Edic 419TR, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual, Page: 2 / 13

UNPACKING YOUR NEW COMET:
When your package is delivered, check the carton
carefully for signs of rough handling. If the COMET is
damaged, notify the carrier immediately and request an
inspection. Be sure to keep the carton, packing inserts,
packing lists and carrier’s receipt until the inspector has
verified your claim.
EDIC’s liability ceases when the carrier picks up the
shipment. However, our customer service staff will be
happy to furnish any information needed in connection
with the claim and will attempt to expedite a resolution.
PLEASE READ BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW FIVESTAR:
Read the manual carefully and completely before at-
tempting to operate the unit. This manual has important
information for the use and safe operation of the ma-
chine. Keep this manual handy at all times.
This equipment has been engineered and manufactured
to provide excellent performance and service. To ensure
that your equipment will continue to perform as intend-
ed:
• Maintain equipment regularly- following the sug-
gested maintenance schedule provided.
• Use only original EDIC parts when servicing.
• Operate equipment with care.
If additional information is needed, please contact EDIC
at: 800-338-3342 or email info@edic-usa.com
All information and specifications printed in the man-
ual are current at the time of printing; however because
of EDIC’s policy of continual product development, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without
notice.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOL-
LOWING WARNINGS AND INSTRUC-
TIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING!
• Make sure the machine is plugged into an electrical
outlet with the same voltage and frequency rating as
shown on the nameplate of the machine. Do not at-
tempt to plug a 115 volt machine into a 230 volt outlet.
• Do not immerse or use this machine in standing wa-
ter. Such use can cause electric shock.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liq-
uids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may
be present.
• Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• To avoid electric shock, do not expose the unit to
rain-store indoors only.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
“Grounding Instructions.”
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use without filters in place.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use machine for dry vacuuming. This machine
is not outfitted with a fine dust filter and it will dam-
age the vacuum motor( s ).
• Do not turn on the vacuum-pump switch when the
solution tank is empty.
• Use defoamer at all times to prevent damage to the
vacuum motor.
• Do not use water in excess of 140° F ( 62° C).
• Use only commercially available carpet cleaners and
defoamer intended for use with extraction machines
of this type. Do not use dyes, bleaches, ammonia, or
other additives. The use of powdered cleaning solu-
tion if not diluted properly may result in damage to
the pump.
• All servicing of EDIC equipment should be performed
only by EDIC authorized service centers.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers an all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use replacement parts other than those spec-
ified in the parts list. Proper maintenance if the ma-
chine could be affected if substitutions are made.
• Follow maintenance schedule strictly.
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