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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. 6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
17. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present. 18. Unplug the machine before servicing the belt or brush. The brush may start suddenly and cause injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18...
INTRODUCTION The D14 and D18 are upright vacuums for cleaning carpet. These machines are used to remove dry material from carpet. These machines are intended for commercial use. Model Power Supply Vacuum Motor Brush RPM Cord Wheels (2) Wand Hose...
Do not try to fit a three-termi- nal plug into a receptacle or connector body that does not fit the plug, see your Authorized Clarke Dealer to get an authorized person to make the connection. WARNING: Do not move the machine over an electrical cord.
5, item A). This insures the handle is properly seated. c. Push handle latch into lock position (see figure 5, item B). Figure 5 Figure 2 Figure 3 Mark on handle tube. Figure 4 ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18...
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To attach hose properly, depress lock on canister (see figure 7, item B). 8. Snap the crevice (B) and upholstery (C) tools into the tool retainer on rear of canister housing (see figure 6). ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 Figure 6 Figure 7...
The wand has a suction control sleeve (see figure 10). For normal vacuuming keep suction control sleeve closed. To reduce suction, when cleaning drapes or furniture, open suction control sleeve. Figure 9 Figure 11 Figure 10 ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18...
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The cord storage hooks are on the back of the canister housing. The lower cord hook is also a carrying handle. The lower cord hook rotates to provide a quick cord release and to ease cord removal. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 Figure 12 Figure 13...
NOTE: The machine comes with a filter bag installed in the canister housing. Use the D14 & D18 as a carpet cleaner or as an upholstery cleaner. To operate the machine as a carpet cleaner, follow this procedure: 1.
Make sure the cardboard is pushed all the way on the bag adapter (figure 19) or the door will not latch. f. Close the canister housing. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19...
5. Install the new brush assembly. 6. Install the nozzle plate. 7. Put the machine on its wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing. Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18...
If the motor over heats, the thermal overload will stop the motor. If the motor stops, let the motor cool before restarting the machine. Check filters. If the motor continues to stop, consult an authorized service person. ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 Figure 23 Figure 24...
BRUSH PERFORMANCE INDICATOR LIGHTS The D14 and D18 upright vacuums have 3 brush perfor- mance indicator lights (see figure 25). They are GREEN, YELLOW and RED. They work in the following manner: Normal Operation: • The GREEN light is on when the brush drive motor is on and the brush height setting is correct for the carpet.
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D14 & D18 Section II Parts and Service Manual (70720A) ® Clarke Operator's Manual - D14 & D18...
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