Nobles Trooper 1500, Operator And Parts Manual

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OPERATION
3
Trooper
t
1500 (03--04)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
designed exclusively to clean carpet and
upholstery in an indoor environment and is not
constructed for any other use. Use only
recommended accessory tools and commercially
available carpet cleaners intended for machine
application.
All operators must read, understand and practice
the following safety precautions.
The following warning alert symbol and the “FOR
SAFETY” heading are used throughout this manual as
indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in:
personal injury, electrocution, electrical shock,
fire or explosion.
WARNING: Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or
Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
This machine is not equipped with explosion
proof motors. The electric motors will spark upon
start up and during operation which could cause a
flash fire or explosion if machine is used in an
area where flammable vapors/liquids or
combustible dusts are present.
WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable
Materials Or Reactive Metals.
WARNING: Do Not Operate With Damaged
Power Cord. Do Not Modify Plug. Unplug power
Cord Before Servicing Machine.
If the supply cord is damaged or broken, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Do Not Use Outdoors. Do Not
Expose To Rain. Store Indoors.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- With flammable liquids or near flammable
vapors as an explosion or flash fire may
occur.
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
-- Unless cord is properly grounded.
-- With damaged cord or plug.
-- If not in proper operating condition.
-- In outdoor areas.
-- In standing water.
-- With the use of additional extension cords.
Only use manufacturer’s extension cord
equipped with machine which has proper
capacity and is grounded.
2. Before operating machine:
-- Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
-- Place wet floor signs as needed.
3. When using machine:
-- Do not run machine over cord.
-- Do not pull machine by plug or cord.
-- Do not pull cord around sharp edges or
corners.
-- Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
-- Do not stretch cord.
-- Do not handle plug with wet hands.
-- Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
-- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
-- Follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.
-- Never allow children to play on or around.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Turn off machine.
-- Unplug cord from wall outlet.
5. When servicing machine:
-- Unplug cord from wall outlet.
-- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
-- Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
-- All repairs must be performed by a
qualified service person.
-- Do not modify the machine from its
original design.