OWNER'S MANUAL
GUIDE D'UTILISATION • MANUALDEL USUARIO
WARNING:
CLEANERASSEMBLYMAY INCLUDESMALLPARTS.SMALL PARTSCAN
PRESENTA CHOKINGHAZARD.
When using an electrical appliance,basic precautions should always be
followed, includingthe following:
• READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHIS APPLIANCE.
* ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
* SEESEPARATEMANUALPERTAININGTO BATTERYAND CHARGING
OPERATION.
* DONOTLEAVEVACUUMCLEANERUNATTENDED.
* WARNING:FULLYASSEMBLEVACUUMCLEANERBEFOREOPERATING.
* WARNING:THISPRODUCTCONTAINSCHEMICALSKNOWNTOTHESTATEOF
CALIFORNIATO CAUSECANCER,BIRTHDEFECTSOR REPRODUCTIVEHARM.
WASHHANDSAFTERUSING,
• Donotusetheunit,store,orchargebatteryoutdoorsoronwetsurfaces.Donotallowtogetwet.
• Donotallowtobeusedas atoy.CloseattenlJonisnecessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
• Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer'srecommendedattachments.
• Donotusechargerwithdamagedcordorplug.Ifvacuumorchargeris notworkingasit should,
hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,returnitto aservicecenterfor
inspection.CalltheExclusiveHooverPlatinumColleclJonTM MemberServicesLine1.877.MYPLTNM
(1.877.697.5866)Mon.-Fri.8am-5pmEST(USA& Canada)orvisitwww.hoover.comforthe
nearestservicecenter.
• Donotpullorcarrybychargercord,usecordas ahandle,closeadooroncord,orpullcordaround
sharpedgesorcomers.Donotrunapplianceovercord.Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.
• Donotunplugchargerby pullingoncord.Tounplugcharger,graspthe plug,notthecord.
**Donothandlecharger(includingchargerplugandterminals),battery,orappliancewithwethands.
Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andall partsof bodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matchesor hotashes.
Donotusethevacuumcleanerwithoutfilteranddirtcupin place.
• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
• Donotusetopickupflammableor combustibleliquidssuchasgasoline,or useinareaswhere
theymaybepresent.
• Leaksfrombatterycellscanoccurunderextremeconditions.Ifanyliquidgetsontheskin
washquicklywithsoapandwater.Ifanyliquidgetsintotheeyes,donotrubeyes,immediately
flushthemwithcleanwaterconlJnuouslyfor aminimumof 15minutes.Seekmedicalattention
immediately.
• Useonlythecharger(HooverPart#BH50005)suppliedbythe manufacturerto recharge.
• Storethevacuumcleanerindoors.Putthevacuumcleanerawayafterusetopreventtripping
accidents.
• Useonlybattery(HooverPart# BH50000)suppliedbymanufacturertooperatethisproduct.
• AlwaysturnoffandremovebatterybeforeconneclJngordisconnectingoplJonalmotorizedpower
brush,orbeforeservicing.
• Donotdisposeof batteryina fireortrashcompactor.Seebatterydisposalsectionatendofthis
manualfordirections.
• Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeof dust,lint,
hair,andanythingthatmayreduceairflow.
• Donotincineratethe charger,battery,orapplianceevenif it is severelydamaged.Thebatteriescan
explodeinafire.
4
5
'_FRONT
1. On/Off Switch(O=OFF,
8
7
9
12
0
DJkTcuP AND ihLTEP_BACK
Z FilterCap 11. Handle
I=Suction ON,
II =Suction and BrushON)
2. Fuel Gauge
3. Battery Cavity
4. Dirt Cup
5. Large Debris Opening
6. Bottom Nozzle Cover
8. Filter(inside filter cap) 12. Dirt Cup Release
9. Baffle Tube Button
10. Bottom Empty 13. Carry Handle
Release Button 14. Nozzle Release
Button
11
(underneath nozzle)
If you need assistance:
Visitour website at hoovencom Click on the "Customer Service" link to find the service outlet nearestyou OR Call 1-800-
944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR Call the ExclusiveHoover Platinum
Collection TM Member Services Line 1.877.MYPLTNM (1.877.697.5866), Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST.Forassistance in
French or Spanish, call 1.800.263.6376, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.
Charge batteiy fully before
first use. NOTE: See batteiy
and charging manual for bat-
te_ycharging instructions. Use
only manufacturer's supplied
or recommended battery and
charger.
Insertcharged batteiy into bat-
teiy cav@ until latch is locked
into place. NOTE: Be sure
to turn switch to off position
marked "0".
Hold down nozzle with foot
and tilt back to reclining posi-
tion.
To turn vacuum on, roll button
forward.
PUSH DIAL
O-OFF
I - Suction ON
II - Suction and BrushroJJON
To remove and charge batteq/,
pull on release lever located on
end of batteiy and pull out gen-
tly. Returnswitch to off position.
Dirt Cup & Filter Removal & Replacement
IMPORTANT: For best results, clean after each use.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Each time the dirt cup is emptied, the filter should be cleaned
(Filterwill be discolored after use. Thiswill not affect the filter's performance.)
Dirt Cup Removaland Cleaning
To Remove dirt cup, depress
the dirt cup release button Push door closed until latch clicks.
located on the top of the dirt
cup and tip away from the
body of the unit.
Filter Removal and Cleaning
Press dirt cup emp_ button over trash can to release debris.
Pullout filter cap. Pull out filter and brush clean. Rinseunder cold water
as needed.
Dirt Cup and Filter Replacement
WARNING: Always dry filter
for 24 hours before replacing.
WARNING: Do not use deter-
gent or hot water to clean
filter.
REPLACEMENT Insertfilter cap into dirt cup.
Insert filter into filter cap with
micrdayer side facing in.
Baffle Tube Removal and Replacement
Place bottom of dirt cup onto
housing and pivot into place
until dirt cup release button
locks.
REMOVAL
Hold dirt cup right side up and
press bottom release button to
open trap door.
Turn baffle tube counter clock-
wise until it stops. Pull out baffle
tube, hold over trash can and
shake free debris.
Belt and Brushroll Replacement
REPLACEMENT
To replace baffle tube, insert
back into dirt cup, align slots
and twist clockwise till tube
locks in place.
WARNING: Remove batteq/before self/icing.
Turn vacuum nozzle over. Remove screws indicated by arrows on
bottom nozzle plate. Lift plate off nozzle bottom to access brush, belt
and nozzle.
After replacement turn brushroJJ making sure belt turns freely.
Return nozzle plate and screws.
Battery FuelGauge: Battery Capacity Indicator Information
All three LEDSwill momentarily light when the product's power switch is turned on. Then the
Battery Fuel Gauge will indicate the pack's remaining capacity as noted below.
NOTE: Unit and lights will turn off when battery isfully discharged.
3 LEDs lit Remaining battery capacity > 75%
2 LEDs lit Remaining battery capacity > 50%
1 LED lit Remaining battery capacity > 25%
1 LED blinking Remaining battery capacity < 25%
Battery Disposal
WARNING:RISKOFEXPLOSIONOR
EXPOSURETOTOXICMATERIAL
@
CAUTION:The batteryused inthisdevice may presenta riskof fire or chemical
burn ifmistreated.Do not disassemble,heat above manufacturer'smaximum
temperaturelimit(60°C/140°F), or incinerate.Replacebattery with HOOVER®
battery Part# BH50000 only. Useof anotherbattery may .presenta riskof fire
or explosion.Disposeof usedbattery promptly.Keep away from children.Do not
disassembleanddo notdisposeof in fire.
Do notattemptto disassemblethe battery or removeany componentprojecting
fromthe batteryterminals.The battery and chargerhave no userserviceableparts.
Fireor injurymay result.Priorto disposal,protectexposedterminalswith heavy
insulatingtape to preventshorting.
Service
ANY SERVICINGSHOULD BEDONE BYAN
AUTHORIZED SERVICEREPRESENTATIVE
Call The ExclusiveHoover Platinum CollectionTM Member Services
Line 1.877.MYPLTNM (1.877.697.5866) USA & Canada
In the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized HOOVER ® Dealer
or visit www.hoover.com. Costs of any transportation to and from any place of repair are to be paid by
the owner. The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an authorized
HOOVER e Dealer or retailer. Always identify your product by the model number and manufacturing code
when requesting information or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears behind the dirt
cup of the product.)
If a minor problem develops, it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified by
using the checklist below.
PROBLEM
Productdoes not turnon
Productturnsoff whib
in use
Productdoes not pick
up dirt
Brushrollwill notturn
POSSIBLEREASON POSSIBLESOLUTION
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2. Battery isnot insertedproperly. 2. Make sure batteryis fullyseated in battery cavity.
4. Battery istoo hot.
1. Batteryisfullydischarged.
3. Internal componentdamage.
2. Filtermay be dirty.
4. Airpathmay be dogged.
1. Brushrdlmay havean obstruction.
4. Remove batteryand let cool for 30 minutes,replace battery and retry or
replacewith second cha_gedbattery.
1. Removeand charge battery or replace with second charged battery.
3. Call for service: ExclusveHooverPlatinum CdlectionTM Member Services
Line1.87ZMYPLTNM (1.87Z69Z5866).
2. Clean and/or wash flter.
4. Make surethe batteryis removedand the productisoff. Removenozzleby
pressingthe nozzlereleasebuttonand pdling fne nozzle ina dowT_ward
moron.Removeany debris clogged inthe nozzle airpath. Reassemble
nozzleto the product.
1. Make surefne batteryis removedand the p_oductis turnedofr. Remove
nozzleby pressingthe nozzle release buttonand pdlingfne nozzle in
a downward motion.Removeany debrisdogged in the nozzleairpath.
Reassemblenozzle to the product.
&Make surethe batteryisremoved and the ploductis o_.Remove nozzle cover
replacewith recommendedbelt and replace nozzle cover.
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Special SiX Year Limited Warranty for Hoover@ LiNXTM Cordless Stick Vac
(Domestic Use)
WHATTHISWARRANTYCOVERS
When usedandmaintainedinnormalhouseholduseandinaccoldancewttntneOwneFsManual,you HooverLiNXCordlessTM productiswairanfed
againstoriginaldefectsin matel:dand workmanshipfora Fullsx yearsfromdateof pwchaseJtne"Warrantypel:od"). DudngtheWarranty Pel:od,Hooverwill
praydelaborand parts,at nocosttoyou, toconed anysuchdefectin productspurchasedintheUnted Slates,U.S.Mihar¥ExchangeandCanada.
HOW TOMAKEA WARRANTYCLAIM
If thisproductisnotas warlanted,takeor sendtheproductto eithera HooverSalesand SelviceCenteror HooverAuthoFzedWarrant/Servce Dealeralong
wttnproofof purchase.Foran automatedr_[erlaltoauthol:zedselviceoutletsinthe U.SA.,phone:1-800-944-9200OR ,/st Hooveronlineatwww.hoave{:com.
Foraddttonalassistanceor informatbnconcerningthiswarrantyor theavailabilityof warlan_/serviceoutlets,phoneTheExclu;r,/eHooverPlatnumCollectonTM
MemberServcesLne,PhoneL87Z69Z5866, Mor'-Fri8am-5pmEST.In Canada,contactHooverCanada, 100 St_owgerBlvd.Brockvlle,ONT K6B 5]9,
Phone:l.87Z69Z5866, Mon-Fri8am-5pmESI_For assistancein Frenchor Spanish,call 1.800.263.6376, Monfri 8am-TpmESI_
WHATTHISWARRANTYDOESNOT COVER
ThisWarrantydoesnotcoverhately charger)_ltel;orbrusFuolLThiswarrantydoesnotcover: useof theproductina comme{daloperaton (suchas maid,janitol:d
andequipmentr_ntalse{Vces),impropermaintenanceof the product,damagedue to misuse,acts ofGod, nature,vandalismor otheractsbeyondthecontrolof
Hoover)owne/sactsoromissions,useoutsidethecountryinwhchtheproductwasin_allypulchasedand resalesoFtheproductby theoriginalowner:Thiswarranty
doesnotcover pickup,dellvel¥transportationor housecalls. Howevel;if youmailyourproducttoa HooverSalesand ServiceCenterforwarrantyservce,cost
of shippingwill be paidoneway. NOTE:SeeBattel¥andChaiger manualforwarrantyinformatonon theseproducts.Thiswairan_/doesnotapply to products
pulchasedoutsde theUntedStates,includingtsterritoriesand possessions,a U.S.Mihal¥ Exchangeand Canada.
OTHERIM PORTANTTERMS
ThisWarlan_/is not#ansferableand maynotbe assgned.ThisWarrantyshallbe governedand consl_uedunderthelawsof thestateof Oho.TheWarrantyPel:od
will notbeextendedbyany replacementor repairperlormedunderthisWarranty.
THISWARRANTYISTHE EXCLUSIVEWARRANTYAND REMEDY.ALLOTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSEDOR IMPLIED,INCLUDINGWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORPARTICULARPURPOSE,AREDISCLAIMED.IN NO EVENTWILLHOOVERBELIABLEFORANY SPECIAL,INDIRECT,
INODENTIALOR CONSENQUENTIALDAMAGESOF ANY KINDOR NATURETOOWNER ORANY PARTYCLAIMING THROUGHOWNER,WHETHER
BASEDIN CONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE,TORTOR STRICTPRODUCTSLIABLILTYORARISINGFROMANY CAUSEWHATSOEVER.Somestatesdo notallow
theexdusonof consequenfaldamages,so theaboveexclusionmaynotapply toyou. Thiswairan_/gves youspeci_ r:ghts;youmayalsohaveothersthatvarY.
flora state to state.
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