EN
OPERATION
Tennant R3 (03--08)
8
CLEANING CARPETS
WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard, Do Not
Use or Pick Up Flammable Materials.
1. Pull the handle adjustment lever and adjust the
handle to a comfortable operating height (Figure
11). Release the lever to lock the position.
FIG. 11
2. Press the main power switch to the on ( I )
position (Figure 12).
FIG. 12
3. To prepare the rollers for cleaning, tip the machine
back to the rear tilt wheels and pull the start
triggers for approximately 30 seconds to wet the
rollers (Figure 13).
FIG. 13
4. To begin cleaning, pull the start triggers and slowly
push the machine forward. You can also pull the
machine backwards to clean (Figure 14).
FIG. 14
FOR SAFETY: When operating machine, do not
run machine over power cord.
5. Observe the roller pressure meter. The meter
should read in the green zone. Turn the roller
pressure knob to adjust (Figure 15).
NOTE:
For a new set of rollers the meter may read in
the red zone for a short time until the rollers are broke
in.
FIG. 15
6. The roller motor circuit breaker may trip if the
rollers are set too low or if the rollers are
obstructed. To reset the circuit breaker, unplug the
power cord, determine cause and reset the 2.5
amp circuit breaker button (Figure 16).
FOR SAFETY: Before removing an obstruction
from the rollers unplug power cord from wall
outlet.
FOR SAFETY: When operating machine, if foam or
liquid begins to leak from machine, immediately
shut off machine.
