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The model and serial number are located on the back of the motor housing.
For you 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 or purchase may be required for warranty service of your
Hoover product.
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Hoover
®
Compact Vacuum Cleaner
Corded & Cordless Rechargeable Models
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly
or operation call
1-800-944-9200
for an automatic referral of authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499
to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Index
Battery disposal...................................5-6
Charging (cordless model).....................4
Cleaner description and unpacking .......2
How to assemble ....................................3
How to use...........................................4-5
If you have a problem.............................7
Important safeguards .............................1
Lubrication ..............................................6
Maintenance
Belt .....................................................5
Brush roll ............................................5
Dirt cup...............................................4
Reusable filter.....................................4
Service ....................................................6
Warranty..................................................7
©1996 The Hoover Company
Important Safeguards!
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 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts.
• 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 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 dirt cup in place. When picking up very fine materials such
as powder, empty dirt cup often.
• 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 for.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Do not use appliance or 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 (Depot).
• 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.
Additional Safeguards for Corded Models:
• Do not pull or carry 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 before servicing the cleaner.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn 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 with wet hands.
Additional Safeguards for Cordless Models:
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the charger, not the cord.
Never handle plug or charger with wet hands.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this appliance.
• Charge indoors only.
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