MACHINE OPERATION
This machine is very maneuverable and is designed
to clean as you
pull backwards
across the carpet.
When moving forward, always push down on the
handle to raise the front of the machine up and move
on all four wheels.
Normal Cleaning
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Always
vacuum the carpet with a vacuum cleaner
before extraction
.
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We recommend you wear clean tennis shoes or
non-slip shoes when working with a carpet
extractor. Street shoes or rubber cushion soled
shoes when wet will release absorbed dirt or
grease onto the wet carpet and cause re-soiling.
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You may need to
pre-treat
spots and heavy traffic
lanes before extraction. Refer to the “Common
Stains and Cleaning Treatments” chart for
examples of types of stains and the solution used
to treat the stain.
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Soak up excess liquids with a towel.
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Test cleaner on a small inconspicuous area to
make sure it will not damage the carpet fibers.
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Apply appropriate spotter, following directions on
the container.
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You may apply the pre-treat chemicals in a number
of ways:
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Use a hand held spray bottle.
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Use a 2 - 3 gallon (7 - 8 liter) pump up container
with a spray wand.
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Use the machine spray bar, by tilting the machine
backwards slightly away from the carpet. Press
and hold the carpet spray switch (located below
the left handle grip) to apply the chemical.
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Plug the machine into an appropriate wall outlet.
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Turn on the Vacuum, Pump, and Brush switches.
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Extract the perimeter of the room first, move the
vacuum shoe as close to the wall or baseboard as
possible. Use the
right side
of the machine to
clean against the wall for best results.
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Start on one side of the room and work your way
across the room in rows, always working away
from the cord.
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Lift up on the handle grips to ensure that the
vacuum shoe rests on the carpet.
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Press and hold the carpet spray switch to start
spraying and begin moving backwards. About 6"
(15 cm) before your stopping point, release the
carpet spray switch to stop spraying, and continue
moving backwards to recover all of the solution you
have just applied. This will prevent leaving an
excessively wet spot in the carpet. Move machine
forward on all four wheels to start the next path,
overlap 2” (5 cm)
for best results. Continue
cleaning the entire area in this method.
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Monitor the solution level using the solution
indicator tube on the back left of the machine.
NOTE:
If dirty solution does not appear through the
vacuum lid, check:
The vacuum lid is properly seated on the
recovery pails.
The machine’s vacuum shoe is touching the
carpet in working mode.
The solution tank is not empty.
NOTE:
If foam appears on the vacuum lid,
turn the
Vacuum switch off immediately
and add more
defoamer to the recovery pails to dissolve the foam
or empty the recovery pails.
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As you clean, keep an eye on the liquid level in the
recovery pails. Empty the recovery pails as
needed during operation.
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When the solution tank runs empty, turn off the
vacuum, pump, and brush switches. Empty the
recovery pails and rinse thoroughly. Repeat the
procedures on Preparing the Machine as required.
Do not apply water more than twice in one area to
prevent excess wetting.
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Over-wetting can damage the carpet and the
underlying floor.
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If the brush becomes over loaded by deep pile
carpet, hair, strings, or an obstruction the motor will
draw too much current and the circuit breaker will
trip.
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Unplug the machine, check for debris, and remove
it.
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Push down on the circuit breaker to reset it and
resume operation.
SPECIAL CLEANING
This machine may be used to perform special
cleaning jobs other than “normal” scrubbing.
Double Scrubbing
This procedure provides deeper cleaning on heavily
soiled floors.
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Double scrub by making a second pass over the
carpet with only the brush turned on. Then, make
a third pass with the solution pump, vacuum and
brush on to remove the most dirt. Make an
additional vacuum pass to dry the carpet as much
as possible.
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The slower the cleaning pass, the more dwell time,
increasing the amount of dirt that is removed from
the carpet.
