For ease in sliding the control, the han-
dle should be in the upright position.
The front of the cleaner will not move
into the adjusted position until the
handle is lowered to the operating
p o s i t i o n .
After using hose and tools, re t u rn the con-
t rol to the correct setting when cleaning
floors.
Do not leave the control in the
Cleaning Tools setting when cl e a n i n g
f l o o rs .
Place end of hose firmly into tool rack for
peak perf o rmance when cleaning carpets.
For maximum cleaning perfo r m a n c e,
the following carpet height settings are re c-
o m m e n d e d .
• Low Setting 1:
for all type carpets
• Higher settings:
for very deep pile car-
pet where easier pushing eff o rt is desire d ,
while maintaining good cleaning perf o r-
m a n c e .
• Setting 5:
for hose and cleaning tool use
o n l y.
N o t e :
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 base-
boards and furniture.
Guide either side of the cleaner parallel
to edge of carpet or furniture.
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2-2
2-3
2-4
A
A
B
ON-OFF switch
To turn cleaner ON, depress switch (A)
t o w a rd front. To turn cleaner OFF, depre s s
switch toward back.
N o t e
: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
p roper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions;
upright
for storage and when
using cleaning tools;
operating
for
general operation on carpet and floors;
low
for reaching under low furniture.
Step on handle release pedal to lower
handle.
Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back on rear wheels, and push
forward (A).
The cleaner can also be lifted by the
carry handle as shown in (B).
Do not attempt to lift the cleaner by
the dirt cup handle.
Carpet height adjust-
ment
When it is necessary to raise and lower the
f ront of the cleaner (A) for various carpet
pile heights, slide the carpet height contro l
( B ) to the correct setting.
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.
2-5
2-6
A
2-7
2-8
B
