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4. If you have a
problem

If a minor problem occurs it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Not firmly plugged in

Plug in firmly

• No voltage in wall plug

Check fuse or breaker

• Blown fuse/tripped breaker

Replace fuse/reset breaker

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Brushes and pads not properly

attached.

Attach brushes properly.

• Accumulation of wax on felt 

pads.

Wash and dry pads thoroughly.

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Accessories

(Available at additional cost from Hoover
Dealers (Depots), Hoover Factor y
Service Centers, by filling out the
enclosed order form or through The
Hoover Company on-line at 
www.hoovercompany.com

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with two sleeve
bearings.  These bearings contain suffi-
cient lubrication for the life of the motor.
The addition of lubricant could cause
damage.  

Therefore, do not add lubri-

cant to either motor bearing.

Servicing of double-
insulated appliances

This appliance is double-insulated.  In a
double-insulated appliance, two systems
of insulation are provided instead of
g rounding.  No grounding means is pro-
vided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be
added.  Servicing a double-insulated
appliance re q u i res extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be
done only by qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts must be identical to
those parts being replaced.

A double-

insulated appliance is marked with the
w o rds “DOUBLE-INSULATION” or “DOU-
BLE INSULATED”.  The symbol       
may also be marked on the appliance.

Problem: Floor machine does not 

glide easily

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest

Hoover Factory Service Center

or Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot)

by:

• checking the Yellow Pages under 

“Vacuum Cleaners - Household” 
OR

• checking the list of Factory Service 

Centers provided with this cleaner 
OR -

• calling 

1-800-944-9200

for an 

automated referral of authorized 
service outlet locations (U.S. only) 
OR - 

• checking the Service section of 

The Hoover Company on-line at 

www.hoovercompany.com

Please do not 

send your cleaner to The

Hoover Company in North Canton for
service, this will only result in delay.

If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720 Phone:  330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, 
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

Always identify your cleaner by the

complete

model number when request-

ing information or ordering parts.  (The
model number appears on the rear
wheel cover.)

Problem: Floor machine won’t run

Steel wool pads

for applying solvent-

base paste wax.  Snap on over power
s c rub and cleaning bru s h e s .

Heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads
(yellow)

snap on over power scrub and

cleaning brushes for cleaning and
applying paste wax.

Soft cl

oth pads (beige) 

snap on over

power scrub and cleaning brushes for
periodic restoration of polyurethane
sealed hard wood and sealed laminate

High luster pads

for polishing  floors.

Snap on over power scrub and cleaning
brushes.

Summary of Contents for FloorMAX Hard Floor Machine

Page 1: ... being shipped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation call 1 800 944 9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only OR 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center OR Visit us online at www hoovercompany com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Service button PLEASE DO NOT RE...

Page 2: ...e certain area is well ventilated Followmanufacturer sinstructionsforallchemicalsusedwiththismachine Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios Use only commerc i a l ly ava i l a ble floor cl e a n e rs and waxes intended for machine application Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening bl o ck e d keep free of dust l i n t h a i r or anyt...

Page 3: ...Questions or Concerns The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use Look on the list provided with the product for your local HooverFactoryServiceCenter or in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household for the nearest AuthorizedHooverWarranty S e rvice Dealer Depot or call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized serv...

Page 4: ...ring and raising the handle Be sure handle is in lock upright position before connecting power cord to wall outlet Start floor machine by pressing handle release lever and lowering handle Raise handle to lock position to stop floor machine Cleaning floors There are three methods of cleaning hard surface floors 1 Water method used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or deter gent and water...

Page 5: ...e of cleaner to help restore the floor s luster 1 Vacuum floor thoroughly to remove loose dirt and debris 2 Attach the soft cloth pads available at additional cost to floor machine referring to directions for Figs 1 3 and 1 4 3 Following directions on cleaner bot tle start at one end of a room and apply cleaner to a 3 ft x 6 ft 1m x 2m 1 Water base wax Water base wax is a self polishing wax which ...

Page 6: ...axed and polished and a solvent base wax has been used on the floor apply wax only to these areas then buff the entire floor Felt and high luster pads Available at additional cost The pads should be washed occasional ly to remove wax If floor machine does not glide easily when buffing floors it may be due to an accumulation of wax on the pads Pads should be washed in the same way as brushes Shake ...

Page 7: ...ppliance is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOU BLE INSULATED The symbol may also be marked on the appliance Problem Floor machine does not glide easily Service To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot by checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR check...

Page 8: ...ply wax evenly Heavy build up of wax Remove wax then apply thin coat Applying one type of wax over another Clean and rewax floor Use only one type of wax on floor Oil mop used on floor Clean and rewax floor Do not use oil mop on waxed floor Problem Yellow or gray floors Possible cause Possible solution Too many applications of wax Clean and rewax floor Apply thin coat of wax Too much wax in areas ...

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