
Clarke®Operator's Manual - Image 14 Page 7
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
THECONTROLS
The Vacuum/Accessory/Pump Switch
This switch is located on the handle. To turn the
vacuum motor on, place the switch in the middle
position. To turn pump, brush, and vacuum motor on,
place the switch in bottom position. (Figure 2, #1)
The Vacuum Hose Connector
The vacuum hose connector is on the right hand rear
of the machine. (Figure 2, #2)
The Solution Hose Connector
The solution hose connector is located on the bottom
center of the machine. This connection is used to
hook up optional auxiliary floor tools. (Figure 2, #3)
Recovery Tank Drain
Remove hose from rear of machine. Using the handle
lift the recovery tank free and and pour water into
drain.
Solution Tank Drain
Remove the hose from the rear of the machine. Place
over drain.
WARNING: This machine has moving parts.
To reduce the risk of injury,unplug
before servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use only
commercially available floor clean-
ersandwaxesintended for machine
application.
WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than
140°F.
WARNING: Operatingamachine thatisnot com-
pletely or fully assembled could re-
sult in injury or property damage.
Do not operate this machine unless
it is completely assembled. Inspect
themachinecarefullybefore operat-
ing.
This machine is intended for commercial use.
To preparethemachine foroperation,followthis
procedure:
1. Before moving the extractor onto the carpet, put
clean hot water into the solution tank. The solution
tank capacity is approximately four gallons.
2. Add two to ten ounces of "Clarkare®Extractor
concentrate"perevery one gallon ofwater,depend-
ingon carpet condition.
3. If the extractor removes an excess amount of foam
from the carpet, add a defoamer such as Clarkare®
Defoamer Concentrate to the recovery tank. The
amountneededwill change accordingto the
amountof detergent alreadyinthecarpet.
CAUTION: Do not leave the extractor or
other cleaning machines or
tools on the carpet when not in
use. Cleaning solution in the
machines and tools can leak
onto the carpet and cause light
spots or stains.
NOTE: To order Clarkare®ExtractorConcentrate,
OrderPartNo.398421. ToorderClarkare®
Defoamer,orderPartNo.398420.Forinstructions
forpreparation and operation ofyour floortool,
readtheoperator'smanual
supplied with your floor tool.
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