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THE CONTROLS
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.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
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-
ers and waxes intended for machine
application.
WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than
140°F.
WARNING: Operating a machine that is not com-
pletely or fully assembled could re-
sult in injury or property damage.
Do not operate this machine unless
it is completely assembled. Inspect
the machine carefully before operat-
ing.
This machine is intended for commercial use.
To prepare the machine for operation, follow this
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
concentrate" per every one gallon of water, depend-
ing on 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
amount needed will change according to the
amount of detergent already in the carpet.
Operator's Manual
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Clarke
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Extractor
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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
Order Part No. 398421. To order Clarkare
Defoamer, order Part No. 398420. For instructions
for preparation and operation of your floor tool,
read the operator's manual
supplied with your floor tool.
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Figure 2
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Extractor Concentrate,
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