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Freestyle

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extractorVAC

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Safety & Maintenance Instructions

Safety Instructions

When using electrical equipment, basic precautions 
should always be followed, including the following:

Warning—to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1. Do not leave machine when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

4. Use only as described in manufacturer’s Instruction Manual. Use only manufacturer’s

recommended attachments.

5. Inspect cord for damage before each use. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine 

is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to the manufacturer or authorized repair center.

6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around

sharp edges or corners. Do not run machine over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.

8. Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.

9. 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.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas

where they may be present.

14. Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, 

or hot ashes.

15. Do not use to pick up health-endangering dust such as asbestos.

16. Do not use as a wet vacuum.

17. Do not use without filters in place.

18. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See 

Grounding Instructions

.

19. This machine is to be used with HOST

® 

carpet cleaning products only. Use of other cleaning

products may damage this machine.

Save these instructions.

Read all instructions before using this machine.

Summary of Contents for Freestyle extractorVAC

Page 1: ... Do not run machine over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces 7 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 8 Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands 9 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 10 Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openin...

Page 2: ...ing conductor and grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded...

Page 3: ...u may want to have extra filters on hand so you do not have to leave the area to clean the filters Just replace the dirty filters with clean filters and continue cleaning Then you can clean the dirty filters later 5 Replace the filters The filters are designed so they can only be replaced in the correct order The lower primary filter is burnt orange The upper secondary filter is black 6 Lift the f...

Page 4: ...he filters b Lift out the separator assembly and wipe the underside of the separator assembly and the inside of the vacuum cone with a clean dry cloth If there is a thick accumulation on the cone use a damp cloth to loosen the soil The loosened soil will drop into the bagless hopper c Replace the separator assembly and push down firmly until it seals tightly Troubleshooting Loss of Suction Power 1...

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