Hoover Wet/Dry Vac - Manual (Page 2)

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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 expose to rain; store indoors only.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”
• Wear eye protection when operating portable blower.
• 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, or 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.
• Do not vacuum or use blower near toxic or health endangering materials
such as asbestos, pesticides, fertilizers, or anything that is poisonous.
• Do not vacuum explosive dusts or use cleaner or blower in areas that may
contain explosive substances such as coal, grain, or any other fine,
combustible material.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage
the cleaner and the filter.
• Do not use without filters in place. Clean filters frequently when picking
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 needed, connect to a suitable extension cord. See “Extension cord
instructions”.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left out doors, 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.
Save these instructions!
Index
Assembly ....................................4-5
Cleaner Description.......................5
How to Use
Automatic Wet Shut-Off............6
Extension cord .........................6
Portable blower .........................7
Separate wet/dry tanks..........5-6
Single tank .................................6
If you have a problem ...................9
Important Safeguards ...................2
Maintenance
Authorized Service....................9
Emptying tank ...........................8
Filters .........................................8
Lubrication.................................8
Storage ...........................................7
Record and retain
The HOOVER cleaner you have purchased is designed for both wet and dry pick
up and also has a portable blower.
The model and serial number are located on the portable blower.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial
numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Model number__________________________________________
Serial number___________________________________________
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.
Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your
Hoover product.
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 automated
referral of authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only)
or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a
representative in our
Consumer Response Center.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PRODUCT TO
THE STORE.
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