Hoover CH86000 Manual - Page 4

OPERATING PROCEDURES

WARNING!

For the safe operation of this machine

follow the instructions given in this booklet and

the training given by your supervisor.

Failure to

do so can result in personal injury and/or damage

to machine and property!

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IN AN EXPLOSIVE EN-

VIRONMENT!

NEVER USE THIS MACHINE TO PICK UP VOLATILE

OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS!

The model shown in this manual is intended for com-

mercial use.

PREPARATION

To prepare the machine for operation, make sure it is of

correct voltage and properly assembled.

If in doubt,

ask your supervisor.

§

If the vacuum is in its upright position (page 6)

,

raise

the handle while supporting the vacuum, then

slowly lower the vacuum to the floor.

§

Properly install the filter bag in the vacuum:

Lift the cover from the machine. The filter bag inlet

is designed with a rubber gasket that fits securely

over the bag adapter (page 7) in the cover.

First

push the filter bag inlet over the adapter on the cover.

Then from the outside of the cover reach inside the

adapter and push the gasket on the rest of the way.

Replace the filter bag when full.

OPERATION

1.

Plug the machine’s power cable into a prop-

erly grounded outlet

(see Grounding Instructions).

2.

The foot pedal should be raised to the “BRUSH”

position (page 8) for wide area vacuuming.

3.

Adjust the brush height

with the lever located on

the rear of the machine near the floor (page 8).

4.

Turn the vacuum switch ON

(rocker switch on

operator’s right, page 7).

5.

Turn the brush switch ON

(rocker switch on

operator’s left, page 7)

and begin vacuuming

.

OPERATION WITH TOOLS

Three on-board tools are available for the vacuum: the

dusting tool, crevice tool and turbo tool (page 6).

Twenty

(20) feet of hose is provided which allows access to

rooms without moving the machine.

1.

The brush and vacuum switches should be

turned OFF.

2.

Depress the foot pedal to the “ACCESSORY”

position.

3.

Remove the rigid portion of the accessory hose

from its’ storage area in the handle and

attach the

tool of choice.

4.

Turn the vacuum switch ON and begin.

Note: The vacuum switch should be OFF when switch-

ing the foot pedal between the accessory and the brush

positions.

MAINTENANCE

ALWAYS turn the brush and vacuum motor switches

OFF and UNPLUG the power cord from the electri-

cal outlet before doing any clean-up or repairs,

and when the machine is left unattended.

AFTER EACH USE:

1.

Vacuum filter bag:

If the bag is full or damaged

install a new one.

Filter Bag, 10 Pack – Part Number 650602

Cloth Bag (optional) – Part Number 650601

2.

Power cord and plug:

Check for cuts or nicks;

if

damaged, have the cord replaced at a factory au-

thorized service center.

3.

Casters and Wheels:

Remove any strings or de-

bris that may restrict the free movement of the cast-

ers.

4.

Tools:

Inspect the tools to ensure there is no ob-

struction of airflow.

Remove any debris found.

5.

Brush:

Remove any strings or debris.

Replace if

becomes worn or damaged.

Storage:

The handle may be folded down and the

machine stored upright to reduce storage space

requirements.

Store the machine in a clean dry area.

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