Hoover Portapower S1029-075 User manual

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carpet and floor cleaning and has cleaning tools for above the floor
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Cleaner Description.
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Cleaning Tools.
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Edge Cleaning Feature.
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How to Assemble.
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How to Use Rug and Floor Nozzle.
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How to Use Suction Regulator.
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IfYouHaveaProblem
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Important Safeguards.
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Lubrication
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Maintenance
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Secondary Filter
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Replacing Brush on Rug and Floor Nozzle.
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Storage..................................1 0
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Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
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.
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.
Empty 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 Setv-
ice Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the in-
structions. The use of attachments not recommended by the ap-
pliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
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When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
This cleaner has the safety equivalent of a grounded wiring system
plus the convenience of a two wire system.
This cleaner meets Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA-29
CFR 1910 Subpart S) requirements providing safer working condi-
tions as a result of mandated safety regulations and equipment
safeguards.
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’ Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown. Remove and dispose of
the cardboard packing.
A. Cleaner
B. Tools and extension wands
C. Hose
OR
D. Wheeled carrier and hose
with tool holder - deluxe model
only
The cleaner assembled will look
like the drawing below.
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Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom
of cleaner.
1. Combination rug and floor nozzle
2. Wheeled carrier provides easy towing; pull cleaner using hose to guide
the cleaner easily over carpet, area rugs and door sills. (Removable) In-
cluded with deluxe model only.
3. Crevice tool
4. Furniture nozzle
5. Cord
6. Carrying handle
7. On-off switch
8. Bag door lock
9. Tool holder provides tool storage for crevice tool, dusting brush and
furniture nozzle. Included with deluxe model only.
10. Extension wands are used with the rug and floor nozzle. If added
length is desired when using cleaning tools, one or both wands may be
used.
11. Plastic latch ring is located on extension wands and hose grip; rotates
to connect wands and cleaning tools.
12. Flexible hose for use ease in using cleaning tools.
13. Dusting brush
14. Suction regulator is set for MINIMUM, MEDIUM, or MAXIMUM suc-
tion by rotating the plastic ring so that the raised plastic indicator is
directly below the desired setting.
15. Hose grip

How to assemble
1. Connect hose
Insert hose connector into opening
in bag door by fitting prongs on
end of hose connector into cor-
responding slots in opening. Turn
hose connector in either direction
until it locks into position. Turn in
opposite direction to remove from
cleaner.
2. Attach extension
wands, cleaning tools and
nozzle
a. To attach extension wand to the
hose, rotate the plastic latch ring
on the hose grip to accept the but-
ton projection on the end of the ex-
tension wand. Turn the latch ring
to lock in place. To remove,
reverse the above procedure.
b. Cleaning tools may be attached
directly to the hose grip by follow-
ing the above directions.
Attach the second wand when us-
ing the rug and floor nozzle or for
added length when using cleaning
tools.
To attach the second wand and the
rug and floor nozzle, follow the
same procedure as when attaching
wand or tools to hose grip.

Push front of cleaner down to snap
into place.
Deluxe model only
3. Attach wheeled carrier
The removable wheeled carrier can
be used for transporting your
cleaner from room to room or for
use as you are cleaning.
To attach wheeled carrier, first,
open louvered door at the back of
the cleaner. Then position large
wheeled end of carrier into notch
as shown. Close door.
To remove wheeled carrier,
depress metal clip at small wheel
end while lifting up cleaner.
4. Position tools
Position tools in tool holder as
shown in the illustration.
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How to use
CAUTION: POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD This vacuum cleaner is
not intended to be used where water may be present. Carpet will
retain moisture long after it has been wet. This vacuum cleaner
should not be used on wet or moist carpet.
Rug and floor nozzle
Use the combination rug and floor nozzle to clean both carpet and hard sur-
face floors. To connect rug and floor nozzle to the wands and hose, rotate
the plastic latch ring on the wand to accept the button projection on the end
of the rug and floor nozzle. Turn the latch ring to lock in place. To remove,
reverse the procedure.
Hard surface floors
Put the brush in the floor position
by moving the brush lock lever to
the “FLOOR” position on the noz-
zle.
Rugs
Put the brush in floating position by
moving the brush lock lever either
to the left or right to the “RUG”
position. You will find it convenient
to use only one hand when oper-
ating the cleaner on rugs and
carpet.

On certain types of dense carpet, it
may be advantageous to keep the
brush in a position where it does
not come in contact with the
carpet. To lock brush into the noz-
zle, adjust lever to “RUG” position
then press the brush all the way in-
to the nozzle with your finger.
While still holding the brush, adjust
the lever to the “FLOOR” position
and the brush will be locked into
place. To release brush; move the
brush lock lever either to the left or
right to the “RUG” position.
Note: Before using the nozzle on
hard surface floors, make certain
the brush is not locked into the
nozzle; then adjust the lever to the
“FLOOR” position.
For most efficient cleaning,
place the nozzle flat on rugs
and hard surface floors.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for improved
cleaning of carpet edges near
baseboards and solid furniture.
Passages have been added to the
side of the nozzle to increase air
flow carrying dust from the carpet
edge to the nozzle.
Adjusting suction
The suction regulator is located on
the hose grip and may be used for
adjusting the amount of suction
when cleaning carpet and rugs or
when using the attachments.
Set the suction regulator to MINI-
MUM, MEDIUM, or MAXIMUM
suction by rotating the plastic ring
until the raised plastic indicator on
the dial is directly under the desired
setting.
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Cleaning tools
The cleaning tools allow you to
do above the floor cleaning and
to clean hard to reach areas.
1. Furniture nozzle for uphol-
stered furniture, draperies, tapes-
tries, mattresses, clothing, and
automobile interiors.
2. Dusting brush for carved
furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, Venetian
blinds, baseboard, shutters and
registers.
3. Crevice tool for radiators,
dresser drawers, edges of wall-
to-wall carpet, spaces between
kitchen equipment.
4. Wall/floor brush* for walls
and very irregular hard surface
floors such as brick and slate.
*Available at additional cost.
Attaching tools
Tools may be attached 3 places
depending on your cleaning
needs:
To hose grip,to end of one
wand or to end of two wands
by rotating plastic latch ring.
To clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt
with a cloth dampened with a li-
quid detergent. Cleaning tools
can be washed in warm water
with a detergent. Rinse and let
dry before using.
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