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Owners ManualENGLISH pp. 1-15

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FRANAIS p. 25-32

Cyclonic Upright

Vacuum Cleaner

Aspirateur vertical

cyclonique

ContentsAssembling Cleaner .............. ............3-4

Carton Contents ................................3How To Use ........................................5-8

Cleaner Descriptions ........................5Cleaning Tools................................7-8

If You Have a Problem............ ............14Important Safeguards ..........................2Lubrication ..........................................14Maintenance ....................................8-13

Authorized Service..........................14

Cleaning Filters ............................9-10Clearing Blockages ........................15Emptying Dirt Cup..........................8-9Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ..11-12Replacing Belt ............................10-11Replacing Powered Hand Tool

Agitator Brush Roll ......................12Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..13Replacing Headlight........................10

Thermal Protector ..............................14Warranty ..............................................15Parts & accessories mail reorder

form ..................................................33


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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

WARNING: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, rotating agitator and other 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 materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where theymay be present.

Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.

Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter frequently when picking up very fine materials suchas powder.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may

reduce air flow. 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, ordropped into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not runappliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended byHoover; others may cause hazards.

Hold plug when rewinding cord onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. Wash hands afterhandling.

Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.

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Carton contents

Remove all parts from carton andidentify each item shown.

Make sure all parts are located beforedisposing of packing materials.

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If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at hoover.com. C lick on the Service button to find the service outletnearest you O RCall 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U .S . only) O RC all 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our C onsumer R esponse C enter.Please do not return this product to the store.

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1. Cleaner assembly

1-1 A. Handle sectionB. Cleaner base assemblyC. Cleaner upper housing assemblyD. Cleaning tools and wands

E. Hose

Attach upper housing

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A lign upper housing (D ) over cleanerbase (E) and slide down until upperhousing sits securely over base.

Remove dirt cup (A) from upperhousing (B) by pressing dirt cuprelease button (C ) and pivoting cupout. Set dirt cup aside.

U sing a P hillips screwdriver, fasten(3) screws located at the bottom ofthe upper housing.

Place bottom of dirt cup into cleanerbody first. Pivot cup into cleanerbody.

Press on dirt cup release buttonwhile firmly pressing on dirt cup.

R elease button in order for it toreturn to proper position and lockthe dirt cup into place.

U sing a Phillips screwdriver, remove(3) screws from cleaner base. DONOT DISPOSE OF SCREWS.Remove cardboard and discard.

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Position toolsPlace smaller diameter end of wand(A) into bottom of rack. Snap wandinto clip at top. R epeat with otherwand.

C revice tool (B) fits into one of theextension wands.

Fit combination tool (C ) and pow-ered hand tool (D ) into storageareas on side of cleaner as shown.4

PUSHFIRMLY UNTILYOU HEAR A

SNAP ORCLICK!

Attach handle

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E

D F

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A A

Hold plug (B) with one hand; upperhandle (C ) with other hand.Push plug into upper handle, align-ing with opposite end of plug andpush firmly UNTIL YOU HEAR ASNAP OR A CLICK.A fter ends are connected, pull onplug to make sure it is securelyattached.

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A lign the groove (D ) on the back ofthe upper handle with the small pro-

jection ( E) on the back of the handlehousing.

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DO NOT remove orange tie wrapuntil step 1-11 is complete.G rasp orange tie wrap ( A ) and pulluntil the black plug (B) comes out ofthe handle cavity.

Note: The plug will only fit togetherone way. If plug is not fitting togeth-er, check alignment of ends.After the plug ends are fully con-nected, the orange tie wrap (A)must be removed.Use caution so as NOT TO CUTthe black power cord. D iscard theorange tie wrap.

Press button (F) at handle base andpush handle all the way down.

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A

B D

B

Position hoseAttach hose

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Position hose over rack ( C ) and intohose tube ( D ).

NOTE: Hose must be connected atthe hose tube (D) and at the dirtduct (B) on the back of the cleanerfor carpet or floor cleaning. Fortool use, refer to Fig. 2-11.

A lign end of hose with projections(A) over slots on dirt duct (B).

Slide hose into slots and twist hoseto lock it into place (To detach hose,reverse procedure) .


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2. How to useCleaner description

16. Hose17. Hose/tool holder18. Crevice tool19. Wands20. Cord reel21. Soft touch wheels22. Handle release pedal:

step on lever to lower handleto operating or low positions.23. Cord rewind button: pressbutton to rewind cord for stor-age. Hold plug until cord isrewound.24.Combination tool25. Powered hand tool

Operate cleaner only atvoltage specified on dataplate on back of cleaner.

This cleaner is intended forhousehold use.

1. Soft touch handle grip2. ON/OFF switch3. Telescoping handle4. Handle adjustmentbutton5. Carrying handle6. Dirt cup release button

7. Dirt cup assembly8. Cord reel window9. Headlight10. Agitator brush rollshut-off indicator11. Agitator brush rollshut-off pedal12. Furniture guard: helpsprevent cleaner from mark-ing furniture.13. Nozzle control knob:turn knob to correct settingfor height of carpet beingcleaned.14. Final filter access

15. Hose handle

ON-OFF switchPlug cord into electrical outlet.To turn cleaner O N , push O N/O FFswitch once.

To turn cleaner O FF, push switchagain.

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Polarized plugTo reduce the risk of electric shock,this appliance has a polarized plug(one blade is wider than the other).This plug will fit in a polarized outletonly one way. If the plug does not fitfully in the outlet, reverse the plug. Ifit still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician to install the proper out-let. D o not change the plug in anyway.

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The cleaner is shipped with the agi-tator brush roll in the O FF position.To turn the agitator brush roll O N ,step on the pedal (A). The indicator(B) will show red in the brush roll

on window.

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Telescoping handleThe telescoping handle includesadjustable settings to variousheights for user comfort. The handleis designed to retract into the bodyof the cleaner for convenience instoring or carrying the cleaner.Lower the handle by depressing thebutton (B) located at the handlebase and pushing the handle down.R aise the handle by depressing thebutton and pulling the handleupward, locking it into the desiredposition.

SettingsFor maximum cleaning perfor-mance, the following carpet heightsettings are recommended:

Lowest setting: for all types ofcarpet.

Note: If the cleaner is difficult to

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Handle positionsThe handle of your cleaner has

three positions; upright for storageand when using cleaning tools;operating position for generaloperation on carpet and floors; lowfor reaching under low furniture.Step on handle release lever tolower handle.

Carrying cleaner

The cleaner can also be moved byusing the carrying handle.

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Carpet height

adjustmentThe cleaning of carpet and rugstakes place at the nozzle (C ) .

When it is necessary to raise andlower the nozzle for various carpetpile heights, turn the nozzle controlknob ( D ) to the desired setting.

C

D

Transporting cleanerTo move your cleaner from room toroom, put handle in upright position,tilt cleaner back on rear wheels andpush forward.

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B

A

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Cord rewindG rasp the end of the plug and pullto release cord from cord reel. A fterdesired cord length is reached, thecord will lock into position.

To return cord for storage, hold plugand press on button (A ) at top ofcord reel. To prevent cord fromwhipping, hold plug until cord isrewound.

push, turn knob to the next highersetting.

Higher settings: for very deeppile carpet, where easier pushingeffort is desired, while maintaininggood cleaning performance.

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Cleaning lightweightflexible rugsStand on one end of rug and movecleaner toward other end or edge.Before reaching edge, push downon handle. This will lift up the nozzle

(front of cleaner) as shown and willprevent rug from clinging to cleaner.C ontinue to lift up nozzle so thatwhen you have reached the edge, itis completely off the rug. M ovecleaner back to start again, lowernozzle, and use only forwardstrokes.

Cleaning toolsTools allow for cleaning surfacesabove the floor and for reachinghard to clean areas.

The cleaner is ready for tool usewhen handle is in uprightposition.

The agitator brush roll will notrotate when the cleaner is in theupright position or the if the agi-tator brush roll shut off indicatoris in the OFF position when thehandle is lowered.

Agitator brush rollshut-offThe agitator brush roll shuts off auto-matically for tool use, when thecleaner is in the upright position.

To manually shut off the agitatorbrush roll for cleaning hard floors,step on the pedal (E). The indicator(F) will show red in the brush rolloff window. To turn the agitatorbrush roll on, step on the pedalagain. The indicator will show red inthe brush roll on window.

How to clean toolsTo clean the hose and poweredhand tool, wipe off dirt with a clothdampened in a mild detergent.Rinse with a damp cloth. DO NO Tsubmerge powered hand tool inwater.

C leaning tools may be washed inwarm water with a detergent. R inseand air dry before using.

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H

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Removing hoseWhen using cleaning tools, placecleaner handle in the upright posi-tion. The agitator brush roll willnot rotate when the cleaner is inthe upright position. A lso, turncleaner OFF before disconnectingand connecting hose to hose tube(G).

To use hose, lift hose end (H) asshown.

When you are finished cleaning withthe tools, reposition hose end intotube.

Select proper toolI. Combination tool use with brushfor carved furniture, table tops,books, lamps, lighting fixtures,venetian blinds, baseboards, shut-ters, and registers.R emove brush (Fig. 2-15) to cleanupholstered furniture, draperies,mattresses, clothing, and carpetedstairs.J. Powered hand tool may be usedfor upholstered furniture, draperies,mattresses, clothing, automobileinteriors, and carpeted stairs.

K. Crevice tool may be used in

tight spaces, corners and alongedges in such places as dresserdrawers, upholstered furniture,stairs and baseboards.

L. Wands are used to give extralength to your hose. U se them withany of the above tools.

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Combination toolSlide brush to remove.

To replace brushes, align bottom ofbrush with grooves (M ) on tool. Slidebrush into place.


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How to emptyPress dirt cup release button (B)and pivot cup out.

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3. Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these homemaintenance tasks as proper useand care of your cleaner will ensurecontinued cleaning effectiveness.

When to emptyIt is recommended that the dirt cupbe emptied before the dirt reachesthe fill line (A ) , or after every use ifpreferred. Place the cleaner in theupright position before removing thedirt cup.

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not use cleaner withoutdirt cup or filters in place.

CAUTION: Very fine materials,such as face powder or corn-starch, may seal the filter andcause loss of suction. When usingthe cleaner for this type of dust,empty the cup and clean the fil-ters often.

Dirt cup

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G

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B

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Attach wand and toolsA ttach tool or wand to the hose (F) .

A ttach tool to wand (G ) by pushingit firmly onto the wand.

Twist wand or tool slightly to tightenor loosen the connection.

Stair cleaningU se the hose and powered handtool for stair cleaning. C lean frombottom to top.

CAUTION: To avoid personalinjury or unnecessary wear to car-pet, and to prevent the cleanerfrom falling, always place it at bot-tom of stairs.

Turn cleaner OFF before discon-necting and connecting hose.Remove hose end from dirt duct (A).A lign end of Extra Reach hosewith projections (B) over slots on dirtduct (C ) . Slide hose into slots and

twist hose to lock it into place.

Extra Reach hose(available at additional cost)

The Extra Reach hose provideseasier cleaning of stairs and hard toreach places. Follow the stepsbelow for attaching and detachingthe Extra R each hose.

A lign end of hose with projections(D) over slots (E) on Extra Reachhose. Slide hose into slots and twisthose to lock it into place. (To detachhose, reverse procedure).

A ttach wands or tools to the otherend of hose.

NOTE: Hose must be connected todirt duct and hose tube afterremoving Extra Reach hose forcarpet or floor cleaning.


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C D

Holding dirt cup over trash recepta-cle, press dirt cup door release but-ton (C ) to open dirt cup door (D ) .

C lose door and press dirt cup doorrelease button to latch dirt cup doorclosed.

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D irt and debris can be cleaned fromthe filter assembly by brushing withthe cleaners combination tool.

Place the filter assembly on the dirtcup, aligning (3) tabs (A ) on filterwith (3) slots on dirt cup (B) andtwist it clockwise to secure intoposition. Press dirt cup door releasebutton (C ) to latch dirt cup doorclosed.

R eplace dirt cup as described inFigs. 3-4 & 3-5.

Cyclonic filter assemblyHow to cleanDisconnect cleaner from electrical out-

let. Do not use cleaner without dirt cupor filters in place.

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Press on dirt cup release buttonwhile firmly pressing on dirt cup.R elease button in order for it toreturn to proper position and lockthe dirt cup into place.

Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-2.

Twist filter assembly (A ) counterclock-wise. Remove assembly from dirt cup.

Secondary filterHow to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not operate cleanerwithout dirt cup or filters in place.

With thumb, slide latch (A) locatedat the top of the housing to the rightand pull down to remove gray filterframe. R emove black foam filter.R inse filter frame cartridge and foamfilter under cold water.

A llow both filter frame and filter to airdry for 24 hours before replacing fil-ter into filter frame. R eposition filterframe cartridge by inserting tabs (B)into slots on back of housing. R otatefilter cartridge frame up toward topof housing and snap closed.

What to buyWhen purchasing a new secondaryfilter cartridge, ask for HOOVERpart No. 93002517. To purchase anew black foam filter, ask forHOOVER part No. 93002518.

Cleaning filters

Remove dirt cup as described inFig. 3-2.

Place bottom of dirt cup into cleanerbody first. Pivot cup into cleanerbody.

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With fingers in slots, pull filter frame(A ) straight out.

D irt and debris can be cleaned fromthe filter cartridge by brushing withthe cleaners combination tool. DONOT RINSE OR WASH the HEPAfilter cartridge.

Slide back into position on cleaner.

Replacing lens

R eposition lens and secure with thescrew.

Belt replacementThe belts are located under the bot-tom plate of the cleaner and shouldbe checked from time to time to besure they are in good condition.

The flat (wide) belt is describedbelow; the other belt is describedunder A gitator brush roll.

When to replaceDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. WARNING: Agitator brushroll can start suddenly. Unplugcleaner before turning it over.

To check the flat belt, remove bot-tom plate as shown in R eplacingflat belt. Replace belt if it isstretched, cut or broken.

What to buyTo assure effective operation, use

only genuine HO O VER belts withyour cleaner. When purchasing anew belt, ask for Flat belt - HOOVERpart No. 40201-271.

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Installing bulb

Pull old bulb straight out of socket.Push new bulb straight into socketuntil locked in place.

Excessive force is not required.

Removing lens

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Press handle release pedal andplace handle in low position.

U sing a Phillips screwdriver, removethe the screw as shown and lift offlens.

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HEPA Final filterHow to clean

Disconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet. Do not operate cleanerwithout dirt cup or filters in place.

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What to buyWhen purchasing a new HEPAfilter cartridge, ask for HOOVERpart No. 93002360.

Headlight replace-mentWhat to buyThis cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.27313-107.


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Positioning back of belt

With lettering on outside of belt,slide new belt over motor shaft (D ) .

Positioning front of belt

Place other end of belt over largepulley (C ) while rolling the pulley indirection shown.

Turn agitator brush roll making surebelt turns freely and is not pinchedbetween agitator brush roll and agi-tator shield.

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Removing belt

R emove used belt (B ) from largepulley (C ) and discard.

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Replacing flat beltDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Removing bottom plate

WARNING: Agitator brush roll canstart suddenly. Unplug cleanerbefore turning it over.

Place handle in low position andturn cleaner over so bottom side isfacing up.

R emove the 6 screws as shown witha Phillips screwdriver.

Lift off bottom plate (A ) .

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Replacing bottom plate

R eposition bottom plate and 6Phillips head screws. Tightenscrews securely.

The agitator brush roll

When to replaceWhen agitator brush roll brushes areworn, the agitator brush roll shouldbe replaced.


WARNING: Agitator brush roll canstart suddenly. Unplug cleanerbefore turning it over.

What to buyWhen purchasing a new agitator,ask for HOOVER part No.93002361.

To check condition of brushes, moveedge of a card across bottom platewhile turning agitator brush roll. Tomaintain cleaning effectiveness,replace agitator brush roll if brushesdo not touch card.

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Removing agitator brush roll


Turn carpet height adjustment knobto lowest setting. Turn cleaner overand remove bottom plate ( Fig. 3-13) .Lift up agitator brush roll and slideV-belt (A ) off agitator brush roll.

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Inspecting V-belt

The V-belt is designed to last for along time and is not normallyreplaced. H owever, if the V-belt iscracked, gouged or broken, itshould be replaced.

Slide flat belt off large pulley asshown in Fig. 3-14.

To remove V-belt, slide back of beltover pulley (B). Then firmly pull onbelt and snap it out.

Discard used belt. Replace with

HOOVER part No. 40201-200.To install new belt (with lettering onoutside of belt), slide back of beltover pulley and pull front of belttoward groove (C) next to pulley.Belt will pop into place.

Positioning belt on agitatorbrush roll

Before positioning belt onto agita-tor brush roll, check for debrisaccumulation as described in Fig.4-3.

Insert agitator brush roll through beltand position belt in groove (D) onagitator brush roll.

Installing agitator brush roll

G rasp agi tator brush roll firmly andfit it into position by first sliding endopposite the belt into the rectangu-lar slot (E) on side of cleaner.

Pull other side of agitator brush roll(F) into place. Belt may fit looselywhen properly installed.

R eposition flat belt and bottom plate(Figs. 3-15 through 3-16).

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Powered hand tool

Agitator brush rollreplacementWhen agitator brushes are worn, thebrush roll should be replaced. A skfor HOOVER part No. 48414-088.

How to replace1. Remove tool from hose and turnit so bottom faces up. Press thelatches on either side of tool andremove bottom plate (A).

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3. Remove agitator including endplates (C ) and discard.

4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is ingood condition. If belt is cracked,gouged or broken, replace it (seefollowing section) .

5. Insert brush roll through belt andposition belt over gear teeth (D ) onbrush roll.

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2. U nscrew the two Phillips screwsand remove belt guard (B).

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6. With curved ends down, slide endplates (C ) of brush roll into slots (E )on tool.

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8. To replace bottom plate (A ) , insertthe four tabs on edge of bottomplate into slots on front of tool.

Pivot bottom plate down and snapclosed.

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7. Replace belt guard (B) makingsure not to pinch brush bristles inguard. Turn agitator, to make sure itrotates freely.

R eplace and tighten screws.

B

1. Remove tool from hose. Thebelt can be seen through the top ofthe nozzle or by removing the bot-tom plate and belt guard (Figs. 3-24and 3-25).

Powered hand toolBelt replacementInspect the belt

The powered hand tool belt isdesigned to last a long time and isnot normally replaced. H owever, ifthe belt is cracked, gouged or bro-ken, it should be replaced.

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Replace belt

When replacing belt, ask forHOOVER part No. 38528-037.

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2. G rasp turbine (A ) and pull firmlyto remove.

3. R emove belt from turbine pulley(B) . R eplace with new belt.

4. With flat sides of turbine retainers(C ) pointing down, slide retainersinto grooves (D ) in tool housing andsnap into place.

5. R eplace brush roll, belt guard,and bottom plate as described inFigs. 3-26 through 3-29.

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Thermal protectorA n internal thermal protector hasbeen designed into your cleaner toprotect it from overheating.When the thermal protector acti-vates, the cleaner will stop run-ning. If this happens, proceed asfollows:

1. Turn the cleaner OFF and dis-connect it from the electrical out-let.

2. C heck secondary and final fil-ters for dirt accumulation.

3. R efer to C learing blockagessection.

4. When cleaner is unpluggedand the motor cools for 30 min-utes, the thermal protector automati-cally resets and cleaning may con-tinue.If the thermal protector continues toactivate after following the abovesteps, your cleaner may need ser-

vicing (see Service section).

ServiceTo obtain approved HO O VER serviceand genuine HO O VER parts, locatethe nearest Hoover Sales andService Center or AuthorizedHoover Warranty Service Dealer(Depot) by:

checking the Yellow Pagesunder Vacuum C leaners -Household O R -

checking the list of Sales andService C enters provided with thiscleaner O R - checking the Service section ofHoover on-line at

hoover.com O R - calling 1-800-944-9200 for anautomated referral of authorizedservice outlet locations (U .S .only).

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Incorrect carpet height setting

M ove carpet height control to ahigher setting

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Belt broken or stretched

Replace agitator brush roll beltas described in Figs. 3-13through 3-18 in the M aintenancesection

Problem: Cleaner hard to push

Problem: Smoky/burning smelldetected

4. If you have aproblem

Problem: SmokyPossible Cause

Possible Solution

Broken or worn belt

Replace belt

Agitator brush roll worn

Replace agitator brush roll

Dirt cup full

Empty dirt cup Incorrect carpet height setting

M ove nozzle control knob tolower setting

Blockage in air flow passages

C lear blockage

Agitator brush roll is OFF

Step on pedal (Fig. 2-11) to turnagitator brush roll O N

Filters dirty

C lean filters (Figs. 3-6 through3-9)

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Not firmly plugged in

Plug unit in firmly

No voltage in wall receptacle

C heck fuse or breaker

Blown fuse or tripped breaker

Replace fuse or reset breaker

Thermal protector activated Unplug cleaner and allow cleaner

to cool for 30 minutes (this willreset the thermal protector)

If a minor problem occurs, it usuallycan be solved quite easily when thecause is found by using the check-list below.

Problem: Cleaner wont run

Problem: Cleaner/tools wont pick up

Problem: Powered hand tool brushroll wont turn

Possible cause

Possible solution

Too much pressure being

applied to tool C ontinue using tool applyinglight

pressure.

Blockage in turbine channel

Remove blockage.

Broken or worn belt Replace belt

Low cleaner suction C heck items under C leaner wont

pick up.

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LubricationThe motor is equipped with bear-ings that contain sufficient lubrica-tion for the life of the motor. Theaddition of lubricant could causedamage. Therefore, do not addlubricant to motor bearings.

The agitator brush roll is equippedwith two ball bearings that should

be lubricated periodically by aHoover Sales and Service Center oran Authorized H oover WarrantyService Dealer.

Do not send your cleaner to H ooverin North C anton, O hio for service,this will only result in delay.

If further assistance is needed, con-tact the Hoover ConsumerR esponse C enter,Phone: 1-330-499-9499.

In C anada, contact Hoover Canada,Burlington, O ntario L7R 4A8,

Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

A lways identify your cleaner by thecomplete model number whenrequesting information or orderingparts. (The model number appearson the back of the cleaner.)


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Clearing blockagesDisconnect cleaner from electricaloutlet.

Low suction or pick up may be dueto a blockage in the system. R eferto the following steps to check forblockages continuing with eachstep until the blockage is found:

1. C heck fullness of dirt cup; emptyif needed.

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Checking under bottom plate

9. Turn cleaner O FF and unplug.

10. Remove bottom plate (Fig. 3-13)and agitator brush roll (Fig. 3-20).

Look into opening (D), in channels (E)and around liner (F) and remove anyaccumulated debris.

11. Replace agitator brush roll andbottom plate.

Checking airflow path

2. P lug cleaner in and turn O N.

C heck for suction at end of hose (A ) .If there is suction, continue with step3.

3. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.C heck connection at hose tube (B) ;remove any blockage.

Check secondary filter

4. R emove and clean secondary filter(Fig. 3-8). Replace filter.

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Checking airflow path throughhose inlet tube on back ofcleaner

5. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.

6. If blockage can be seen in tube

(C ), remove 5 screws using a Phillipsscrewdriver.

7. Pull tube from cleaner, removeblockage.

8. Reposition tube on back of cleaner,replace 5 screws.

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If a blockage occurs duringpowered hand tool use:

12. Disconnect powered hand toolfrom hose. R emove bottom plate,belt guard and turbine as describedin Figs. 3-24, 3-25 and 3-31.

Remove any blockage from turbinechannel (G ).

R eplace belt turbine, brush roll, beltguard and bottom plate.

Full One Year

Warranty(Domestic Use)

Your HO O VER appliance is warrantedin normal household use, in accordancewith the O wners M anual against originaldefects in material and workmanship fora period of This warranty provides, at nocost to you, all labor and parts to placethis appliance in correct operating con-dition during the warranted period. T hiswarranty applies when the appliance ispurchased in the United States includingits territories and possessions, or inC anada or from a U . S. M ilitaryExchange. Appliances purchased else-where are covered by a limited one yearwarranty which covers the cost of partsonly. This warranty does not apply if theappliance is used in a commercial orrental application.

This warranty only applies when theproduct is in use in the country or territo-ry in which it is purchased.

Warranty service can only be obtainedby presenting the appliance to one ofthe following authorized warranty serviceoutlets. Proof of purchase will berequired before service is rendered.

1. Hoover Sales and Service Centers.

2. Hoover Authorized WarrantyService Dealers (Depots).

For an automated referral of autho-rized service outlets in the U.S.A.,phone 1-800-944-9200 OR

visit Hoover on-line at hoover.com

This warranty does not cover pick up,

delivery, or house calls; however, if youmail your appliance to a Hoover Salesand Service C enter for warranty service,transportation will be paid one way.

While this warranty gives you specificlegal rights, you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state.

If further assistance is needed, or ifthere are questions concerning this war-ranty or the availability of warranty ser-vice outlets, phone the HooverC onsumer Response Center,1-330-499-9499.

In C anada, contact Hoover C anada,

Burlington, O ntario L7R 4A8,1-800-263-6376.

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