Hoover SPIRIT Spirit Vacuum Cleaner User manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina-
tion cleaner. It has a nozzle for carpet and floor cleaning and cleaning
tools for above the floor cleaning.
The model and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner.
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provided below and retain in a safe place.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner.
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Cleaner Description.
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.3-4
Energy Saving Tips.
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How to Use
Bag Check Indicator.
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.9
Cleaning Tools.
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Rug and Floor Nozzle.
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.6-8
Suction Regulator. ..........................
.9
If You Havea Problem
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Important Safeguards.
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Lubrication.. ...............................
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Maintenance
Cleaning Secondary Filter.
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Replacing Bag.
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Replacing Rug/Floor Nozzle Brush
and Litter Picker........................
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ToClean Stairs...........................~....ll
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Important Safeguards!
l Read all instructions.
lWarning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
l 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.
lDo not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
lNever vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
lAvoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
lUnplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before
unplugging.
lAlways disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
lChange bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder.
lGrasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
lIf cleaner has a cord reel, hold onto the plug while cord is being re-
wound to prevent cord from whipping.
lThe use of an extension cord is not recommended.
l If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
lHave repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
lUse vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the in-
structions. Use only attachments recommended by this appliance
manufacturer; others may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown. Remove and dispose of
the cardboard packing.
A. Canister cleaner
B. Rug and floor nozzle
C. Throw away bag
D. Extension wands, hose
and cleaning tools
The cleaner assembled will
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1. Combination rug and floor nozzle (ONE nozzle is included with
each model)
2. Carrying handle
* 3. Bag check indicator shows red when throw away bag should be
checked.
4. Cover is removed by lifting up top section of carrying handle and
pulling forward.
5. Plastic latch ring is located on extension wands and handle; rotates
to lock wands and cleaning tools.
6. Large wheels provide easy towing; pull cleaner using hose to guide
cleaner over carpet, area rugs and door sills.
7. On-Off switch is conveniently located on top of the cleaner.
8. Extension wands are used with the rug and floor nozzle. One or
both wands may be used with cleaning tools.
) 9. Suction regulator can be set for MINIMUM, MEDIUM or MAXI-
MUM suction by rotating the plastic ring until the raised plastic indi-
cator on the ring is directly under the desired setting.
10. Hand grip is on one end of hose for use with extension wands or
cleaning tools.
11. Crevice tool
“12. Furniture nozzle
“13. Wall/floor brush
“14. Multi-purpose brush
“15. Dusting brush
“Available on some models
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
cleaner.
CORD REWIND
CONTROL ON-OFF
Some models have a foot operat-
ed ON-OFF switch and cord re-
wind control. Pull cord to the de-
sired length. Retract cord for
storage by holding plug and step-
ping on cord rewind control.
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How to assemble
I. Connect hose
To connect hose, insert large end
into opening of cleaner, lining up
largest projection on hose with
largest notch of opening. Turn
hose to the right to tighten. To
disconnect, depress latch, and
turn hose to the left.
2.Attach extension wands,
cleaning tools and nozzle
To attach the extension wand to
the hose, rotate the plastic latch
ring on the hand grip to accept
the button projection on end of
wand. Turn latch ring to lock
wand in place. To remove, reverse
the above procedure.
Attach second wand, in the same
manner, when using rug and floor
nozzle or for added length when
using cleaning tools.
Cleaning tools may be attached
directly to the hand grip when ex-
tra length is not required.
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How to use
Rug and floor nozzle
The combination rug and floor nozzle has been designed to do an effi-
cient cleaning job on both carpet and hard surface floors.
Refer to the section that shows the rug and floor nozzle that you
have purchased.
Full width cleaning
To vacuum carpet and hard sur-
face floors, set the Nozzle Adjust-
ment Dial on “FULL WIDTH
CLEANING”. For easier cleaning
when picking up large particles of
soil, rotate nozzle to lift it slightly
up off the floor.
Should nozzle become clogged
or Nozzle Adjustment Dial hard to
turn, move dial pointer to side po-
sition for easy lift out to clear area.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for cleaning
of carpet edges near baseboards
and solid furniture. Slots on the
nozzle bottom plate carry dust
from the carpet edge to the ncz-
zle.
Set the Nozzle Adjustment Dial
on “EDGE CLEAN” to the riaht or
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left for right or left edge cleaning.
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Hard surface floors
Put the brush in the stationary
position by moving the brush lock
lever to “FLOOR” on the nozzle.
Rugs
Put the brush in floating position
by moving the brush lock lever
either to the left or right to
“RUG”.
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 the brush into
the nozzle, move lever to “RUG”,
then press the brush all the way
into the nozzle with your finger.
While still holding the brush,
move 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 move the lever to the
“FLOOR” position.
For more efficient cleaning,
place the nozzle flat on rugs and
hard surface floors.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for improv-
ed cleaning of carpet edges near
baseboards and solid furniture.
Passages have been provided to
the sides of the nozzle to increase
air flow carrying dust from the
carpet edge to the nozzle.
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Hard surface floors
Put the brush in the stationary
position by pushing in the lever
marked “FLOOR” with your toe
until you hear a click.
Rugs
Put the brush in the floating posi-
tion by pushing in the lever mark-
ed “RUG” with your toe until you
hear a click.
For more efficient cleaning, do
not place-the nozzle flat on the
rug. Tilt the nozzle so the back
edge is raised slightly above the
rug.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for improv-
ed cleaning of carpet edges near
baseboards and solid furniture.
Passages have been provided to
the sides of the nozzle to increase
air flow carrying dust from the
carpet edge to the nozzle.
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Suction regulator
(Available with some models)
The suction regulator is located
on the hand grip and may be used
to increase or decrease suction
for various cleaning tasks.
Set the suction regulator to MINI-
MUM, MEDIUM or MAXIMUM
suction by rotating the plastic
ring until the raised plastic indi-
cator on the dial is directly under
the desired setting.
Bag check indicator
(Available with some models)
The indicator will show red as the
bag fills with dirt or if the folds of
the bag are not open. When red
appears, check the bag, making
sure the folds are open.
The bag should be changed when
the indicator becomes completely
red.
The indicator may become com-
pletely red even though the bag is
only partially full when:
a. picking up very fine materials
such as powder; the bag should
be changed more frequently.
b. there is an obstruction in the
hose, attachments or at the bag
opening; check for obstructions.
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