Hoover U4359 manuel d'utilisation

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Fill in and retain! The vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner. It is used for carpet and rug cleaning and may be used with took for above the floor cleaning. The model and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner base. For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces provided below and retain in[...]

Important Safeguards! l Read all instructions. l Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. 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. l Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating a[...]

Unpacking Unpack the cleanerfrom the carton and identify the parts q shown. Remove and disoose of F 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 F. Fragrance tablet (some models only) The cleaner assembled will Cook like the drawing below. 6 q[...]

1. Headlight 2. Hood 3. Pile Height Adjustment Display (some models only): indicates the four positions set by the Adjustment Lever for cleaning various e carpet piles. Four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH and SHAG. 4. Adjustment Lever for Carpet Pile Height: to adjust the underside of the cleaner (nozzle location) to the carpet pile height. 5. Co[...]

How to assemble Before assembly, identify the type of handle on your cleaner: 1) Square handle with molded grip or 2) Round handle. Then as- semble the cleaner according to handle type. I) Square handle with molded grip i A. Put handle together Remove cardboard from end of handle sections. Remove bolt and nut from upper handle sec- tion. Slide the [...]

Reinsert bolt through small holes of handle and secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver. Proceed to Section C. 2) Round handle A. Put handle together Remove cardboard from the end of handle sections. Remove bolt and nut from upper handle sec- tion. Slide the two handle sections to- gether, making sure that both cord storage hooks are on the s[...]

Replace plate on back of handle, by inserting projection on plate into lower hole on handle. Tabs on handle bail will fit into notches on plate. Position nut on bolt and tighten with screwdriver. C. Attach outer bag to cleaner The outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner by hooking the two projections at the bottom of the outer bag assembl[...]

D. Attach throw away bag to cleaner To attach throw away bag to cleaner, unzip outer 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 tube. Pull out pleats of bag. Tuck top, then bottom of bag int[...]

How to use ON-OFF switch To turn cleaner ON, push switch down. To turn cleaner OFF, push the switch up. Some models are equipped with a two-speed Power SurgeTM switch. When the switch is pushed up as far as possible, it is in the OFF position. Normal Speed is to be used for regular cleaning of carpet and rugs and when using cleaning tools. Slide th[...]

Adjustment for carpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle. This is the opening at the bottom of the cleaner where the agitator is lo- cated. It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights. The adjustment lever raises and lowers the nozzle for various carpet pile and is located to the [...]

Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Lightweight flexible rugs used on hard surface floors in entrances, bathrooms, etc. should be cleaned by the following method. Stand on one end of the rug and move the cleaner toward the oth- er end or edge. Before reaching the other end, push down on the handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front of cleaner) and[...]

Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning of carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture. Dust and lint tend to collect along these edges. The cleaner bottom plate has been designed with a passageway for dirt to enter the nozzle from the side to increase cleaning ability of edges. From the right or left side, slowly guide the cleaner pa[...]

The converter must first be as- sembled to the hose by inserting the converter into the hose con- nectar . 1 CONNEC-TOR CONi/ERTER 1 Push connector and converter to- gether and twist until the projec- tions on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connector. This unit should remain assembled for all future tool use. Using cleaning tools A. A[...]

Pivot converter until it covers the opening. To lock in place, turn red con- verter lock toward the hose. Raise cleaner to upright position. B. Select proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the de- scriptions below. Wall/floor brush* for walls and very irregular hard surface fl[...]

C. Attach tool After choosing the proper tool for your particular task, attach it to the end of the hose grip. The outer plastic ring on the end of the hose grip has a slot. Turn the ring until that slot aligns with the slot in the hose connec- tor. Insert the tool so that the button on the tool fits into the slot in the end of the hose grip. Turn [...]

Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will assure continued cleaning effectiveness. The bag Your cleaner has a durab[...]

The headlight How to replace the headlight Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. This cleaner uses 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulbs. 1. Set adjustment lever for pile height to the “NORMAL” or “HIGH” position. 2. Turn cleaner over and remove the two screws indicated in the il- lustration. Place cleaner in the upright position and re[...]

1 How to replace the belt Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. 1. Turn cleaner over. Remove bottom plate by releasing lat- ches. 2. Release worn belt-from pulley. 3. Lift out agitator, remove old belt and place new belt in groove of agitator. 4. Replace agitator by aligning the projection, located on one end of the agitator, with the slot o[...]

5. Place belt on pulley. belt nearer cleaner should be in line with projections on bottom of cleaner. Placing the belt in this position enables the agitator to rotate in the proper direction. 6. Replace bottom plate, by put- ting metal knobs on plate into wire holders underneath front of cleaner. Pivot plate into position over agitator and latch se[...]

How to replace the brushes (Brushes - HOOVER part No. 48445001) Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, fol- lowing directions given on preceding pages. 2. Turn end plates of agitator in opposite directions until one end plate comes off. 3. Then pry out end section as shown. 4. [...]

If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con- dition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem devel- ops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Accordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience. Problem Possible cause Possible solution Cleaner[...]

Lubrication The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bearing. These bearings contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor bearing. The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically. This s[...]

VCMA VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIAT I ON (HOOVER - AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) Service To The Consumer Since 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Government and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience. TO AVOID ELECTRIC [...]