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Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and
when using cleaning tools; operating
position for general operation on
carpet and floors; low for reaching
under low furniture. Step on handle
release lever to lower handle.
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B
Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle (A).
When it is necessary to raise and
lower the nozzle for various carpet
pile heights, slide the nozzle control
knob (B) to the desired setting.
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Cleaning lightweight
flexible rugs
Stand on one end of rug and move
cleaner toward other end or edge.
Before reaching edge, push down
on handle. This will lift up the nozzle
(front of cleaner) as shown and will
prevent rug from clinging to cleaner.
Continue to lift up nozzle so that
when you have reached the edge, it
is completely off the rug. Move
cleaner back to start again, lower
nozzle, and use only forward
strokes.
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Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position,
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.
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A
Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, the handle
should be in the upright position (C).
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position (D).
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Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are provid-
ed on both sides of the nozzle to
remove dirt in carpet near base-
boards and furniture.
Guide either side of nozzle parallel
to edge of carpet or furniture.
C
D
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Carrying handle
The cleaner can also be moved by
using the carrying handle.
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HIGH
Settings
For maximum cleaning perfor-
mance, the following carpet height
settings are recommended:
• Lowest setting: for all types of
carpet
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to
push, slide knob to the next higher
setting.
• Higher settings: for very deep
pile carpet where easier pushing
effort is desired, while maintaining
good cleaning performance.
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Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been de-
signed for ease in using your cleaner on
stairs. With handle in operating position,
place fingers under edge of stair cleaning
handle and guide cleaner with other hand
on upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the hose
and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
Clean from bottom to top.
When using cleaning tools, the agitator
will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
unnecessary wear to carpet, and to pre-
vent the cleaner from falling, always
place it at bottom of stairs.
BARE
FLOOR