Clarke L26 manual Operating The Machine, How To Clean a Floor

How To Operate The Machine

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.

B

A

Figure 20B

C

A

Figure 21

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