OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
designed to clean tile, grout and hard surfaces and
then pump recovered solution away from the machine.
It is not constructed for any other use.
All operators must read, understand and practice the
following safety precautions.
The following safety alert symbols are used throughout
this manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially dangerous
conditions to the operator or equipment.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
– Unless trained and authorized.
– Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
– Around explosive or flammable vapors.
– To extract flammable or explosive liquids.
– With damaged cord or plug.
–If not in proper operating condition.
–Unless cord is properly grounded.
– As a dry vacuum.
– In standing water.
– With the use of an extension cord.
2. Before operating machine:
– Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
3. When using machine:
– Do not run machine over cord.
– Do not pull machine by plug or cord.
– Do not pull cord around sharp edges or
corners.
– Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
– Do not stretch cord.
–Do not handle plugs with wet hands.
–Do not allow water or foam to enter
vacuum. Float ball is not activated by foam.
Damage not covered by warranty will
result.
– Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
–Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately.
–Use defoamer to protect vacuums. If foam
exits machine turn it off immediately.
–Be certain submersible pump is secured in
bottom of tank.
–Connect hoses before turning on pump.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
–Turn off machine.
–Unplug cord from wall outlet.
–Drain all recovered solution from tank.
5. When servicing machine:
–Unplug cord from wall outlet.
–Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
–Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
–Have service performed by authorized
service person.
WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock or
electrocution can result. Always unplug machine
before servicing.
WARNING: Flammable materials can cause
an explosion or fire. Do not vacuum into tank.
WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive
metals can cause an explosion or fire. Do not pick
up.
WARNING: Contents of solution hoses may
be under pressure even after pump is off.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Machine must be grounded. If it should
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electrical current to
reduce the risk of electrical shock. This machine is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding connector and grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. Do not remove
ground pin; if missing, replace plug before use.
International models will have different cord ends.
GROUNDED OUTLET
3 HOLE
GROUNDING
PIN
3869506CD (05—07) 3
