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Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Warning:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 
Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy.

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, 
matches, or hot ashes.

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine 
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the 
cleaner and the filter.

Do not use without collector cup, filter and separator in place. Clean collector 
cup, filter and separator after picking up any perishable food items. 

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; 
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp charger, not the cord. Never 
handle plug or charger with wet hands.

Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this appliance.

The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it 
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take 
it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service 
Dealer.

Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can 
explode in a fire.

Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. 
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may 
cause hazards.

Charge indoors only.

Save these instructions!

Fill in and retain

The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner motor
housing.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial num-
ber in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model___________________________________

and has serial number___________________________________

It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.
Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your
Hoover product.

© 2004 The Hoover Company

www.hoover.com

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Index

Assembly ..........................................3-4

Charging Cleaner ............................4
Description ......................................3
Mounting Wall Bracket ....................4

How To Use

Picking Up Dry Debris ....................5
Picking Up Liquid & 
Wet Debris ........................................5

If You Have a Problem ........................8

Service ..............................................8

Important Safeguards ........................2
Maintenance

Battery Disposal ..........................7-8
Cleaning Your 
Wet Dry HandVac ............................5
Emptying Collector Cup..................6
Lubrication ......................................8

Warranty ..............................................8

Summary of Contents for HandVac

Page 1: ...200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or Visit us online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Service button or 1 330 499 9499 to...

Page 2: ...rd is not recommended Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water take it to a Hoover Factory Ser...

Page 3: ...th the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer depot or call 1 800 944 920...

Page 4: ...g screws into anchors Tighten screws securely Do not attempt to mount wall bracket onto thin paneling without a dry wall or plaster backing If wall bracket is being mounted onto a wall stud solid wood...

Page 5: ...leaning up spills if the fol lowing procedures are used ON CARPET 1 Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible 2 For oily spills work some low sudsing carpet shampoo into the area accordin...

Page 6: ...er proceed with the following cleaning instructions before storing your cleaner 3 4 Cleaning your Wet Dry Hand Cleaner Note It is not recommended that any components of this product be washed in a dis...

Page 7: ...oses ONLY 3 9 How to remove battery pack Note Do not remove the batteries to recharge them Follow the instructions for charging the cleaner The batteries should only be removed if they no longer recha...

Page 8: ...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 1 330 49...

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