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Congratulations on your purchase of your new Hoover vacuum cleaner.
There are many useful features built into your cleaner and we
recommend that you carefully read this instruction book so
that you may take best advantage of them.
Call us on 1300 360 845 if you have a query.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Your Hoover HandiVac arrives partially charged and therefore requires full charging in its base
for 14 hours before use. This appliance can only be used in conjunction with the charging base
supplied. The charging base is suitable for connection to any 240V powerpoint wall socket.
This appliance should be charged indoors only.
This cleaner is intended for domestic household use only and is not designed for the
collection of vitreous building material including particle board construction products
and similar products such as wood/fibres, sand, cement, fillers, fibre glass etc. The pickup of
these materials may be harmful to your cleaner and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Safety reminders and taking care of your cleaner.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
This will ensure you obtain full benefit from your new cleaner. Keep this Instruction Book in a
handy place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
cleaner while in the charging unit.
liquid gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water, or neutralise with a mild acid such
as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean
water as quickly as possible.
materials.
where they may present.
avoid electrical shock and/or cleaner damage.
service agent to avoid a hazard.
damaged in any way.
Hoover words and logo are registered trademarks. Jan 2011
Due to our program of continuous product improvement and innovation, sometimes
the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown on this product carton.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Typically, running time
depending on model.
when switched on.
Weak suction.
used, require a full charge
to operate to their best
performance.
The power on the handheld
vacuum must be switched
enable the vacuum to charge
effectively.
Weak suction is often caused
by the dust bin being full, or
the filters becoming blocked.
hours prior to first use.
charging a minimum of 8
hours is required, but an
optimum charge of 14 hours
will ensure a full charge, and
Ensure the charging base
is plugged securely into
the powerpoint and is
The charging light on the
HandiVac will illuminate if
correctly charging.
parts and clean thoroughly.
See page 9 for instructions.
see above.
HandiVac 9.6
9.6V 46W
HandiVac 14.4
14.4V 100W
HandiVac 7.2
7.2V 42W