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CAUTION: The recovery tank is equipped
with a mechanical shut-off float
switch. When the recovery tank
becomes full the machine will
no longer recover water. Turn
the vacuum/accessory and
spray/brush/switch to the "O"
position before emptying the re-
covery tank.
NOTE: When using the extractor to clean carpets,
follow this procedure:
1. Do not walk on freshly cleaned carpets for at
least four hours or until the carpet is dry to
touch.
2. If aluminum or plastic pieces have been placed
under the legs of furniture, do not
remove them until the carpet is dry.
3. Do not allow children or pets to crawl or walk
around on the damp carpet.
4. Vacuum right after the carpet is dry and then
vacuum the carpet once a week, or as often as
needed.
To clean an area of carpet, follow this procedure:
(See Figure 3)
1. Dry Vacuum area of carpet to be cleaned.
2. Turn the Vacuum switch to the "ON" position.
3. Brush will self adjust.
NOTE: Incorrect brush height may cause
circuit breaker to trip. Check for obstructions in
brush housing , clear and proceed.
4. With the pump switch activated, slowly and
steadily pull the machine backwards.
5. Switch to Pump "OFF" and vacuum an addi-
tional 6 inches.
6. To clean a small area of carpet, clean the carpet
in sections three feet square. As you make
additional passes, overlap one inch of the area
already cleaned.
7. Cleaning speed is determined by how dirty the
carpet is. If the carpet is very dirty, move the
machine slower.
8. As the machine is used, dirty solution will begin
to fill the recovery tank. When the solution tank
is empty, the recovery tank must be emptied.
HOW TO CLEAN AN AREA OF CARPET
Figure 3