Hoover Stick Vacuum User manual

HOOVER
Stick Cleaner
Owner's Manual
English -> pp. 1-7
Espa_ol -_ p_g. 8-11
Fran_ais--) p. 12-15
Thiscleaner inspectedand packagedcarefully beforebeing shipped
fromthe factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assem-
bly or operation call
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center or
Visit usonlineat www.hoovercompany.com tofind the service
outletnearest you (clickon the "Service"button).
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. J
Review this manual before
operating cleaner.

Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located in the middle of the back of the
cleaner body.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial
number in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model
and has serial number
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual.
Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of
your Hoover product.
Index
Assembling Cleaner .................... 3-4
Cleaner Descriptions ................. 3
Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp
Rating .............................................. 7
HowTo Use .................................. 4-5
Carrying handle .......................... 5
Hose and Tool ............................. 5
_peed SebctorSwm_ ..... A
Rug and Floor Nozzle ................ 4
Storage ........................................ 5
If You Have a Problem .................... 7
Service ......................................... 7
Important Safeguards .................... 2
Maintenance ................................ 5-6
Dirt Cup .................................... 5-6
Lubrication .................................. 6
Rug and Floor Nozzle ................ 6
Secondary Filter ......................... 6
Warranty .......................................... 7
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
_''..a rn;,n--H .._.To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• 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 hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings
and all moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use
in areas where they may be present.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner.They may damage the
cleaner and the filter.
•Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. When picking up very fine
materials such as powder, depress beg cap, shake filter bag and empty dirt cup
often.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use wit.h_anyopening blocked; keep
free of dust, Irnt, hair, or anything that may reouce anrTiow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or comers, uo not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as It should,
has been dropped, damaged, left Outdoors, or droppe_i..,into water, _ke it to a
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover warranty Servtce veeuer
(Depot).
•Use vacuum cleaner only for its Intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.
Save these instructions!

Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolveany concernsaboutyourcleaner or questionsregardingits
use. Lookon the listprovidedwith the productfor yourlocal Hoover Factory Service Center or inthe Yel-
low Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household"for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot) or call:
1-800-944-9200 for an automatedreferral ofauthorizedservice outletlocations(U.S, only)
OR
1-330-499-9499 to speakwith a representativein the Hoover Consumer Response Center
OR
Visit usonline at www.hoovercompany.com tofindthe serviceoutlet nearest you (click on the
"Service"button)
Carton contents Cleaner description
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The assembled cleaner will look like
the drawing.
A. Cord hook
B. Hose hook (some models)
C. Hose (some models)
D. ON-OFF/Speed selector switch
E. Dirt cup
F.Carrying handle
G. Cleaner body
Depending on the model you pur-
chased, ONE of the above Rug/Floor
Nozzles is Included with your cleaner.
H. Standard nozzle
I. Deluxe nozzle
J. Deluxe wheeled nozzle
This cleaner is intended for household
use.
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Unpack cleaner from carton, remove all
cardboard and identify parts shown.
1. Handle Section
2. Cleaner Body
3. Hose with tool (some models)
4. Nozzle
Attach handle
Remove the tape securing the hose hook
and screw to the handle. A Phillips
screwdriver Is needed for assembly.
With cord hooks (K) upward, slide handle
onto cleaner body.
For attached hose models, place hose
hook on handle by first Insel'tlng tab (L)
ontoslot(M). Continued .-_ 3

Jnsert screw and secure handle to cleaner
body.
(N =Hose models)
0
iAttach nozzle
Line up raised rib (0) on front of nozzle
with raised rib Just above opening on
cleaner, Push nozzle securely into
cleaner,
Q
Attach hose and
tool (some models)
Facing the back of the cleaner, position
hose connector (P) into holder (Q) on
right side of cleaner body making sure
latch (R) is inside holder.
Loop hose over hose hook (S) and posi-
tion tool into holder (T) on other side of
cleaner body.
Operate cleaner only at voltage speci-
fied on data plate located on back of
cleaner motor housing.
Polarized plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
product has 8 polarized plug (one blade
Is wider than the other). This plug win fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit In the outlet, reverse the
plug. If It still does not fit, contact aquali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Your
cleaner In now ready to operate.
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ON-OFF/Speed_
selector switch
Your cleaner has aone or two speed
motor.
Use the one speed model for cleaning
any type of rug or bare floor; ON I Ii
OFF : 0
Use the tWO speed model on HIGH (11)for
cleaning rugs and carpet, or press the
switch to LOW (J) for bare floors; OFF : 0
Rug and floor
nozzle
Thecombination rug and floor nozzle has
been designed to do an efficient cleaning
Job on both carpet and hard surface
floors.
Some models come with the standard
nozzle. Others come with the deluxe
nozzle or with the deluxe wheeled nozzle.
All nozzles have constant edge cleaning
for cleaning along baseboards or solid
furniture. Both deluxe nozzles have a
BARE FLOOR setting and a RUG setting.
To change from one setting to the other,
refer to the directions below for your
deluxe nozzle.
Deluxe nozzle
Lock brushes to clean bare floors by slid-
ing selector (A) toward BARE FLOOR.
Release brushes to clean rugs or carpet
by sliding selector toward RUG.
Deluxe wheeled
nozzle
Lock brushes to clean bare floors by
depressing selector (A) to BARE FLOOR.
Release brushes to clean rugs or carpet
by depressing selector to RUG.

Cleaning under low
furniture
Your cleaner has been designed to do an
effective job cleaning under low furniture
and in hard to reach areas, Lower handle
to floor level and proceed with back and
forth motion,
Hose and tool
(some models)
Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or
removing hose.
The hose and tool may be used for clean-
ing in tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser drawers,
upholstered furniture, stairs and base-
boards.
Lay cleaner on floor with backside up.
Remove hose connector and tool from
holder.
Lift hose door (B) upward.
C
Insert hose connector (C) until it snaps
Into position. Suction will automatically
be diverted to the hose when cleaner Is
turned on.
To remove hose, press latch (D) on hose
connector and pull outward.
Note: Hose must be removed from
hose door when cleaning carpet and
floors to insure proper cleaning.
After using the hose and tool, place them
back in the holder as for storing.
Carrying handle
Foryour convenience acarrying handle
(E) is provided to assist in moving the
cleaner and when cleaning stairs.
Storing cleaner
When cleaner is not in use, wrap cord
around cord hooks and place hose and
tool in holder as shown.
For your convenience, cleaner may be
hung on a hook from opening at top of
handle.
Familiarize yourself with these home main-
tenance tasks as proper use and care of
your cleaner will ensure Continued clean-
ing effectiveness.
Dirt cup
The dirt and debris picked up by the
cleaner is deposited into the dirt cup. Jt
is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied after each use.
When empty, the cup can be cleaned with
adamp cloth or rinsed with water. Be
sure cup is dry before reusing.
All models have afilter and others also
have acyclonic cone (filter assembly
inside the cup) that provides extended
cleaning performance.
However, very fine materials, such as
face powder, cornstarch and fireplace
ashes, picked up In large quantities can
seal the filter and cause a loss of suc-
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty cup often.
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How to empty dirt cup
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Lift latch (A) at bottom of cup to release
cup.
Grasp cup and pull forward to remove it
from the cleaner. Remove filter (B) or filter assembly (C)
from top of cup.
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