Hoover F4300 Manual - Page 2

Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located on the rear wheel cover of floor machine. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information. 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, 10 Assembly 3-4 Dry-Cleaning Carpet & Rugs 6 Floor Care Hints 10 HowTo Use 4-9 Cleaning Floors 6-7 Polishing & Buffing Floors 8 Shampooing Carpet & Rugs.........5-6 Waxing Floors 7 If You Have A Problem 9 Service 9 Important Safeguards 2 Maintenance 8-9 Lubrication 9 © 1978,1990, 1998 The Hoover Company www.hoovercompany.com 2 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: • Use indoors only. • This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliance under "Service". • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow this appliance 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 and other moving parts. Do not operate floor machine in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals. • Do not use with flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • When using chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated. • Follow manufacturer's instructions for all chemicals used with this machine. Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios. • Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application. • 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. • 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 removing plug from outlet. • Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the floor machine. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never 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 around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use one with an electrical rating equal or greater than the voltage and amperes specified on the data plate located on the wheel cover. • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). • Use appliance for its intended use as described in this owner's manual. Use only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause hazards. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!