Hoover Wind Tunnel Canister Cleaner with Powered Hand Tool owner manual P o rtant Safeguard s

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Index
Assembling Cleaner	3-4
Cleaner Description	4
How To Use
Canister Cleaner	5-6
Check Bag Indicator	5
Cleaning Tools	6-7
Powered Nozzle	5-6
To Clean Stairs	7
If You Have a Problem	13
Clearing Blockages	13
Important Safeguards	2
Maintenance
Cleaning Filters	8-9
Lubrication	12
Replacing Powered Hand Tool
Agitator Brush Roll	11
Replacing Powered Hand Tool Belt..12
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll	10
Replacing Bag	8
Replacing Power Nozzle Belt	9
Replacing Headlight	10
Replacing Edge Groomers	11
Service	12
Storage	7
Warranty	14

I m p o rtant Safeguard s !

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Wa rn i n g : 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 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.

•The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured.

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

•Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose, motorized nozzle or powered hand tool.

•Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when pick- ing up very fine 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 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.

•If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being rewound to pre- vent cord from whipping.

•The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

•Do not use 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 byThe Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

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