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cleaning
Before using tool
It may be necessary to remove air from the system (“prime
the pump”) so the clean solution will flow to the tool.
Follow these steps:
Attach tool to hose and turn the carpet cleaner ON.
Put the tool on a hard surface or against your hand to
block off the suction.
Wait a few seconds (can take up to 15 seconds). Then
squeeze the trigger and begin cleaning.
Follow the instructions on page 15 for the appropriate
cleaning task.
After using tool
Follow steps a and b for “After cleaning” on page 10.
Drain suction hose by turning carpet cleaner ON and
holding end of hose up for several seconds.
IMPORTANT: Do not press trigger
.
Disconnect
carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.
Drain solution tube by placing round end in sink and raising
nozzle above your head. Press the trigger (Fig 5/14).
Occasionally, debris may become lodged inside of the hose
at the converter end.
To clean out the hose, lift bottom of converter clip with a
screwdriver and remove clip.
Remove debris as shown (Fig 5/15).
Snap clip back into position making sure solution hose is
not pinched and moves freely (Fig 5/16).
Replace recovery tank front panel.
NOTE:
Slide panel down until it snaps firmly in place (Fig
5/17).
Cleaning carpeted stairs
Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 10.
Place handle in upright position.
NOTE:
Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in
upright position.
Fill clean solution tank with Vax Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent according to instructions on pages 7 and 8.
Attach tool to end of hose.
Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top
of the stairs to clean upper half of stairway and at bottom
of stairs to clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use extra caution
when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
Turn carpet cleaner ON. If necessary, refer to “Before using
tool” section to remove air from system.
Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool about one
inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing
Fig.5/14
Fig.5/16
Fig.5/1
Fig.5/17
Fig.5/15
Converter
Converter clip
Solution tube
Front panel
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