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SAFETY CONTINUED
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
materials or liquids such as gasoline or certain
paints. Do not use in areas where they may be
present.
• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not place machine in or use it to pick up toxic
material, such as bleach, ammonia, toilet bowl
cleaners or drain cleaners.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Failure to follow this instruction may expose the
user to the possibility of electric shock, personal
loss or injury and/or death.
• Do not operate without tanks or in any manner
inconsistent with the above warnings or operating
instructions included in these instructions.
• Always wear rubber-soled shoes when cleaning.
• Do not use machine without the upper (white) tank
and the filter in the dome in place. Do not use
machine without the cap/lid in place or the filter
not installed in the tank.
• Always turn off machine before connecting or
disconnecting hose or solution hose.
• The upholstery tool hoses must be examined
periodically for visible deterioration, such as
abrasions, cracks, splits and wear.
• The upholstery tool must be used only for indoor
household cleaning applications. Use only
manufacturer's recommended cleaning solutions.
• Use only as described in these instructions. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Product contains chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
• Connect to properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions on page 3.
WARNING! Machine may contain water. For
best cleaning results, and to avoid the risk
of permanent damage to property, carpets,
floors and furniture, please follow the below
listed warnings:
• Always read and follow carpet or upholstery
manufacturer's recommended cleaning
instructions before using machine.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Machine is designed to clean normally soiled
carpets in one cleaning pass. Two passes can
be used for heavily soiled carpets but not on
berber, multi-level or looped carpets. Do not use
more than two cleaning passes on any area or
carpet. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in over-wetting and permanent staining of carpet.
If carpets are not sufficiently clean, allow to dry
completely and clean again using only one pass.
• Do not leave water in clean or dirty water tank
when not in use. Immediately empty clean and
dirty water tank after each use.
• Do not use or place machine on or near wood,
laminate or natural fiber floors.
• Do not use or place machine on or near natural
fiber, silk, wool, sisal, jute, hand-loomed or braided
carpets or rugs.
• Do not use machine to clean the following fabrics:
silk, Haitian cotton, velour, velvet, corduroy,
leather, fabrics with cleaning code S, X or any
non-colorfast fabrics.
• Do not use bleach, dye, laundry detergents,
cleaning powders, harsh solvents/chemicals or
any non-Rug Doctor
®
products with machine, as
permanent damage to property may result.
• When cleaning upholstery or furniture, ensure the
black rocker switch on top of machine housing is
set to "upholstery/hand tool". If this switch is set to
"carpet," damage may result.
WARNING! Failure to follow the foregoing
instructions may expose the user to electric
shock, personal injury and/or death.
