaner has a durable outer jacket which covers the throw-
away bag. A light wiping with a damp cloth will keep this outer
jacket clean.
To assure that your Hoover cleaner operates at peak performance it is
imperative that you use only genuine Hoover throw-away filter bags
made by The Hoover Company. Genuine Hoover bags can be iden-
tified by the Hoover Medallion. These bags are made
from special material which is scientifically formu-
lated to filter out dust while allowing air to flow
through freely.
WHEN TO REPLACE
Check the bag from time to time. When dirt reaches the dotted line
printed on the throw-away bag, the bag should be changed. If you let
more dirt than this accumulate, your cleaner will not operate efficiently.
Discard used bag.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fire-
place ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the throw-away bag and may
cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When the
cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, the bag should be
changed frequently.
*Available with Deluxe Set only.

WHERE TO BUY BAGS
Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer, or
from Hoover Factory Branch Service Centers listed on the white insert.
WHEN ORDERING BAGS BE SURE TO MENTION THE MODEL OF
YOUR CLEANER. This is located on the bottom side of the main
casting at the opening where the cleaning tool converter is inserted.
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT*
Disconnect the Cleaner From Electrical
Outlet
1. Set nozzle adjustment to the Normal
or High position
2. Turn cleaner over and remove the two
screws indicated in the illustration. Place
cleaner in the upright position. Slip furni-
ture guard and hood up off of cleaner
casting.
3. Take off hood and remove bulb by
pressing in and turning in a counter-
clockwise direction.
4. Replace with same wattage bulb by
pressing in and turning in a clockwise
direction.
5. Replace hood. Position furniture guard
onto casting of cleaner. Tighten screws.
THE BELT
The belt of your Hoover cleaner controls
the speed of the rug agitator and is impor-
tant for the efficient operation of your
cleaner. Because of this, it is important
when buying a new belt that you always
insist on a genuine Hoover belt. Some
other belts on the market, not manufac-
tured under Hoover design and quality
controls, do not operate the agitator
correctly and create undue stress which
will damage your Hoover cleaner. Genuine
Hoover belts have the word HOOVER
embossed on the belt.
10 *Available on some models.