Hoover Convertible U4101001, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...a safe place The model number and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner base Save CLEANER BASE Index Cleaner Description and Unpacking 3 4 Energy Saving Tips 22 How to Assemble Cleaner 5...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...spose o_ the cardboard packing A Upper handle section B Lower handle section C Cleaner main body and hood assembly D Outer bag assembly E Throw away bag The cleaner assembled will look like the drawin...

Page 5: ...e hook can be rotated forward or backward for easy cord release 6 Handle square design shown in sketch some models have round han dle 7 ON OFF Switch to turn on push switch downward to turn cleaner of...

Page 6: ...same side of handle Insert bolt through small holes and secure with nut Tighten nut with screw driver If the nut and bolt will not assem ble as shown in the illustration the holes in the handle are n...

Page 7: ...re with nut Tighten nut with screwdriver If the nut and bolt will not assem ble as shown in the illustration the holes in the handle are not lined up correctly B Attach handle to the cleaner Unscrew n...

Page 8: ...e outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner by hooking the two projections at the bottom of the outer bag assembly into the grooved plate extending from back of cleaner base Then pull the bag...

Page 9: ...bag Pull out tube Push bag collar firmly onto tube by first positioning bottom of collar and then top onto tube Make sure the collar is pushed past the raised portion at the top and bot tom of the tu...

Page 10: ...three positions Upright for storage and when using attach ments Operating for general operation on carpet and floors Low for reaching under low fur niture lpright ting Adjustment for carpet pile heig...

Page 11: ...ion of the adjustment lever Fig 1 or shown in the window on top of the cleaner Fig 2 _ect thead iustment for the carpet pile height according to the chart below Low for low pile and kitchen carpet Nor...

Page 12: ...again and lower the nozzle using only forward strokes Special features Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carrying handle located on the underside of the handle bail Edge cleaning This feat...

Page 13: ...crevice tool Standard cleaning set Includes lightweight hose converter wand crevice tool and multi purpose brush How to assemble hose and converter By using this converter attach ment suction is chan...

Page 14: ...sition grasp handle and lean cleaner backwards until handle is flat on the floor and the underside is visi ble Grasp the converter turn red converter lock away from the hose Place plastic latches of c...

Page 15: ...e stairs and automobile interiors Fig 3 Dusting brush for carved fur niture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures Venetian blinds baseboards shutters and regis ters Fig 4 Crevice tool for radiators...

Page 16: ...eing used on carpet and rugs and a second higher speed is used with attachments When the handle is placed in the upright storage position the motor automatically adjusts to the higher speed Therefore...

Page 17: ...om your local Authorized Hoover Dealer or from a Hoover Factory Service Center When ordering bags be sure to give the model number of your cleaner CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder corns...

Page 18: ...cks in place Some models have two bulbs which are replaced in the same manner 4 Replace hood and tighten screws The belt The belt of your HOOVER cleaner causes the agitator to rotate and b _ portant f...

Page 19: ...tches toward outside of cleaner 2 Release worn belt from pulley 3 Lift out rug agitator remove old belt and place new belt in groove of rug agitator 4 Replace agitator by aligning the projection locat...

Page 20: ...hes When to replace brushes Disconnect cleaner from electri cal outlet before checking brushes When brushes are worn and bristles do not touch the edge of a card held across the bottom plate at the ag...

Page 21: ...haft by pulling straight out Pry out remaining end section 5 Remove brushes by pulling them from agitator Use pliers if neces sary Slide new brushes into chan nels Push them in as far as possi ble LOC...

Page 22: ...e carpet being cleaned 2 Position belt correctly If the problem persists check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book under Vacuum Cleaners Household for your nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or...

Page 23: ...e done by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Energy saving tips 1 Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly before overfilled Use a genu ine HOOVER bag made...

Page 24: ...nding The use of an extension cord is not recommended Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids or fumes Always unplug power cord from wall outlet before servicing machine or at...