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Hoover Carpet Cleaner User Manual

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Index
Accessories......................................3, 10
Assembly ............................................3-4
Cleaner description...............................3
Floor Care Hints...................................11
HowTo Use  ........................................4-9
Cleaning Floors .............................5-6
Polishing & Buffing Floors ...........6-7
Quick Pickups ...................................7
Shampooing Carpet & Rugs.........7-8
Waxing Floors....................................6
If You Have a Problem ........................10
Service .............................................10
Important Safeguards............................2
Maintenance ..........................................9
©1971, 1986, 1998 The Hoover Company
www.hoovercompany.com
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
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Use indoors only.
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This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical 
replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated 
appliance under “Service”.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near 
children. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended
at any time.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from 
openings and other moving parts. Do not operate floor machine in bare feet 
or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
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Do not use with flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in 
areas where they may be present.
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When using chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated.
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions for all chemicals used with this machine.
Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios.
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Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for 
machine application.
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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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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.
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Unplug the cord from outlet when not in use or when taking off or putting on 
brushes or pads.
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Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the floor 
machine.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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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.
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The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
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Avoid contact with carpets until they are dry and after thoroughly vacuumed.
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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).
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Use appliance for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual. Use 
only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause 
hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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DOUBLE INSULATED:When servic-
ing, use only identical replacement
parts.