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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. Lower the handle.
The vacuum motor and the brush drive motor will start when the
handle is lowered. To activate the vacuum motor only, push the
"Vac Only Switch," and lower the handle.
NOTE: When using the vacuum motor and the brush drive
motor, make sure the "VAC Only Switch" is in the off posi-
tion.
How To Stop The Machine
To stop the vacuum motor and the brush drive motor, push the
handle to the upright position.
Circuit Breaker
The Model 577 has a circuit breaker. If there is an obstruction
in the machine, the brush drive motor will stop. To restart the
motor, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the handle is in the upright position.
2. Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet.
3. Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up.
4. If there is an obstruction, remove the obstruction.
5. Put the machine in the upright position.
6. Put the electrical plug in the electrical outlet.
7. The reset button is at the lower rear of the machine. Push
the reset button. See figure 6
MAINTENANCE
This section describes the procedures that must be done by a
person authorized to do maintenance.
WARNING:
To prevent electric shock, always re-
move the electrical plug from the elec-
trical outlet before doing any repairs or
maintenance to this machine.
How To Clean And Install The Filter Bag
WARNING:
Do not put a filter bag in an incinerator
or fire. It could cause injury to the op-
erator by causing a fire.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster
Figure 5
1. Release Lever
Figure 6
1. Circuit Breaker Reset Button
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