Hoover F5810 Manual - Page 2

Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precaution, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Use indoors only. • Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instruc- tions". • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. • Do not use without tanks in place. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaning machine on stairs. • Use carpet cleaning machine only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards. • The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug. • Unplug carpet cleaning machine when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaning 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. • 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. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet cleaning machine to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. • Do not point stair/upholstery tool toward people or pets. • To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine. • Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance. • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the carpet cleaning machine. They may damage the machine. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • 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. • To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry. • Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures. Questions or Concerns? The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household" for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or call: 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or 1-800-414-1066 (U.S.) or 1-800-263-6376 (Canada)to speak with a Hoover representative. DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE. Unpacking Unpack carpet cleaning machine from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. E FG CD H B I A J L K A. Carpet cleaning machine B. Upper handle C. Bolts (2) D. Nuts (3 - one extra included) E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent F. Bare Floor Cleaner* G. PreCleaner* H. Bare floor cleaning tool* I. Stair & upholstery tool kit*: includes suction hose and stair/upholstery nozzle, solution tube, and hose straps (6). J. Nozzle clean-out tool K. Wall rack* L. Wall rack screws and anchors (2 each)* *Included with some models. Assembling carpet cleaning machine Attach upper handle 1 Save these instructions! Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) (Fig. 1). 2 Safeguards - Unpacking - Assembly