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Place empty solution tank on carpet cleaner. Turn carpet
cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and push carpet cleaner
forward and back several times, using the cleaner to pick
up the remaining liquid. This will clear any solution
remaining inside the cleaner.
8. Storage
Empty recovery tank, rinse thoroughly and let air dry.
Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to air dry
thoroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or
wood surface.
Push up on the collar (A) and lower the telescoping handle.
Rotate knob (B) backwards to drop the upper handle into
storage position (Fig.8/1).
To store the cleaner, ensure all tanks are clean, empty
and dry.
9. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: The cleaner won't run.
Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution: Plug in firmly.
Cause: No electricity in electrical outlet.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
Cause: ON/off switch not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause: Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause: Dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Empty dirty
water tank as shown in Section 3.
Cause: Recovery tank and lid not correctly installed.
Solution: Replace tank and lid securely.
Cause: Hose/wand tool not securely in position.
Solution: Securely position hose/tool in floor nozzle.
Cause: Lint filter blocked.
Solution: Check lint filter and remove any debris.
PROBLEM: Brushes won’t rotate.
Cause: Handle is not in the operating position.
Solution: Brushes only rotate when the handle is in the
reclined, floor cleaning position.
Cause: Circuit breaker tripped.
Solution: Turn cleaner off and unplug. Check for
obstructions in the brush bar. Allow the
cleaner to cool, then switch on and continue
cleaning.
PROBLEM: Low suction in hose.
Cause: Tool not properly connected.
Solution: Securely attach tool to tool connector.
Cause: Handle is not in upright, storage position.
Solution: Make sure handle is in upright position.
Cause: Recovery tank is full - automatic shut-off
engaged.
Solution: Make sure handle is in upright position.
Cause: Handle is not in upright, storage position.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Empty dirty
water tank as shown in Section 3.
Cause: Lint filter blocked.
Solution: Check lint filter and remove any debris.
Fig.8/1
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B
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