Clarke L26 Carpet Cleaner User Manual


 
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -17-
Figure 21
Operating The Machine
NOTE: Put the machine in the lowest traverse speed
setting. Use the machine in an area that has no furniture or
objects until you can do the following:
1. Move the machine in a straight direction, forward and
backward.
2. Stop the machine safely.
3. Turn the machine both left and right and return to a straight
direction.
To move the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Release the parking brake (if equipped with
machine).
2. Turn the key switch to the "ON" position
3. Raise the brush to the highest setting.
4. Raise the squeegee.
5. When either the left or right forward/reverse switches
(figure 21, item A) are pushed in, the machine will go
forward.
6. Control the speed of traverse by using the traverse speed
control knob (figure 21, Item C).
7. To stop, release the forward/reverse switch.
8. To reverse the machine, push in the white reverse switch
(figure 21 item B) and either the right or left forward/
reverse switch (figure 21 item A) at the same time.
9. To stop, release the forward/reverse switch.
10. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the
side.
11. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch "OFF",
remove the key and set the parking brake (if equipped).
How To Clean A Floor
WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials
used with this type of machine can
leave wet areas on the floor surfaces.
These areas can cause a dangerous
condition for the operator or other
persons. Always put CAUTION signs
near the area you are cleaning.
To clean a floor follow this procedure:
1. Set the parking brake (if equipped with machine.)
2. Put the water and a cleaning chemical in the clean
solution tank.
3. Release the parking brake (if equipped with machine.)
4. Turn the key switch "ON".
5. Lower the squeegee.
6. Activate the brush switch until correct pressure is
achieved.
How To Operate The Machine
A
A
B
C
Figure 20B