Hoover C1404 Manual - Page 3

STEP 2 Assemble handle 2 D A C B 2 Align upper handle and lower handle as shown. Place upper (B) and lower (C) handle parts on a flat surface, aligning rod sections (D). With hand on sides of handle, push parts together firmly until they "click" and rod sections lock together. Do not press against the rod extending from the lower handle (Fig. 3, "E"). Do not push handle together with hands on the ends of the sections. Note: The white switch lock above the ON-OFF switch (A) helps in the assembly of your cleaner. Assembly can be con- tinued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed. STEP 3 Attach cord 3 "UP" F 4 F UP E G 3 Insert large rectangular end of cord into pocket in bottom of handle, with side marked "UP" visible. Make sure rectangular end is pushed into handle as far as possible. Slide cord protector (F) toward upper handle (G). 4 Rotate cord protector (F) as shown. 5 F HI 5 With (F) pointing downward (toward back of handle), press groove (H) into slot (I). 6 UP F 6 Press cord into place at each of the three notches indicated and note correct positioning of (F). Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete. Continued § 3