OPERATION
7
Tennant 1240/1260 (04--02)
MACHINE OPERATION
FOR SAFETY
:
Do not operate machine unless
operator manual is read and understood.
PRE--OPERATION
1. Vacuum carpet to remove particles and other
debris.
2. Inspect power cord for damage. Replace cord if
damaged.
CLEANING CARPETS
WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable
Materials Or Reactive Metals.
1. Turn on Vacuum/Pump switch.
NOTE:
Solution spray is activated when the
Brush/Spray triggers are pulled.
2. To begin cleaning, pull triggers and slowly pull
machine backwards at a pace of approximately
3m (10 ft.) per 15 seconds (Figure 5).
FIG. 5
3. Release triggers at end of path and continue to
pull machine backwards for another 30cm (12 in)
to pick up excess solution.
4. Tip machine back and push forward to return at
beginning of next path.
WHILE OPERATING
1. View brush pressure meter and adjust brush
pressure adjustment knob if necessary. Operate
brush pressure in the green zone ONLY. Turn
knob counterclockwise to increase brush pressure
and clockwise to decrease
(Figure 6).
FIG. 6
ATTENTION: To prevent brush motor overload, do
not operate the brush pressure meter in red zone.
2. Overlap each path by 50mm (2 in).
3. Work away from wall outlet and power cord to
prevent cord damage.
4. Check for excessive foam buildup in recovery
tank. Use a recommended foam control solution to
prevent vacuum motor damage.
ATTENTION: Excessive foam buildup will not
activate the float shut-off screen. Vacuum motor
damage may result.
5. If brush stops, the circuit breaker may have been
tripped. Unplug power cord, check brush for
obstruction OR raise brush height. Push brush
reset button located on switch box to resume.
6. Repeat cleaning path for heavily soiled areas.
7. Once water recovery stops, or when solution
tank runs dry, you must drain recovery tank
(See DRAINING TANKS).
CLEANING WITH ACCESSORY TOOLS
1. Disconnect vacuum hose from inlet tube and
replace with accessory vacuum hose. Connect
accessory solution hose to quick coupler located
below handle (Figure 7).
FIG. 7
