Hoover Cordless Stick Vac Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


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Battery Fuel Gauge: Battery Capacity Indicator Information
All three LEDS will momentarily light when the product’s power switch is turned on. Then the
Battery Fuel Gauge will indicate the pack’s remaining capacity as noted below.
NOTE: Unit and lights will turn off when battery is fully discharged.
3 LEDs lit Remaining battery capacity > 75%
2 LEDs lit Remaining battery capacity > 50%
1 LED lit Remaining battery capacity > 25%
1 LED blinking Remaining battery capacity < 25%
1. FEATURES 3. MAINTENANCE
2. HOW TO OPERATE
For filter replacement, please call 1-877-697-5866 or visit our website at www.hoover.com to locate
a dealer nearest you. Filter Service part # 902185003
ANY SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN
AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Call The Exclusive Hoover Platinum Collection™ Member Services
Line 1.877.MYPLTNM (1.877.697.5866) USA & Canada
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized HOOVER
®
Dealer
or visit www.hoover.com. Costs of any transportation to and from any place of repair are to be paid by
the owner. The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an authorized
HOOVER
®
Dealer or retailer. Always identify your product by the model number and manufacturing code
when requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears behind the dirt
cup of the product.)
5. TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE
STICK
VAC
ASPIRATEUR
VERTICAL
BARREDORA
DE SUCCIÓN
4. BATTERY FUEL GAUGE, DISPOSAL & SERVICE
4. BATTERY FUEL GAUGE, DISPOSAL & SERVICE
Battery Disposal
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR
EXPOSURE TO TOXIC MATERIAL
CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above manufacturer’s maximum
temperature limit (60˚C/140˚F), or incinerate. Replace battery with HOOVER
®
®
battery Part # BH50000 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not
disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component projecting
from the battery terminals. The battery and charger have no user serviceable parts.
Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy
insulating tape to prevent shorting.
Lithium-ion Batteries
The battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. The EPA certified
RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicates Techtronic Industries, a corporate
affiliate of Hoover, Inc., is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area.
Please visit www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/
restrictions in your area. Hoover, Inc., involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural resources.
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Instructions d’Utilisation et d’Entretien
Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d’utiliser votre aspirateur vertical HOOVER
MD
.
Operating and Servicing Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before using your HOOVER
®
Stick Vac.
Instrucciones de Funcionamiento y Mantenimiento
Lea atentamente estas instrucciones antes de usar su Barredora de succión HOOVER
®
.
© 2008 Healthy Gain Investments, Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Tous droits réservés. Todos los derechos reservados. #1113385000 R2. 11/08
OWNER’S MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION • MANUAL DEL USUARIO
THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
CLEANER ASSEMBLY MAY INCLUDE SMALL PARTS. SMALL PARTS CAN
PRESENT A CHOKING HAZARD.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
• READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHISAPPLIANCE.
• ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
• SEESEPARATEMANUALPERTAININGTOBATTERYANDCHARGING
OPERATION.
• DONOTLEAVEVACUUMCLEANERUNATTENDED.
• WARNING:FULLYASSEMBLEVACUUMCLEANERBEFOREOPERATING.
• WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER USING.
WARNING
:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
•Donotusetheunit,store,orchargebatteryoutdoorsoronwetsurfaces.Donotallowtogetwet.
•Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren.
•Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer’srecommendedattachments.
•Donotusechargerwithdamagedcordorplug.Ifvacuumorchargerisnotworkingasitshould,
hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,returnittoaservicecenterfor
inspection.CalltheExclusiveHooverPlatinumCollection™MemberServicesLine1.877.MYPLTNM
(1.877.697.5866)Mon.-Fri.8am-5pmEST(USA&Canada)orvisitwww.hoover.comforthe
nearestservicecenter.
•Donotpullorcarrybychargercord,usecordasahandle,closeadooroncord,orpullcordaround
sharpedgesorcorners.Donotrunapplianceovercord.Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
•Donotunplugchargerbypullingoncord.Tounplugcharger,grasptheplug,notthecord.
•Donothandlecharger(includingchargerplugandterminals),battery,orappliancewithwethands.
•Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andallpartsofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
•Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matchesorhotashes.
•Donotusethevacuumcleanerwithoutfilteranddirtcupinplace.
•Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
•Donotusetopickupflammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasoline,oruseinareaswhere
theymaybepresent.
•Leaksfrombatterycellscanoccurunderextremeconditions.Ifanyliquidgetsontheskin
washquicklywithsoapandwater.Ifanyliquidgetsintotheeyes,donotrubeyes,immediately
flushthemwithcleanwatercontinuouslyforaminimumof15minutes.Seekmedicalattention
immediately.
•Useonlythecharger(HooverPart#BH50005)suppliedbythemanufacturertorecharge.
•Storethevacuumcleanerindoors.Putthevacuumcleanerawayafterusetopreventtripping
accidents.
•Useonlybattery(HooverPart#BH50000)suppliedbymanufacturertooperatethisproduct.
•Alwaysturnoffandremovebatterybeforeconnectingordisconnectingoptionalmotorizedpower
brush,orbeforeservicing.
•Donotdisposeofbatteryinafireortrashcompactor.Seebatterydisposalsectionatendofthis
manualfordirections.
•Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeofdust,lint,
hair, and anything that mayreduceairflow.
•Donotincineratethecharger,battery,orapplianceevenifitisseverelydamaged.Thebatteriescan
explodeinafire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly
Line up nozzle with main body
and firmly push nozzle into
body of unit until nozzle locks
into place. NOTE: To remove,
push release button and pull
the nozzle away from the body
of the unit.
If a minor problem develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified by
using the checklist below.
FRONT
1. On/Off Switch (0=OFF,
I=Suction ON,
I I =Suction and Brush ON)
2. Fuel Gauge
3. Battery Cavity
4. Dirt Cup
5. Large Debris Opening
6. Bottom Nozzle Cover
(underneath nozzle)
BACK
11. H a n d l e
12. Dirt Cup Release
Button
13. Carry Handle
14. Nozzle Release
Button
DIRT CUP AND FILTER
7. Filter Cap
8. Filter (inside filter cap)
9. Baffle Tube
10. Bottom Empty
Release Button
1.1
™
1
2
4
5
6
3
9
10
7
8
13
12
11
14
Insert handle into body.
NOTE: Ensure handle faces
proper direction.
Insert screw and tighten until
secure.
NOTE: DO NOT over tighten
screw.
Charge battery fully before
first use. NOTE: See battery
and charging manual for bat-
tery charging instructions. Use
only manufacturer’s supplied
or recommended battery and
charger.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
Insert charged battery into bat-
tery cavity until latch is locked
into place. NOTE: Be sure
to turn switch to off position
marked “O”.
Hold down nozzle with foot
and tilt back to reclining posi-
tion.
To turn vacuum on, roll button
forward.
PUSH DIAL:
O - OFF
I - Suction ON
II - Suction and Brushroll ON
To remove and charge battery,
pull on release lever located on
end of battery and pull out gen-
tly. Return switch to off position.
Dirt Cup & Filter Removal & Replacement
IMPORTANT: For best results, clean after each use.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Each time the dirt cup is emptied, the filter should be cleaned
(Filter will be discolored after use. This will not affect the filter’s performance.)
Dirt Cup Removal and Cleaning
Baffle Tube Removal and Replacement
Filter Removal and Cleaning
Belt and Brushroll Replacement
To Remove dirt cup, depress
the dirt cup release button
located on the top of the dirt
cup and tip away from the
body of the unit.
REMOVAL
Hold dirt cup right side up and
press bottom release button to
open trap door.
Press dirt cup empty button over trash can to release debris.
Push door closed until latch clicks.
Turn baffle tube counter clock-
wise until it stops. Pull out baffle
tube, hold over trash can and
shake free debris.
REPLACEMENT
To replace baffle tube, insert
back into dirt cup, align slots
and twist clockwise till tube
locks in place.
3.1
3.9
3.2
3.10
3.3
3.11
WARNING: Always dry filter
for 24 hours before replacing.
WARNING: Do not use deter-
gent or hot water to clean
filter.
3.4
3.12
3.5
Dirt Cup and Filter Replacement
REPLACEMENT
Insert filter into filter cap with
microlayer side facing in.
Insert filter cap into dirt cup.
Place bottom of dirt cup onto
housing and pivot into place
until dirt cup release button
locks.
3.6
3.7
3.8
Service
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Product does not turn on 1. Battery is not in product. 1. Insert battery into product.
2. Battery is not inserted properly. 2. Make sure battery is fully seated in battery cavity.
3. Battery is not charged. 3. Remove and charge battery or replace with second charged battery.
4. Battery is too hot. 4. Remove battery and let cool for 30 minutes, replace battery and retry or
replace with second charged battery.
5. Internal component damage. 5. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover Platinum Collection™ Member Services
L i ne 1. 8 7 7. MY P L T N M ( 1 . 8 7 7. 69 7. 5 8 6 6 ) .
Product turns off while
in use
1. Battery is fully discharged. 1. Remove and charge battery or replace with second charged battery.
2. Battery is too hot. 2. Remove battery and let cool for 30 minutes, replace battery and retry or
replace with second charged battery.
Product does not pick
up dirt
3. Internal component damage. 3. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover
®
Platinum Collection™ Member Services
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1. Dirt cup may be full. 1. Empty dirt cup.
2. Filter may be dirty. 2. Clean and/or wash filter.
3. Baffle tube may be dirty. 3. Remove and clean.
4. Airpath may be clogged. 4. Make sure the battery is removed and the product is off. Remove nozzle by
pressing the nozzle release button and pulling the nozzle in a downward
motion. Remove any debris clogged in the nozzle airpath. Reassemble
nozzle to the product.
5. Internal component damage. 5. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover
®
Platinum Collection™ Member Services
L i ne 1. 8 7 7. MY P L T N M ( 1 . 8 7 7. 69 7. 5 8 6 6 ) .
Brushroll will not turn 1. Brushroll may have an obstruction. 1. Make sure the battery is removed and the product is turned off. Remove
nozzle by pressing the nozzle release button and pulling the nozzle in
a downward motion. Remove any debris clogged in the nozzle airpath.
Reassemble nozzle to the product.
2. Motor protection device tripped. 2. Turn product to off position, product will reset in approximately 30 minutes.
3. Broken belt. 3.Make sure the battery is removed and the product is off. Remove nozzle cover
replace with recommended belt and replace nozzle cover.
4. Internal component damage. 4. Call for service: Exclusive Hoover
®
Platinum Collection™ Member Services
L i ne 1. 8 7 7. MY P L T N M ( 1 . 8 7 7. 69 7. 5 8 6 6 ) .
Pull out filter cap. Pull out filter and brush clean. Rinse under cold water
as needed.
WARNING: Remove battery before servicing.
Turn vacuum nozzle over. Remove screws indicated by arrows on
bottom nozzle plate. LIft plate off nozzle bottom to access brush, belt
and nozzle.
After replacement turn brushroll making sure belt turns freely.
Return nozzle plate and screws.
CET ASPIRATEUR A ÉTÉ CONÇU POUR USAGE DOMESTIQUE SEULEMENT.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
AVERTISSEMENT :
L’ASSEMBLAGE DE L’APPAREIL COMPREND DES PETITES PIÈCES. CES DERNIÈRES
PRÉSENTENT UN DANGER D’ÉTOUFFEMENT.
Pendantl’utilisationd’unappareilélectrique,toujoursprendredesprécautionsélémentaires,notamment:
• LIRETOUTESLESINSTRUCTIONSAVANTD’UTILISERCETAPPAREIL.
• TOUJOURSSUIVRECESCONSIGNESDESÉCURITÉ.
• POURCONNAÎTRELESINSTRUCTIONSRELATIVESÀLACHARGEDELAPILE,CONSULTER
LE GUIDE D’UTILISATION DE LA PILE ET DU CHARGEUR (GUIDE SÉPARÉ).
• NEPASLAISSERL’ASPIRATEURSANSSURVEILLANCE.
• AVERTISSEMENT:ASSEMBLERENTIÈREMENTL’ASPIRATEURAVANTDEL’UTILISER.
• MISEENGARDE:CEPRODUITCONTIENTDESSUBSTANCESCHIMIQUESRECONNUES
PAR L’ÉTAT DE LA CALIFORNIE COMME CAUSANT LE CANCER, DES ANOMALIES
CONGÉNITALES OU DES PROBLÈMES DE REPRODUCTION.
SE LAVER LES MAINS APRÈS AVOIR UTILISÉ LE PRODUIT.
AVERTISSEMENT :
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE,
DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE BLESSURES :
• Nepasutiliserl’appareil,rangerlechargeurourechargerlapileàl’extérieurousurunesurfacemouillée.
Garderausec.
• Nepaspermettrequel’appareilsoitutilisécommeunjouet.Êtreparticulièrementvigilantlorsquel’appareilestutilisé
pardesenfantsouàproximitéd’enfants.
• Utilisercetappareiluniquementdelafaçondécritedansceguide.Utiliseruniquementlesaccessoiresrecommandés
parlefabriquant.
• Nepasutiliserlechargeursilaficheoulecordonsontendommagés.Sil’aspirateuroulechargeurfonctionnemal,s’il
esttombéouaétéendommagéoulaisséàl’extérieur,ous’ilesttombédansl’eau,ildoitêtreapportéàunCentrede
servicepouryêtreinspecté.VeuillezappelerleServiceexclusifd’assistancetéléphoniqueauxmembresdelagamme
PlatinumCollectionMCau1877MYPLTNM(1877697-5866),dulundiauvendredide8hà17h(HNE,auxÉtats-Unis
etauCanada)ouvisiterlewww.hoover.compourconnaîtrelecentredeserviceleplusproche.
• Nepastirersurlecordonduchargeurniutiliserlecordonduchargeurpourtransporterl’appareil,utiliserlecordon
commeunepoignée,fermeruneportesurlecordonoutirerlecordonautourdecoinsoud’arêtesvives.Nepasfaire
passerl’appareilsurlecordon.Garderlecordonéloignédetoutesurfacechauffée.
• Nepastirersurlecordonpourdébrancherlechargeur.Saisirlaficheetnonlecordonpourdébrancherlechargeur.
• Nepasmanipulerlechargeur(ycomprislaficheetlesbornes),lapileoul’appareilaveclesmainsmouillées.
• Garderlescheveux,lesvêtementsamples,lesdoigtsettouteautrepartieducorpsàbonnedistancedesouvertureset
despiècesmobilesdel’appareil.
• Nepasutiliserl’aspirateurpourramassertoutematièrequidégagedelafuméeouquibrûle,commedescigarettes,
desallumettesoudescendreschaudes.
FRANÇAIS
If you need assistance:
Visit our website at hoover.com. Click on the “Customer Service” link to find the service outlet nearest you OR Call 1-800-
944-9200
for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR Call the Exclusive Hoover Platinum
Collection™ Member Services Line 1. 8 7 7. M Y PL T N M ( 1.8 7 7.6 9 7. 5 866), Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST. For assistance in
French or Spanish, call 1.800.263.6376, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.
Special SIX Year Limited Warranty for Hoover® LiNX™ Cordless Stick Vac
(Domestic Use)
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
When used and maintained in normal household use and in accordance with the Owner’s Manual, your Hoover® LiNX Cordless™ product is warranted
against original defects in material and workmanship for a full six years from date of purchase (the “Warranty period”). During the Warranty Period, Hoover® will
provide labor and parts, at no cost to you, to correct any such defect in products purchased in the United States, U.S. Military Exchange and Canada.
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
If this product is not as warranted, take or send the product to either a Hoover® Sales and Service Center or Hoover® Authorized Warranty Service Dealer along
with proof of purchase. For an automated referral to authorized service outlets in the U.S.A., phone: 1-800-944-9200 OR visit Hoover® online at www.hoover.com.
For additional assistance or information concerning this warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets, phone The Exclusive Hoover Platinum Collection™
Member Services Line, Phone 1.877.697.5866, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST. In Canada, contact Hoover® Canada, 100 Strowger Blvd. Brockville, ONT K6B 5J9,
Phone:1.877.697.5866, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST. For assistance in French or Spanish, call 1.800.263.6376, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Warranty does not cover battery, charger, lter, or brushroll. This warranty does not cover: use of the product in a commercial operation (such as maid, janitorial
and equipment rental services), improper maintenance of the product, damage due to misuse, acts of God, nature, vandalism or other acts beyond the control of
Hoover®, owner’s acts or omissions, use outside the country in which the product was initially purchased and resales of the product by the original owner. This warranty
does not cover pick up, delivery, transportation or house calls. However, if you mail your product to a Hoover® Sales and Service Center for warranty service, cost
of shipping will be paid one way. NOTE: See Battery and Charger manual for warranty information on these products. This warranty does not apply to products
purchased outside the United States, including its territories and possessions, a U.S. Military Exchange and Canada.
OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS
This Warranty is not transferable and may not be assigned. This Warranty shall be governed and construed under the laws of the state of Ohio. The Warranty Period
will not be extended by any replacement or repair performed under this Warranty.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL HOOVER
®
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTIAL OR CONSENQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE TO OWNER OR ANY PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH OWNER, WHETHER
BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABLILTY OR ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow
the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic rights; you may also have others that vary
from state to state.
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