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height adjust-
For ease in sliding the control, the han-
dle should be in the upright position.
When it is necessary to raise and lower the
front of the- cleaner (A) for various carpet
pile heights, slide the carpet height control
(3) to the correct setting.
The front of the cleaner will not move
into the adjusted position until the
handle is lowered to the operating
position.
When using hose and tools, slide the
control to the Cleaning Tools setting.
Return
correct
setting
when
Do
leave
control in the Cleaning
setting
when
floors.
Place end of hose firmly into tool rack for
peak performance when cleaning carpets.
maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended.
l
Setting 1:
for types. of carpet.
l
Higher
very deep pile
carpet
easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning
performance.
l
Setting
5:
for hose and cleaning tool
use only.
*Note:
If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide the control to the next higher setting.
Edge
cleaning
Special edge groomers are provided on
both sides of the front of the cleaner
to help remove dirt in carpet near
baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of the cleaner parallel
to edge of carpet or furniture.
Cleaning lightweight
flexible
rugs
Stand on one end of rug and move
cleaner toward other end or edge.
Before reaching edge, push down on
handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front
of cleaner) and will prevent rug from
clinging to cleaner.
Continue to lift front of cleaner so that
when you have reached the edge, it is
completely off the rug. Move cleaner
back to start again, lower front of
cleaner, and use only forward strokes.
Stair
A
stair cleaning handle
has been
designed for ease in using your cleaner
on stairs.
With handle in operating position, place
fingers under edge of stair cleaning
handle and guide cleaner with other
hand on upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the hose
and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
When using cleaning tools, the
agitator
continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal
or
unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling, use
care if cleaner is placed on
stairs.
Cleaning tools
Tools allow you to clean surfaces above
the floor and reach hard to clean areas.
Use tools with the cleaner handle in
upright position.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate
while cleaner handle is in upright
position. Avoid tipping cleaner or
setting it on furniture, fringed area
rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool
use.
How to
dean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a
cloth dampened in a liquid detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air
dry before using.
A. Move carpet height
control
Slide carpet height control to the
Cleaning Tools setting
to divert suction
to the hose and cleaning tools.
Return control to floor settings when
tool use is complete.