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Assembling Cleaner ..........................

Cleaning Effectiveness
Per Amp Rating ......

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How To Use

Cleaner Description ..........................
Cleaning Tools................................
Upright Cleaner .

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lf You Have a Problem ......................

 Blockages .....................

Important Safeguards

2

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Maintenance

Authorized Service.......................
Lubrication ......................................12

Replacing Belt..................................11
Replacing Brush Roll .....................
Replacing Headlight.. ..................... .10
Replacing Filter Bag ...................

 0

Replacing Final filter.. .................... 10

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 1995, 1998 The Hoover Company

 

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

basic precautions, including the 

following:

READ ALL 

INSTRUCTIONS 

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Warning=

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

Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Close suoervision is necessarv when anv 

 is used bv or near children.

Do not allow vacuum cleaner   be 

 toy or to run 

 at any time.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
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 bag.
Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when picking
up very tine materials such as powder
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, or anything that may reduce air flow.

Do not pull or 

 by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.

Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet 

 servicing the cleaner.

Unplug cleaner when not in use. 

 off all controls before unplugging.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance 

 wet hands.

The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

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

 Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty 

 Dealer (Depot).

Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the 

Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause
hazards.

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Summary of Contents for U5251

Page 1: ...pped from the factory If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation call l 900 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or l 339499 949...

Page 2: ...not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals 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...

Page 3: ...service outlet nearest you click on the Service button This cleaner is intended for household use Side mounted hose trademark of The Hoover Company Cart6n contents Remove all parts from carton and ide...

Page 4: ...ends of handle parts Step 2 Attach coril With side marked UP visible insert Rotate cord protector E on cord large rectangular end of cord into until you see its arrow F With arrow on cord protector E...

Page 5: ...own completely Fig l l 0 Place nut in recessed area 0 at back of handle Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screw driver Only one nut is needed on this model The extra nut is not r...

Page 6: ...pright position Bring hose toward front of cleaner and stretch hose over hose rack Push opposite hose end firmly into rear cup in rack Note Hose end must be firmly connected to tool rack when cleaning...

Page 7: ...s appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does...

Page 8: ...Before reaching edge push down on handle This will lift up the nozzle front of cleaner and will prevent rug from clinging to cleaner Continue to lift front of cleaner so that when you have reached th...

Page 9: ...ded that you change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted line If more dirt than this acCumulates your cleaner may not operate effectively NOTE Chick and change the filter bag frequently when us...

Page 10: ...al out Lift out filter A and hand wash it in cold let water with mild detergent Removing door Let filter air dry and reposition it on To remove this filter when it becomes the front of the cleaner Mak...

Page 11: ...motor pulley B Positioning belt over brush roll Insert brush roll through belt and place belt in belt guide 0 on brush roll Installing brush roll Grasp brush roll firmly and fit it into posi tion by f...

Page 12: ...e Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot by l checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR l checking the list of Fact y Service Centers provided with this cleaner O...

Page 13: ...l defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating cond...

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