OPERATION
6
Tennant 1240/1260 (04--02)
MACHINE SETUP
1. Carefully check carton for signs of damage.
Report damages at once to carrier. The machine
is shipped fully assembled and is ready for use.
2. Remove solution tank lid. Using a hose or bucket,
fill tank with 38L (10 gal) of hot water, 60
°
C (140
°
F)
maximum (Figure 1).
ATTENTION: Use different buckets to fill and drain
machine to prevent solution system clogs.
FIG. 1
WARNING: Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or
Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
3. Add a recommended cleaning solution.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing
and handling instructions on chemical containers.
ATTENTION: If using powdered cleaning
chemicals, mix chemical with water prior to
adding to the tank.
NOTE:
If desired, water alone achieves excellent
cleaning results.
4. Replace lid after filling.
5. Connect the supplied extension cord to machine.
Plug cord into a grounded wall outlet (Figure 2).
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
FIG. 2
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
cord is properly grounded.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with the
use of additional extension cords. Only use
manufacturer’s extension cord equipped with
machine which has proper capacity and is
grounded.
6. Adjust brush to proper height. Turn height
adjustment knob until bristles slightly touch carpet,
then turn knob another one full turn. Turn knob
clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower
(Figure 3).
FIG. 3
7. Attach belt clip to power cord (Figure 4).
FIG. 4
