Hoover U4001 User's Manual
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1. quality controls do not operate the agitator correctly and create undue stress which will damage your Hoover cleaner Genuine Hoover belts have the word HOOVER embossed on the belt WHEN TO REPLACE THE BELT Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition If it is stretched or cut it should be replaced HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT 1 Disconnect cleaner from electrical out let before replacing belt 2 Turn cleaner over Remove metal plate on bottom of cleaner by pushing latches toward outside of cleaner 3 Release worn belt from pulley 10 4 Lift out rug agitator remove old belt and place new belt in groove of rug agitator 5 Replace agita tor On one end of the agitator roll there is a raised metal plate Make sure that this end is placed in groove on side of cleaner 6 Place belt on pulley Side of belt nearest cleaner should be in line with arrow on bottom of cleaner 7 Replace metal plate Place metal knobs on front end of plate in wire holders Check to see that latches are push ed back and will not be covered by plate Place plate in position and latch securely THE BRUSHES When brushes are worn and bristles do not touch the edge of a card held across the nozzle they should be replaced Always replace both brushes at the same time to maintain cleaning efficiency TO REPLACE THE BRUSHES 1 Disconnect the Cleaner from Ele2. 1 BRUSHES Oi orale ete ea SOR eNO eee Ete cee eee 12 HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS 0 0 cece eee 4 HELPFUL HINTS eR 8 ORDERING 13 SERVICE 13 THROW AWAY 3 9 THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 RI 1 74 Litho U S A 165938
3. Cleaner HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW HOOVER CLEANER ASSEMBLE HANDLE PIECES Remove cardboard from end of handle pieces Slide the two handle pieces together Check to see that cord clips are on the same side of the handle Insert bolt through small holes and secure with nut Tighten nut with screwdriver If the nut and bolt are not assembled as shown in the illustration the holes in the handle pieces are not lined up correctly ATTACH HANDLE TO CLEANER Unscrew nut and remove bolt and plate from handle socket Place handle so that the holes in the bottom of the handle are directly in line with the electrical prongs and make sure the handle is positioned so that the switch is to rear of cleaner Push down until handle is securely in place Insert bolt through small holes of handle pieces and secure with nut Tighten nut with screwdriver If bolt appears too short the plate is on backwards or upside down Make sure that the con tour of the plate fits around the handle as in illustration OPERATE THIS CLEANER ONLY AT VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON DATA PLATE ON BOTTOM OF CLEANER The Hoover Company 197 HOW TO ATTACH OUTER JACKET TO CLEANER Place the two projections at the bottom of the outer bag assembly inside the wire loops at the back of the cleaner Pull the bag clip to the left and fit bag against opening When you release the bag clip make sure that it fits completely over the bag lock Attach the spri
4. ctrical Outlet before re placing brushes To replace worn brushes remove bottom plate belt and agitator following directions given on Page 10 Turn end plate of agitator in opposite direction until one plate comes off Then pry out end section After end section is removed tap the shaft gently with a hammer Pull shaft from agitator Remove brushes by forcing out with screwdriver Replace with new brushes Slide them into the channel and push in as far as possible Replace shaft lining up the locator on shaft with slot on the agitator Replace other end section and end plate and tighten Replace agitator in cleaner See Page 11 SERVICE Service and genuine Hoover replacement parts may be obtained from Hoover Factory Service Stations or Authorized Warranty Service Dealers as listed on white insert For service in Warranty follow instructions set forth in Guarantee When ordering new parts make sure that you always mention the model number of the product Lubrication The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bearing The ball bearing should be lubricated periodically but the sleeve bearing takes no lubricant The addition of lubricant to the sleeve bearing could cause damage The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically Lubrication of these ball bearings should be done by The Hoover Factory Service Station or the Authorized Hoover Warranty S
5. ervice Dealer as listed on the white insert UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the belt moving parts and the bag Do not use cleaner to pick up matches or cig arette butts Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder e Instruct children not to play with the cleaner and to stay clear of cleaner when it is in use Keep feet hands and hair clear of agitator when cleaner is in operation TAKE CARE OF THE CORD 1 Wind it toosely on cord hooks to avoid unne cessary strain 2 Grasp the plug not the cord to disconnect from wall outlet as it may cause damage to cord plug prongs or receptacle 3 Don t run cleaner over cord it may damage insulation The use of an extension cord is not recom mended Unplug cleaner when not in use Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner e If cleaner is in disrepair do not attempt to operate e Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory Service Stations or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers i is 5 5 cc gt v INDEX ADJUSTING CLEANER 4 ASSEMBLING CLEANER ccc ec ene ener teens 2 3 ATTACHMENTS e s ees 7 BELT eed Seeks tee code eae 10 1
6. ery Nozzle or Upholstery Brush Upholstered furniture draperies tapestries mattresses clothing automobile interiors carpeted stairs Dusting Brush Carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures Venetian blinds shutters registers baseboards 3 Crevice Tool Upholstered furniture edges of wall to wall carpeting radiators dresser drawers spaces between kitchen equipment Available with Deluxe Set only HOW TO CONNECT ATTACHMENTS To connect the cleaning attachments to either the telescoping wand or hose press down on the plastic latch See illustration Fit the attachment into place Be sure the button on the attach ment is locked in place To release press down on plastic spring latch and remove HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS ON USING YOUR CLEANER EASY TO CARRY Your cleaner has a convenient carrying handle located underneath the handle bail DON T PICK UP HARD SHARP OBJECTS with the cleaner They may damage the belt the moving parts and the bag TAKE CARE OF THE CORD 1 Wind it loosely on cord hooks to avoid unnecessary strain 2 Grasp the plug not the cord to disconnect from wall outlet as it may cause damage to cord plug prongs or receptacle 3 Don t run cleaner over cord it may damage insulation CLEANING YOUR ATTACHMENTS To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened with a liquid detergent Use a damp cloth to remove detergent Cleaning attachment
7. forward and adjust the lever until it clicks into the desired position For best results the lever is conveniently adjusted by hand Select the LOW setting for cleaning Indoor Outdoor carpet Notice that the nozzle of the cleaner is flush with the carpet For rugs of normal pile height select the NORMAL position If the cleaner is difficult to push move the lever to the HIGH position Choose the SHAG position for cleaning very long or shag pile carpet Note When removing loose dirt from hard surface floors adjust the cleaner to the NORMAL position The LOW setting on the cleaner lowers the nozzle to the carpet for effective cleaning of LOW carpet However be certain to change the rug position when cleaning normal or shag pile carpet If the LOW setting is used when cleaning normal or shag pile carpet there is an increase in the belt load and pushing effort is greatly increased WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES DELUXE CLEANING SET Vinyl Hose and Converter Telescoping Extension Wand Crevice Tool Upholstery Nozzle Dusting Brush and Bare Floor Brush USING YOUR ATTACHMENTS STANDARD CLEANING SET Vinyl Hose and Converter Extension Wand Crevice Tool and Upholstery Brush NOTE When using tools select SHAG RUG POSITION on cleaner You can convert your cleaner for use with the attachments in a matter of seconds and you will find a tool for almost every cleaning j
8. ilter bags made by The Hoover Company Genuine Hoover bags can be identified by the Hoover Medallion These bags are made from special material which is scientifically formulated to filter out dust while He allowing air to flow through freely y WHEN TO REPLACE Check the bag from time to time When dirt reaches the dotted line printed on the throw away bag the bag should be changed If you let more dirt than this accumulate your cleaner will not operate efficiently Discard used bag CAUTION Very fine materials such as face powder cornstarch fireplace ashes or fireplace soot may seal the throw away bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt When the cleaner is used to remove material of this nature the bag shouid be changed frequently WHERE TO BUY BAGS Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Deal er or from Hoover Factory Service Stations listed on the white insert WHEN ORDERING BAGS BE SURE TO MENTION THE MODEL OF YOUR CLEANER This is located the bottom side of the main casting at the opening where the cleaning tool converter is inserted THE BELT The belt of your Hoover cleaner controls the speed of the rug agitator and is important for the efficient operation of your cleaner Be cause of this it is important when buying a new belt that you always insist on a genuine Hoover belt Some other belts on the market not manufactured under Hoover design and
9. ng to the support hook which is located on the handle BAG LOCK HOW TO ATTACH THROW AWAY BAG TO CLEANER Open the outer jacket and pull out tube Roll rubber bag retainer down the tube toward the cleaner Slip the open end of the throw away bag onto tube and push as far back as possible Be sure to match arrow on throw away bag with the O mark on the tube Unroll the rubber bag retainer so it holds bag firmly in place Grasp the pleats on each side of the throw away bag at dotted line and pull out until entire dotted line is visible Place throw away bag inside the outer jacket without folding and close jacket After turning cleaner on push down on the handle until the front of the cleaner is free from the carpet This insures that the throw away bag is inflated To turn cleaner on push switch down To turn cleaner off pull the switch up err HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS The handle on your cleaner has three positions storage operating and low for reaching under low furniture The handle can be lowered by stepping on pedal at the left rear of cleaner The handle should always be in storage position when cleaning tools are used RUG ADJUSTMENTS The rug adjustment lever located on the right rear of the cleaner offers four different positions for better cleaning on a wide range of carpet The four positions are LOW NORMAL HIGH and SHAG To select the desired rug position tilt the cleaner
10. ob in your home The Upholstery Nozzle or Upholstery Brush conveniently cleans up holstered furniture draperies tapestries mattresses clothing carpeted stairs and automobile interiors The Crevice Tool is most useful for hard to reach areas edges of wall to wall carpeting between appliances and crevices of wooden furniture STORING ATTACHMENTS Your vinyl attachment kit has been designed so that all of the attachments plus the telescoping wand can be packed inside For ease in storage it can be hung on the cord clip of the cleaner The kit has two slots located near the top for ease in hanging Also it can be hung conveniently on hook in the closet A vailable with Deluxe Set only TO CONNECT CONVERTER TO CLEANER 4 Mi ad Tilt the cleaner so the underside is Push converter all the visible Insert the converter in the way in to the red line track on the underside of the cleaner It is not necessary to remove the belt TELESCOPING WAND When you require extra length for cleaning bare floors or hard to reach places attach the telescoping extension wand To lengthen the wand push in on the plastic latch and extend wand until it locks itself in place To shorten use opposite procedure Available with Deluxe Set only MANY USES FOR CLEANING ATTACHMENTS Vinyl Hose Hose has vinyl jacket for long trouble free life Floor Brush All hard floors and carpeted stairs Upholst
11. s may be washed in warm water with a detergent Rinse and let dry before using CAUTION Never turn the cleaner upside down or attempt to service it in any manner while it is connected to the electrical outlet HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANER ON LIGHTWEIGHT FLEXIBLE RUGS Stand on one end of the rug and move cleaner toward other end Before reaching the other end push down on the handle This will lift up the nozzle front of cleaner and will prevent the rug from clinging to the cleaner Continue to lift up the nozzle of the cleaner when you have reached the end Push down on the handle until the cleaner is completely off the rug Move the cleaner back to start again and lower the nozzle using only forward strokes IF TROUBLE OCCURS If the cleaner does not pick up surface dirt it is an indication that something is wrong Here are some of the things you should check before calling the service man 1 CHECK BAG SEE PAGES 3 AND 9 2 CHECK BELT SEE PAGE 10 3 CHECK AGITATOR BRUSHES SEE PAGE 12 4 CHECK RUG ADJUSTMENT SEE PAGE 4 If you need further help call your Hoover Service Station or Hoover Dealer NOTE Disconnect cord before replacing parts THE BAG Your Hoover cleaner has a durable outer jacket which covers the throw away bag A light wiping with a damp cloth will keep this outer jacket clean To assure that your Hoover cleaner operates at peak performance it is imperative that you use only genuine Hoover throw away f
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