OPERATION
EN
CLEANING CARPETS
WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard, Do Not
Use or Pick Up Flammable Materials.
1. Pull the handle adjustment lever and adjust the
handle to a comfortable operating height (Figure
11). Release the lever to lock the position.
FIG. 11
2. Press the main power switch to the on ( I ) position
(Figure 12).
FIG. 12
3. To prepare the rollers for cleaning, tip the machine
back to the rear tilt wheels and pull the start
triggers for approximately 30 seconds to wet the
rollers (Figure 13).
FIG. 13
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4. To begin cleaning, pull the start triggers and slowly
push the machine forward. You can also pull the
machine backwards to clean (Figure 14).
FIG. 14
FOR SAFETY: When operating machine, do not run
machine over power cord.
5. Observe the roller pressure meter. The meter
should read in the green zone. Turn the roller
pressure knob to adjust (Figure 15).
NOTE: For a new set of rollers the meter may read in the
red zone for a short time until the rollers are broke in.
FIG. 15
Tennant R3 (03- 08)