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The model and serial number are located on the rear wheel cover of the floor
machine.
For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces provided
below and retain in a safe place.
Your floor machine is model ___________________________________
and has 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.
Index
Accessories ....................................3, 7
Assembly..............................................4
Floor Care Hints ..................................8
How to Use........................................4-6
Cleaning Floors ..........................4-5
Polishing & Buffing Floors............6
Waxing Floors ................................5
If You Have a Problem ........................7
Service ............................................7
Important Safeguards ........................2
Maintenance ........................................6
Lubrication......................................7
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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:
• Use indoors only.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replace-
ment part s . See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliance under
“ S e rv i c e ” .
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
ch i l d r e n . Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended
at any time.
• Keep hair,loose cl o t h i n g ,f i n ge rs ,feet and all parts of body aw ay from openings
and other moving part s . Do not operate floor machine in bare feet or when wear-
ing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not use with flammable or combu s t i ble liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.
• When using chemicals with this mach i n e,be certain area is well ventilated.
• F o l l ow manu f a c t u r e r ’s instructions for all chemicals used with this mach i n e. Do
not exceed recommended mixing ratios.
• Use only commerc i a l ly ava i l a ble floor cl e a n e rs and waxes intended for machine
a p p l i c a t i o n .
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs .
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
bl o ck e d ;keep free of dust,l i n t ,h a i r,or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Unplug the cord from outlet when not in use or when taking off or putting on
brushes or pads. Be sure handle is in upright position before attaching or
r e m oving plug from outlet.
• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the floor mach i n e.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord . To unplug,grasp the plug,not the cord . N ever
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close door on cord or pull cord
a round sharp edges or corners . Do not run appliance over cord . Keep cord aw ay
f rom heated surfaces.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is
a b s o l u t e ly necessary,use one with an electrical rating equal or greater than the
vo l t age and amperes specified on the data plate located on the wheel cov e r.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working
as it should,has been dro p p e d ,d a m age d ,left outdoors ,or dropped into water,
take it to a Hoover Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot).
• Use appliance for its intended use as described in this ow n e r ’s manu a l . Use only
a t t a chments recommended by The Hoover Company ;o t h e rs may cause hazard s .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
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