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Hoover®
Model
Owner's
Convertible _
U4057
Manual
Cleaner
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Fill in and retain ! The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner equipped with a two speed motor. One speed is utilized when the cleaner is being used on carpet and rugs, and a second higher speed is for use with attachments. Your cleaner is a model ................................................................. and has a serial number .............................................................. For your personal records, please enter the model number and seria
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Important safeguards! • Read all instructions. • Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near chil- dren. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattend- ed at any time. • Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agitator. • Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation. • Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette butts. • Av
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UNPACKING THE CLEANER Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. 1. Upper handle section 2. Lower handle section 3. Cleaner base 4, Outer bag assembly 5. Disposable bag The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below, ON-OFF SWITCH to turn on, push switch down; to HANDLE turn cleaner off, raise the switch up. CORD STORAGE HOOKS wrap cord around cord SPRING HOOK place hooks for storage. spring ring over hook to su
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE A. Put handle together Be sure you have removed cardboard from the end of handle pieces. Slide the two handle pieces together. Check to see that cord storage hooks are on the same side of handle. Insert bolt through small holes and secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver. Fig. 1. If the nut and bolt are not assembled as shown in the illustration, the holes in the handle are not lined up correctly. 2 Fig. 2. B. Attach handle to the cleaner Unscrew nut and remove bolt and pla
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C. Attaching outer bag to cleaner The outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner. There are two projec- tions at the bottom of the outer bag assembly. To attach outer bag to the cleaner, place the two projections at the bot- tom of the outer bag assembly inside the metal grooved plate. (You will find the grooved plate extending out from the bottom rear of the cleaner.) Fig. 1. Just above the opening at the rear of the cleaner is the bag clip. Pull the bag clip to the left and fit bag agai
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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 jack- et without folding and zip jacket. To turn Cleaner on, push switch down. To turn cleaner HOW TO USE THE CLEANER off, pull the switch up. How to operate To turn cleaner on, push switch down. To turn cleaner off, push the switch up. Plug into electric outlet. Your clean- er i
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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 located. Fig. 1. It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights. The adjustment lever raises and lowers 2 the nozzle for various carpet pile and is located to the right of the bag near the bottom of the cleaner. The pile height adjustment displays in the window on top of the cleaner. Fig. 2. Select the d
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SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carry- ing handle located underneath the han- die bail. 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 passage- way 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 parallel to the edge of the car
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CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS Cleaning tools are available for this cleaner at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. The cleaning tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas. Deluxe cleaning set Includes vinyl Standard cleaning set Includes vinyl hose with suction regulator and con- hose with suction regulator and con- verter, curved wand, straight wand, verter, curved wand, crevice tool and dusting brush, furniture nozzle, wall/ upholstery brush. floor brush, crev
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Push connector and converter togeth- er and twist. The converter is locked into position when the projections on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connec- tor. Fig. 3. To attach the converter to the cleaner, first unplug cord. Warning: Cleaner must not be running when position- ing or removing front converter. Have cleaner in upright position. Grasp handle of cleaner and lean backwards so that bag is flat on the floor and the underside is visible. Fig. 4. Grasp the converter; turn red
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B. Select the proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions be low. 3 Wall/floor brush* For walls and very !rregular hard surface floors such as 4 brick and slate. Fig. 1. Furniture nozzle For upholstered fur- niture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors and car- peted stairs. Fig. 2. Dusting brush For carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fix- tures, venetian blinds, bas
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Turn the plastic ring counterclock- wise to lock the tool in place. Fig. 8. For additional length, attach one or both* wands to the vinyl hose as de- scribed in the preceding section. To attach the tools to the other end of the wand, press down firmly on the white plastic spring latch. Fig. 9. Fit the attachment into place and release plastic latch when it fits over button on tool. It is now locked in place. *Available with deluxe sets only. D. Regulating the suction The suction regulator is loc
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MAINTENANCE The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the HOO- VER 'Convertible' 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 'Convertible' cleaner will in- sure continued cleaning effectiveness. To clean attachments To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened with a liquid deter- gent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may
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The belt The belt of your HOOVER cleaner controls the speed of the agitator and it is important for the effective operation of your cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition. When to replace the belt To check the belt, remove the bottom plate (see following section). If the belt is stretched or cut; or if the agitator fails to rotate, replace the belt. What belt to buy To assure effective operatio
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4. Replaceagitator. On one end of the agitator roll there is a raisedmetal plate. Make surethat this end is placed in groove on side of cleaner. 5. Place belt on pulley. Side of belt nearer cleaner should be in line with arrow on bottom of cleaner. 6. Replace metal plate. Place metal knobs on front end of plate in wire holders. Check to see that latches are pushed back and will not be covered by plate. Place plate in position and latch securely. The brushes When to replace brushes When brushes a
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How to replace the brushes Disconnect the cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, following directions given on preceding pages. END SECT_ END PLATE 2. Turn end plates of agitator in 3. Continue turning until one end comes off exposing the end section. opposite directions to loosen. Then, pry out end section exposing the shaft. END 4. Gently tap the end of the shaft 5. Pull shaft and end assembly from with hammer to loosen opposite agit
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USER CHECK LIST This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops, 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 1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly. won't 2. No voltage in wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker. run 3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 3. Replace fus
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS 1. Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly, before overfilled. Use a genuine HOOVER bag made for your model cleaner. 2. To maintain effective cleaning, replace agitator brushes and belt when necessary. 3. Turn off cleaner when not in use, such as when moving furniture. 4. Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level - have inspection and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authroized Hoover Service Dealer. 18
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VCMA VACUUM CLEANE R MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Service To The Consumer Since 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned with product safety. These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK Never vacuum liquids (unless using special equipment). Never vacuum carpeting that is damp or wet (unless using special equipment). Do not store machine outdoors. Replace worn
