Clarke Vantage 14, Original Instruction

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Instructions For Use - VANTAGE 14
MACHINE START AND STOP
Starting the machine
Prepare the machine as shown in the previous paragraph. 1.
Turn the solution flow control switch (37) to one of the following positions, according to the type of cleaning to be performed: 2.
One drop: chose this position to clean floors which are not very dirty; in this setting the machine will dispense solution for •
approximately 50 minutes (0.25 liters/min average).
Two drops: chose this position to clean floors which are quite or very dirty; in this setting the machine will dispense solution •
for approximately 25 minutes (0.5 liters/min average).
Turn the knob (32) to the suitable program. 3.
(33) brush - vacuum system - solution flow activation •
(34) brush - solution flow activation •
(35) vacuum system activation •
While keeping hands on the handlebar (1), start the machine by pressing the enabling push-button (39) together with the brush 4.
levers (40).
NOTE
If the green battery warning light (38) turns on, the machine is ready to be used. If the yellow or red warning light turns
on, the battery must be charged (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
Stopping the machine
Release the brush levers (40) and the enabling push-button (39). 5.
Turn the knob (32) to “0” position to switch off the machine. 6.
MACHINE OPERATION (SCRUBBING/DRYING)
Start the machine as shown in the previous paragraph. 1.
While keeping both hands on the handlebar (1), move the machine and start scrubbing/drying the floor. 2.
If necessary, adjust the solution quantity by using the switch (37). 3.
When necessary, to use the squeegee in the opposite direction, pry on the handlebar (1) and slightly lift the deck while the 4.
brush is turning. When the deck is turned by 180° start to scrub/dry by drawing the machine.
To resume working in the normal forward direction, push the machine forward until the deck returns to the original position.
WARNING!
Pay attention when lifting the deck with the brush turning: The deck will suddenly turn by 180°. Pay attention to
the moving part, do not hit and/or damage things, walls or people.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the floor surface, do not use the brush without the solution and, when the machine is not
operating, stop the brush/pad-holder by releasing the levers (40).
CAUTION!
Before lifting the brush/pad, turn it off by releasing the levers (40).
NOTE
For correct scrubbing/drying of floors at the sides of the walls, Clarke suggests to go near the walls with the right side of
the machine as shown in figure 2.
A
B
Figure 2
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