Operator`s manual
Clarke
®
Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -13-
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4. Press vacuum switch to the "ON" position.
5. Select "Floor" setting on the accessory switch.
6. Turn the traverse speed control to the desired
position.
7. Turn pump pressure knob to desired setting.
8. Lower the recovery tool.
9. Apply pressure to either traverse switch on the
control handle.
10. Adjust the brush to the proper carpet height
setting.
11. Guiding the machine by the control handle, move
across the floor in the forward direction.
12. Follow the path sequence.
NOTE: By properly planning the cleaning pattern, a
minimum number of turns will need to be made.
See figures 10a and 10b.
13. When cleaning in a corner, change the accessory
switch to accessory, raise the brush, maneuver the
machine as illustrated in figure 11. Lower the
recovery tool, turn the accessory switch back to
"Floor" and proceed with cleaning.
NOTE: If the extractor removes an excess amount of
foam from the carpet, add a de-foamer such as
Clarkare ® Defoamer Concentrate to the recovery tank.
The amount needed will vary according to the amount of
detergent already in the carpet.
To stop the machine follow these procedures:
1. Press the accessory switch to "ACCESSORY".
2. Release pressure from the traverse switch on the
control handle.
3. Raise the recovery tool handle to the “storage”
position.
4. Wait 5 - 10 seconds to allow all dirty solution to
reach the recovery tank, and then raise the recov-
ery tool handle to the “OFF” position.
WARNING: Failure to turn all switches to
the “OFF” position could result
in injury or machine damage.
Always position all of the
switches into their "OFF"
position when not in use.
WARNING: Machine can roll if left parked
or unattended on an un-level
surface and cause damage or
injury. This machine is not
equipped with a parking brake.
Never leave the machine
unattended. For added safety,
always place a chock in front of
and behind the drive wheel.
Figure 10a
Figure 10b
Figure 11
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