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HOOVER,
Polisher
Owner’s
Manual
Review this manual
before operating
cleaner
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
WARNING:
injury
Use indoors only.
This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identi-
cal 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 polisher 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
polisher.
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 by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Unpacking
Unpack polisher and identify
the accessories shown.
Remove and dispose of card-
board packing.
Scrubbing-Waxing-
Polishing Brushes
Polishek
Felt Buffing Pads
@WE9
Fasteners
Cord
Storage
-
Hook I
i
Operate only at voltage specified
on data plate.
This appliance is intended
for household use.
It
Nut
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:
l-800-944-9200
for an automated referral of
authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only)
OR
l-330-499-9499
to speak with a representative in the
Hoover Consumer Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO
NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.
Assembly
Attach handle
1. Remove bolt and nut from lower handle section (straight tube). Place
lower handle section into socket in polisher base with open end of cord
storage hook down and to rear. Push bolt through small holes and secure
with nut. * Tighten with screwdriver.
2. Remove bolt, nut, and cord clip from upper handle. With cord storage
hook to rear, join upper and lower handle, lining up holes. Place cord clip
around cord with flat side toward handle and holes to the front. Insert bolt
through cord clip and small holes in handle, secure with nut.* Pull up slack
in cord and tighten nut with screwdriver.
*If bolt appears to be too short, it has been inserted through the large holes.
Attach brushes and
pads
Disconnect from electric circuit
before putting on or removing
brushes and pads.
Place polisher upside down on flat
surface.
Press each brush down firmly over
brush shaft, rotating brush until it
clicks into position. To remove
grasp center of brush with thumb
and fingers and lift up .
To attach pads,
insert end of
fastener through opening in pad.
Place pad over brush.
The fastener fits around the brush
shaft. Press fastener to snap pad
into place. Unsnap fastener to
remove pad.
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How
to use
The pollsher’s ON-OFF
switch
Is
internal
and is operated by lowering and
ralslng
the handle. Be
sura
handle
ls
In lock (upright)
position
before
connecting powercordto wall outlet
To
mduce
the
risk
of
elecblc
ShodG
this
appliance
has a polarized plug
(one blade
IS
wider
than the
ather).
This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet
onlyoneway.
tftheplugdoesnotfitintheoutlet,reversetheplug.
lfit
still
does nat
f&
contact a qualified
electriclan
to install the proper
0utW
Do not change the plug In any way.
Start polisher by pressing handle release lever and lowering handle. Raise
handle to lock position to stop polisher.
Cleaning floors
There are two methods of cleaning hard surface floors:
1. Water method
-
used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or
detergent and water solution.
2. Solvent or solvent cleaning wax method
-
used for wood and sealed
cork floors that may be damaged by water solutions.
Water method
Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl, masonry and stone floors may be
cleaned with a soap or detergent and water solution. Use the polisher to
scrub the floor.
Do not use the water cleaning method on wood or cork floors.
1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter.
2. Attach brushes.
3. Prepare cleaning solution as directed on detergent container.
Concentrated ammonia solution must be used to remove some wax. If
using a product specifically for wax removal, read caution label and
follow instructions on container.
4. Connect cord to a wall receptacle. Press handle release lever and start
polisher by lowering handle.
5. Start at the end of a room and apply solution to a 3 ft. x 6 ft.
(Im
x 2m)
area in two-inch pools and spaced at two-foot intervals. When removing
hardened wax, allow solution to remain on floor 3-5 minutes. Do not let
solution dry on floor. Wipe up suds with a dampened mop, sponge, or
cloth.
6. Rinse to remove cleaning solution from floor. Scrub and rinse each
section of the floor the same way.
7. Let floor dry before waxing. Brushes should be rinsed and allowed to
dry before using them to polish or buff.
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Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor.
Floors
Cleaning method
Wax
Wood Solvent cleaning wax Solvent-Base
method
-
Use solvent
base liauid wax.
Linoleum
Water method
-
Use
mild soap or deter-
gent and water solu-
tion.
Water-Base
Rubber tile
Water method
-
Clean Water-Base
with detergent or
soap and water solu-
tion.
Vinyl Water method
-
Clean Water-Base
with detergent or
soap and water solu-
tion.
Asphalt tile Water method
-
Use Water-Base
detergent or soap and
water solution.
Sealed cork Solvent cleaning wax Solvent-Base
method
-
Clean with
solvent base liquid
wax. Floor must be
sealed.
Ceramic, brick, slate, Water method
-
Use Solvent or Water-Base
terrazzo
-
Unglazed or soap or detergent (Wax only glazed or
glazed. solution. sealed floor)
No wax vinyl Water method
-
Use
Only as specified by
mild soap or deter-
manufacturer.
gent solution. Always
rinse.
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There are two kinds of solvent-
base wax: paste wax and liquid
polishing wax.
Paste wax
To spread wax evenly, attach
scrubbing-waxing-polishing
brushes to polisher and snap on
cleaning-waxing pads. (Available
at additional cost.)
Spread a thin coat of wax on pads
or spread a small amount on floor
with spatula. Start by pressing
handle release lever and lowering
handle. Apply wax to floor, by
guiding in straight lines or with
grain of the wood, until wax is
spread evenly.
Cleaning, polishing wax
This type of wax is used to clean
as well as wax floors. Apply wax
according to instructions on the
container. Use the polisher only
to polish floors when this type
of wax is used. Refer to section
“Cleaning floors -Solvent clean-
ing wax method”.
Polishing and
buffing floors
Floors waxed with solvent-base
wax may be polished and buffed
with the polisher.
1.
Be sure wax is thoroughly dry
before polishing. This usually
takes 20-30 minutes but may take
longer in damp weather.
2. Use
scrubbing-waxing-
polishing brushes to polish floor.
Press handle release and start by
lowering handle. Guide the
polisher in straight lines or with
the grain of the wood.
3. A double coat of wax will give
floors more protection. Let wax
dry thoroughly and polish after
each application.
To achieve a high lustre finish
1. Attach felt buffing pads over scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes
using fasteners, Polish to a soft shine by guiding the polisher in straight
lines or with the grain of wood. If more shine is desired proceed to Step
2.
2. Remove felt buffing pads and attach high lustre polishing pads
(available at additional cost). Once again, guide the handle in straight
lines or with the grain of the wood to achieve a high lustre finish.
To keep floors bright and shiny
The floor should be buffed frequently to restore sheen and remove
scratches and marks. This lengthens the time between waxings. Before
buffing, use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt and a damp cloth
to remove sticky particles. Stubborn spots, such as black heel marks,
can be removed by rubbing gently with very fine steel wool dampened
with wax.
If traffic areas need to be rewaxed and polished, and a solvent-base wax
has been used on the floor, apply wax only to these areas then buff the
entire floor.
Maintenance
The following section is concerned with proper maintenance of your
polisher. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and
keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it
when needed. Proper use and care will ensure continued cleaning effec-
tiveness.
Splash guard
Wipe splash guard with dry cleaning fluid or liquid soap to remove wax
and dirt after each use.
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Polisher base
Remove brushes and dry bottom of polisher with a paper towel or cloth
before storing.
Brushes
The brushes need to be washed in warm water and synthetic detergent
to remove wax. Rinse well. Shake to remove excess water. To dry, place
on paper towels with brushes turned toward towels. Let brushes dry
before reattaching. Wash cleaning-waxing pads the same way as
brushes; rinse, and shake to remove excess water.
Felt and high lustre
polishing pads
(Available at additional cost)
The pads should be washed
occasionally to remove wax. If
polisher does not glide easily
when buffing floors, it may be
due to an accumulation of wax
on the pads. Pads should be
washed in the same way as
brushes. Shake the high lustre
polishing pads several times
while drying to restore fluffiness.
Let pads dry thoroughly before
using. Felt pads will be damaged
if used while damp and neither
felt nor high lustre polishing pads
will polish well if they are not dry.
Storage
Wrap cord around cord storage
hooks located near bottom and
top of handle.
Store your polisher in a cleaning
closet or convenient place, ready
for use. Hang it on the wall or
remove brushes and store it with
the handle in the upright posi-
tion. Never store it on the
brushes.
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If you have a problem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating
condition when it was shipped from the factory. If
a
minor problem occurs it
usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this
check list is provided for your convenience.
Problem
Polisher
won’t run
Possible cause
Possi bie solution
1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. No voltage in wail plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Blown fuse/tripped 3. Replace fuse/reset
breaker. breaker.
Polisher
1. Brushes and pads not 1. Attach brushes and
does not properly attached. pads properly.
gide
2. Accumulation of wax 2. Wash and dry pads
easily on felt pads. thoroughly.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with two sleeve bearings. These bearings contain
sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could
cause damage.
Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor bearing.
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Servicing of double-insulated
appliances
This appliance is double-insulated. In a double-insulated appliance, two
systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for
grounding be added. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by
qualified service personnel. Replacement parts must be identical to those
parts being replaced. A double-insulated appliance is marked with the
words “DOUBLE INSULATION”- or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol
q
may also be marked on the appliance.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts,
locate the nearest
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot)
by:
l
checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners
-
Household” OR
-
0
checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR
-
0
calling l-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of
authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only)
Do not
send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton
for service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed,
contact The Hoover Company
Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720
Phone: l-330-499-9499.
In Canada,
contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario
L7R
4A8,
Phone: I-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when
requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number
appears on the wheel cover of the polisher.)
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Floor care hints
Floors may be difficult to care for when not treated properly. Refer to the
chart below for solutions to floor problems.
Problem
SI
i ppery
Floor
Cause Solution
Too much wax. Remove wax. Apply thin even coat
Detergent not Remove wax. Rinse detergent from
rinsed from floor. floor before rewaxing.
Floor not dry when Remove wax. Let floor dry
wax applied.
Floor not polished
properly.
thorougly before rewaxing.
Polish with polishing brushes, then
buff.
Dull Floor
Not enough wax. Apply another thin coat of wax.
Polish and buff.
Floor not dry when Clean and rewax floor.
wax applied.
Floor not clean Clean and rewax floor.
Streaked
Floor
when wax applied.
Uneven application Clean and rewax floor. Apply wax
of wax. evenly.
Heavy build-up of
wax. Remove wax, then apply thin coat.
Applying one type Clean and rewax floor. (Use only
of wax over one type of wax on floor.
)
another.
Floor not properly Clean and rewax floor.
cleaned or rinsed.
Oil mop used on Clean and rewax floor. (Do not use
floor.
oil mop on waxed floor. )
Too many applica-
Clean and rewax floor. Apply thin
tions of wax. coat of wax.
Too much wax in Clean and rewax floor. (Apply only
areas of light one coat of wax in these areas. )
traffic .
Gritty dirt on floor. Clean and rewax floor. If floor is
waxed, only wax gets scratched.
(Use vacuum cleaner to remove
dirt )
Scuffing from To remove from waxed floor
rubber heels. dampen fine steel wool with wax
and rub spots. Polish.
Self-polishing wax Clean and rewax floor. (Do not mix
applied over
sol-
waxes. )
vent-base wax.
Yellow or
Grayed
Floors
Scratched
Floor
Black
Marks
Powdering
of wax
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Floor not clean
Clean and rewax floor.
when wax applied.
Accessories
(Available at your Hoover Dealers
(Depots) or a Hoover Factory
Service Centers at a slight addi-
tional cost.)
Steel wool pads for applying
sol-
Cleaning-waxing pads snap on
vent-base paste wax. Snap on over scrubbing-waxing-polishing
over scrubbing-waxing-polishing
brushes for cleaning and applying
brushes.
paste wax.
High lustre polishing pads for
polishing furniture and floors.
Snap on over
scrubbing-waxing-
polishing brushes.
HOOVER and
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0are registered trademarks
THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720
R7 6-97
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