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.
Save these instructions!
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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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You can most easily make nozzle
adjustments if you move the lever
UPWARDS with your toe until
the lever "clicks" into the desired
position. Therefore, when a
downward adjustment is requir-
ed, first press the lever all the
way down into the SHAG posi-
tion and then move upward one
position at a time.
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Pile height adjustment
indicator
When selecting the desired
adjustment for carpet pile height,
the indicator will be in the loca-
tion of the adjustment lever, Fig.
1, or shown in the window on top
of the cleaner. Fig. 2.
, ,_ect thead iustment for the carpet pile height according to the chart below.
Low for low pile and kitchen carpet
Normal for carpet with normal pile height and for removing loose dirt
from hard surface floors
High for carpet with normal pile height but thicker density; if the
cleaner is difficult to push at "Normal", move the lever to the
"High" position.
Shag for very long or shag pile carpet
Note: If the "Low" setting is used when cleaning normal or shag pile carpet,
there is an increase in the belt load and pushing effort is greatly increased.
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Cleaning lightweight
flexible rugs
Lightweight flexible rugs used on
hard surface floors in entrances,
bathrooms, etc. should be clean-
ed by the following method.
Stand on one end of the rug and
move the cleaner toward the oth-
er end or edge. 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 clean-
er. Continue to lift up the nozzle
so that when you have reached
the edge, it is completely off the
rug. Move the cleaner back to
start again and lower the nozzle,
using only forward strokes.
Special features
Carrying handle
Your cleaner has a convenient
carrying handle located on the
underside of the handle bail.
Edge cleaning
This feature improves the clean-
ing of carpet edges near base-
boards and solid furniture. Dust
and lint tend to collect along
these edges. The cleaner bottom
plate has been designed with a
passageway for dirt to enter the
nozzle from the side to increase
cleaning ability of edges. From
the right or left side, slowly guide
the cleaner parallel to the edge of
the carpet.
Quick cord release
(Available with some models)
To release the cord, rotate the
top hook forward or backward.
The hook can then be reposition-
ed for wrapping the cord.
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Cleaning Tools
The cleaning tools are designed to fit any 'Convertible' and 'Decade 80'
cleaner. They allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard
.*",.[each areas. Some models come with tools; for others, tools are
)liable at additional cost from Hoover Dealers.
Deluxe cleaning set Includes
vinyl hose, converter, wands,
dusting brush, furniture nozzle,
wall/floor brush, crevice tool.
Standard cleaning set Includes
lightweight hose, converter,
wand, crevice tool and multi-
purpose brush.
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-
.._embled to the hose by inserting
"_,converter into the hose con-
;,_tor.
CONNECTOR CONVERTER
Push connector and converter to-
gether and twist until the projec-
tions on the converter fit into the
holes on the hose connector. This
unit should remain assembled for
all future tool use.
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Using cleaning tools
A. Attach converter
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet. Cleaner must not be
plugged in when positioning or
removing converter.
With cleaner in upright position,
grasp handle and lean cleaner
backwards until handle is flat on
the floor and the underside is visi-
ble.
Grasp the converter; turn red
converter lock away from the
hose.
Place plastic latches of converter
onto metal rim of bottom plate.
Pivot converter until it covers the
opening. To lock in place, turn red con-
verter lock toward the hose.
Raise cleaner to upright position.
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B. Select proper
cleaning tool
The cleaning tools have many
uses. Select the tool best suited
for the cleaning task from the de-
scriptions below.
Wall/floor brush* for walls and
very irregular hard surface floors
such as brick and slate. Fig. 1.
Furniture nozzle* for upholster-
ed furniture, draperies, tapes-
tries, mattresses, clothing, auto-
mobile interiors and carpeted
stairs. Fig. 2.
Multi-purpose brush (standard
set only) for dusting surfaces
such as table tops, lamp shades,
draperies as well as for cleaning
upholstered furniture, stairs and
automobile interiors. Fig. 3.
Dusting brush* for carved fur-
niture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and regis-
ters. Fig. 4.
Crevice tool for radiators, dress-
er drawers, spaces between kitch-
en appliances. Fig. 5.
Wand(s)* Used to give extra
length to your hose. They are
ideal to reach ceilings, the top of
draperies, high shelves and cup-
boards. Use them with any of the
above tools. Fig. 6.
*Available only in deluxe set.
C. Attach tool
After choosing the proper tool for
your particular task, attach it to
the end of the hose grip.
The outer plastic ring on the end
of the hose grip has a slot which
adjusts. Note the slot in the hose
grip. Turn the outer ring until the
slots align.
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Insert the tool so that the button
on the tool fits into the slot in the
end of the hose grip.
Turn the plastic ring as shown to
lock the tool in place. To remove
tools, reverse the procedure.
For additional length, attach one
or both* wands to the hose as
described above.
Tools attach to the wand(s)* in
the same manner.
*Available with deluxe set only.
D. Use correct handle position and carpet
height adjustment
Place the cleaner handle in the upright position for the most convenient
and effective use of cleaning tools.
Some cleaners are equipped with a two-speed motor. One speed is utiliz-
ed when the cleaner is being used on carpet and rugs, and a second
higher speed is used with attachments.
When the handle is placed in the upright storage position, the motor
automatically adjusts to the higher speed. Therefore, use the cleane"
with the handle in the upright position to engage second speed.
The adjustment for carpet pile height should be set according to the sur-
face on which the cleaner is standing. This will give added stability when
using the attachments. Set the adjustment for pile height to LOW if us-
ing the cleaning tools in an area where there are bare floors and use
SHAG in carpeted areas.
To clean attachments
To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened with a liquid deter-
gent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and let dry before using.
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Maintenance
The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the
cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and
keep this owner's manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it
, -'"_n needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will assure continued
._ing effectiveness.
The bag
Your cleaner has a durable outer bag which covers the throw away bag.
A light wiping with a damp cloth will keep this outer bag clean.
When to replace the throw away bag
Check the bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the
bag when the dirt reaches the dotted line on the throw away bag. If you
let more dirt than this accumulate, your cleaner may not operate effec-
tively.
Where to buy bags
Throw away bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover
Dealer or from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags,
be sure to give the model number of your cleaner.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fire-
place ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the throw away bag and may
cuase 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.
What bags to buy
Use HOOVER bag type A with this cleaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at
peak performance, it is imperative that you use
only genuine HOOVER throw away bags made by
The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be
_tified by the trademarks -- --
Hoover®
How to change bag
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
To change throw away bag,
grasp sides of bag collar and pull
collar from tube.
Note: Do not clean out old bag
and re-use. Discard used bag.
To install new bag refer to "How
to assemble" section.
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The headlight
How to replace the headlight (Available on deluxe models only.)
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
This cleaner uses 12 volt, wedge
base type 912 bulbs.
1. Set adjustment lever for pile
height to the "NORMAL" or
"HIGH" position.
2. Turn cleaner over and remove
the two screws indicated in the il-
lustration. Place cleaner in the
upright position and remove
hood.
3. Remove bulb by pulling
straight out of socket. Replace by
pushing bulb straight into socket
until it locks in place. (Some
models have two bulbs which are
replaced in the same manner.)
4. Replace hood and tighten
screws.
The belt
The belt of your HOOVER cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and b ._-
portant for the effective operation of the cleaner, The belt is located un-
der the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to
time to be sure it is in good condition.
When to replace the belt
To check the belt, remove the bottom plate (see following section). If the
belt is stretched, cut or broken, replace the belt.
What belt to buy
To assure effective operation, use only genuine HOOVER belts with your
cleaner. When purchasing a new belt ask for HOOVER part No. 49259.
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How to replace the belt
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
1. Turn cleaner over. Remove
bottom plate by pushing latches
toward outside of cleaner.
2. Release worn belt from pulley.
3. Lift out rug agitator, remove
old belt and place new belt in
groove of rug agitator.
4. Replace agitator by aligning
the projection, located on one
end of the agitator, with the slot
on the wall of the cleaner base.
Then push the agitator down into
position.
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5. Place belt on pulley. Side of
belt nearer cleaner should be in
line with projections on bottom
of cleaner.
6. Replace bottom plate. Place
metal knobs on front end of plate
in wire holders. Check to see that
latches are pushed back and will
not be covered by plate. Place
plate in position and latch securely.
Agitator brushes
When to replace brushes
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet before checking
brushes.
When brushes are worn and
bristles do not touch the edge of
a card held across the bottom
plate at the agitator opening,
they should be replaced. Always
replace both brushes at the same
time to maintain cleaning effec-
tiveness.
What brushes to buy
If your cleaner has red brushes, ask
for HOOVER part No. 48445001.
If your cleaner has black brushes,
ask for HOOVER part No. 160646.
They are designed to be used with
your cleaner.
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