Hoover Convertible U4113001 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 u,_
with attachments for above the floor cleaning.
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 appear on the bottom
of the cleaner base.
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Index
Cleaner Description and Unpacking ............. 3,4
Energy Saving Tips ........................... ,22
How to Assemble Cleaner. • .................... 5-8
How to Use on Carpet and Floors .............. 9-11
How to Use Cleaning Tools. • ................. 12-16
If You Have a Problem... ...................... .21
Important Safeguards ........................... 2
Lubrication ................................... 22
Maintenance
Authorized Service .......................... 21
How to Replace Belt ...................... 17-18
How to Replace Brushes.. ................. 19,20
How to Replace Headlight .................... 17
How to Replace Throw Away Bag ......... 8,16,17
Second Speed. • ............................... 15
Special Features ............................... 11
© 1972, 1980, 1982 The Hoover Company

Important Safeguards!
•Read all instructions.
)trning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet
'.Jrfaces.
• 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
agitator. 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.
• 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
unplugging.
•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.
_' _e vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the
_ _tructions. The use of attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown. Remove and dispose o_
the cardboard packing.
A. Upper handle section
B. Lower handle section
C. Cleaner main body and hood
assembly
D. Outer bag assembly
E. Throw away bag
The cleaner assembled will
look like the drawing below.
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After identifying each part, begin assembling.
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1. Headlight (available with some models).
2. Hood
_-_ile Height Adjustment Display (some models only): indicates the
, _ur positions set.. by the Adjustment Lever for cleaning various carpet
• piles. Four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH and SHAG.
4. Adjustment Lever for Carpet Pile Height: to adjust the underside of
the cleaner (nozzle location) to the carpet pile height.
5. Cord Storage Hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. On some
models, the top cord storage hook can be rotated forward or backward
for easy cord release.
6. Handle: square design shown in sketch; some models have round han-
dle.
7. ON-OFF Switch: to turn on, push switch downward; to turn cleaner
off, push switch upward.
8. Spring Hook: place spring ring over hook to support the bag.
9. Outer Bag: covering for throw away bag.
10. Handle Bail: support for handle.
11. Carrying Handle: located on the underside of the handle bail.
12. Handle Release Lever: step on lever to lower handle to Operating and
Low position.
13. Furniture Guard: prevents cleaner from marking furniture.
r" _rate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
__>her base,

How to assemble
Before assembly, identify the
type of handle on your cleaner:
1) Square handle with molded
grip or 2) Round handle. Then as-
semble the cleaner according to
the type of handle.
1) Square handle with
molded grip
A. Put handle together
Remove cardboard from end of
handle sections.
Slide the two handle sections to-
gether. 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 screw-
driver.
If the nut and bolt will not assem-
ble as shown in the illustration,
the holes in the handle are not
lined up correctly.
B. Attach handle to
the cleaner
Unscrew nut and remove bolt
from handle bail.
Connect electric plug from the
handle bail with the socket in the
handle. Make sure plug assembly
is positioned as shown.
Push handle down into place in
bail. The excess wire and electric
connection guide themselves into
the handle, Push down until han-
dle is securely in place.
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Reinsert bolt through small holes
of handle and secure with nut.
Tighten nut with screwdriver.
Proceed to Section C.
2) Round handle
A. Put handle together
Remove cardboard from the end
of handle sections.
Slide the two handle sections to-
gether. 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.
If the nut and bolt will not assem-
ble as shown in the illustration,
the holes in the handle are not
lined up correctly.
B. Attach handle to
the cleaner
Unscrew nut and remove bolt
and plate from handle bail.
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.
Push down until handle is secure-
ly in place, Insert bolt into small
hole in front of handle.
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Replace plate on back of handle,
by inserting projection on plate
into lower hole on handle. Tabs
on handle bail will fit into notches
on plate. Position nut on bolt and
tighten with screwdriver.
C. Attaching outer bag
to cleaner
The outer bag is connected at the
rear of the cleaner by hooking the
two projections at the bottom of
the outer bag assembly into the
grooved plate extending from
back of cleaner base.
Then pull the bag clip (located
just above the cleaner opening)
to the left and fit bag against
opening. Slide the bag clip to the
right to fit completely over the
bag lock.
Attach the bag to the spring
hook, located on the top section
of the handle.

D. Attach throw away
bag to cleaner
To attach throw away bag to
cleaner, unzip outer bag. Pull out
tube.
Push bag collar firmly onto tube by
first positioning bottom of collar,
and then top, onto tube. Make
sure the collar is pushed past the
raised portion at the top and bot-
tom of the tube.
Pull out pleats of bag. Tuck top, then bottom of bag into
outer bag. Zip outer bag.

How to use
How to operate
To turn cleaner ON, push switch
down. To turn cleaner OFF, push
the switch up.
Plug into electric outlet. Your
cleaner is now ready to operate.
Turn the cleaner "ON" and, with
handle in upright position, pull
back on handle until the front of
the cleaner is free from the car-
pet. This insures that the throw
away bag is inflated.
Handle adjustment
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions: Upright for
storage and when using attach-
ments; Operating for general
operation on carpet and floors;
Low for reaching under low fur-
niture.
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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 to raise and lower
the nozzle for various carpet pile
heights. The adjustment lever
raises and lowers the nozzle for
various carpet pile and is located
to the right of the bag near the
bottom of the cleaner.
ADJUSTMENT N O ZZ L E
LEVER
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