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Division of
Operator's
Model 577
Manual
Carpetmaster
READ THIS BOOK
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. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you or your operator(s)
cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: Clarke
, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
®
Form No. 70458A
11/02
Clarke
®
Printed in the U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Division of Operator's Model 577 Manual Carpetmaster READ THIS BOOK 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;...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operator Safety Instructions ....................6 How to Prepare The Machine For Operation: How To Adjust The Brush ..................2 How To Use Your Machine As A Tank Type Vacuum Cleaner ........2 Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground ..... 3 Extension Cords ....................... -
Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel;... -
Page 4: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not vacuum liquids or wet surfaces with this machine. The Model 577 has five brush settings (1). The adjustment lever (2) is at the rear of the machine. See Figure 1. To set the brush height, do the following: 1. -
Page 5: Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground
120 VOLT MACHINES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND The machine must be connected to the electrical ground to protect the operator from electric shock. The machine has an approved power cord with three conductors and a plug Plate with three terminals. -
Page 6: How To Operate Your Machine
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR MACHINE How To Start The Machine The handle release lever is at the lower left rear corner of the machine (1). See Figure 5. To start the machine, do the following: 1. Using your foot, push the release lever forward (1). 2. -
Page 7: How To Clean The Foam Filter
Maintenance How To Clean and Install The Filter Bag (cont) CAUTION: Do not operate this machine unless a fil- ter bag is in position. It could damage the vacuum motor. When replacing the paper filter bags, follow this procedure: 1. When the bag is ¾ full, open the tank by pushing the knob (1) on top of the tank. -
Page 8: How To Check For Worn Brushes
The Micro-Staphicidal filter will trap minute airborne particles down to .3 microns in size. The filter traps the bacteria, it does not kill the bacteria. Clean the filter at least once a month. To clean the Micro-Staphicidal filter, follow this procedure: 1. -
Page 9: How To Clean The Air Tunnel
To open the cover, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet. 2. Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up. 3. Remove the screw. 4. Pull the lever (1) and turn it clockwise to release the cover. 5. -
Page 10: How To Remove The Drive Motor
How To Remove The Drive Motor The motor to drive the brush needs no preventive maintenance. If the motor must be replaced, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the four mounting screws (1). See figure 14 2. Lift the motor to remove the two screws from the motor plate. 3. -
Page 11: How To Correct Problems In The Machine
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The machine does not run. 1. There is no power 1. There is an obstruction. See "Circuit Breaker" in the manual. 2. The electrical outlet, power cord, electrical switches and motor brushes are to be checked. -
Page 12: Model 577 Wiring Schematic
Clarke ® Model 577 Upright Vacuum Wiring Diagram & Schematic 8/98 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description 44606A Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 120V 912294 Lead Asm. 44602A Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 220V 48500A Tubing 912262 Switch - Accessory 911562 Switch (Main) 990716... - Page 13 Notes Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 13 Clarke ®...
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Page 14: Model 577 Upper-Half Drawing
® Clarke Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Upper Half 11/02 Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 14 ® Clarke... -
Page 15: Model 577 Upper-Half Parts List
Clarke ® Model 577 Upright Vacuum Parts List Upper Half 11/02 Ref # Part No. Description Ref # Part No. Description 42186B Cord Assembly, Power 623443 Gasket, Vacuum Motor 604040 Holder, handle cord 627680 Seal, O'Ring 607340 Ring Split 603341 Flange, Retainer 609041 Tube Asm., Handle RH... -
Page 16: Model 577 Lower-Half Drawing
® Clarke Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Lower Half 11/02 Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 16 ® Clarke... -
Page 17: Model 577 Lower-Half Parts List
Ref# Part No. Description 70673A Label, Clarke 607041 Pivot, Wheel Right Hand 70651A Label, Div. of ALTO Plate, Model & Serial (120V) 617522 Roller Asm. - Side Plate, Model & Serial (220V) 24526B Frame - Main 962968 Screw - #10-24 x ½ Pn... - Page 18 NOTES...
- Page 19 Caringbah NSW 2229 ® Clarke , Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072 +61 2 9524 6122 150 Commerce Road (201) 460-4774 ALTO Cleaning Systems Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore No. 17 Link Road ® Clarke , Elk Grove, Illinois 60007 Singapore 619034 2280 Elmhurst Road...
- Page 20 U.S. WARRANTY ® Clarke This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workman- ship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations Instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product.
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