Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit U4361 du fabricant Hoover
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Fill in and retain! The vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner. It is used for carpet and rug cleaning and may be used with took for above the floor cleaning. The model and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner base.
Important Safeguards! l Read all instructions. l Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces. l 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.
Unpacking Unpack the cleanerfrom the carton and identify the parts q shown. Remove and disoose of F the cardboard packing. . A. Upper handle section B. Lower handle section C. Cleaner main body and hood assembly D. Outer bag assembly E. Throw away bag F.
1. Headlight 2. Hood 3. Pile Height Adjustment Display (some models only): indicates the four positions set by the Adjustment Lever for cleaning various e carpet piles. Four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH and SHAG. 4. Adjustment Lever for Carpet Pile Height: to adjust the underside of the cleaner (nozzle location) to the carpet pile height.
How to assemble Before assembly, identify the type of handle on your cleaner: 1) Square handle with molded grip or 2) Round handle. Then as- semble the cleaner according to handle type. I) Square handle with molded grip i A. Put handle together Remove cardboard from end of handle sections.
Reinsert bolt through small holes of handle and secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver. Proceed to Section C. 2) Round handle A. Put handle together Remove cardboard from the end of handle sections. Remove bolt and nut from upper handle sec- tion.
Replace plate on back of handle, by inserting projection on plate into lower hole on handle. Tabs on handle bail will fit into notches on plate. Position nut on bolt and tighten with screwdriver.
D. Attach throw away bag to cleaner To attach throw away bag to cleaner, unzip outer bag. Pull out tube. Push bag collar firmly onto tube by first positioning bottom of collar, and then top, onto tube. Make sure the collar is pushed past the raised portion at the top and bot- tom of the tube.
How to use ON-OFF switch To turn cleaner ON, push switch down. To turn cleaner OFF, push the switch up. Some models are equipped with a two-speed Power SurgeTM switch. When the switch is pushed up as far as possible, it is in the OFF position. Normal Speed is to be used for regular cleaning of carpet and rugs and when using cleaning tools.
Adjustment for carpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle. This is the opening at the bottom of the cleaner where the agitator is lo- cated. It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights.
Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Lightweight flexible rugs used on hard surface floors in entrances, bathrooms, etc. should be cleaned by the following method. Stand on one end of the rug and move the cleaner toward the oth- er end or edge. Before reaching the other end, push down on the handle.
Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning of carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture. Dust and lint tend to collect along these edges. The cleaner bottom plate has been designed with a passageway for dirt to enter the nozzle from the side to increase cleaning ability of edges.
The converter must first be as- sembled to the hose by inserting the converter into the hose con- nectar . 1 CONNEC-TOR CONi/ERTER 1 Push connector and converter to- gether and twist until the projec- tions on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connector.
Pivot converter until it covers the opening. To lock in place, turn red con- verter lock toward the hose. Raise cleaner to upright position. B. Select proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the de- scriptions below.
C. Attach tool After choosing the proper tool for your particular task, attach it to the end of the hose grip. The outer plastic ring on the end of the hose grip has a slot. Turn the ring until that slot aligns with the slot in the hose connec- tor. Insert the tool so that the button on the tool fits into the slot in the end of the hose grip.
Maintenance The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will assure continued cleaning effectiveness.
The headlight How to replace the headlight Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. This cleaner uses 12 volt, wedge base type 912 bulbs. 1. Set adjustment lever for pile height to the “NORMAL” or “HIGH” position. 2. Turn cleaner over and remove the two screws indicated in the il- lustration.
1 How to replace the belt Disconnect cleaner from electri- cal outlet. 1. Turn cleaner over. Remove bottom plate by releasing lat- ches. 2. Release worn belt-from pulley. 3. Lift out agitator, remove old belt and place new belt in groove of agitator. 4.
5. Place belt on pulley. belt nearer cleaner should be in line with projections on bottom of cleaner. Placing the belt in this position enables the agitator to rotate in the proper direction. 6. Replace bottom plate, by put- ting metal knobs on plate into wire holders underneath front of cleaner.
How to replace the brushes (Brushes - HOOVER part No. 48445001) Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. To replace worn brushes, remove bottom plate, belt and agitator, fol- lowing directions given on preceding pages. 2. Turn end plates of agitator in opposite directions until one end plate comes off.
If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con- dition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem devel- ops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Accordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience.
Lubrication The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bearing. These bearings contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor bearing.
VCMA VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIAT I ON (HOOVER - AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER) Service To The Consumer Since 1913 This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ- ation from Government and Private Sources concerned with product safety.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Hoover U4361 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Hoover U4361 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Hoover U4361, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Hoover U4361 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Hoover U4361, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Hoover U4361.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Hoover U4361. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Hoover U4361 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
