HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the machine, do not allow large objects to be pulled into the lower housing or the attachments.

NOTE: The machine comes with a filter bag installed in the canister housing.

Use the D14 & D18 as a carpet cleaner or as an upholstery cleaner. To operate the machine as a carpet cleaner, follow this procedure:

1.Remove the power cord from the cord storage hooks, by rotating the lower cord hook 180° (see figure 14).

2.Connect the electrical plug to the electrical outlet.

3.Put the ON/OFF switch in the "I" position (see figure 9).

4.Press the handle release pedal (see figure 8, item A).

5.Pull the handle toward you to the best operating position.

6.Move the machine forward and backward over the carpet.

To operate the machine as an upholstery cleaner, follow this procedure.

1.Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the "O" position.

2.Push the handle forward until it locks in position.

NOTE: the machine comes with a crevice tool attachment and an upholstery tool attachment. Select the tool needed for the cleaning opera- tion.

3.Remove the wand from the canister housing.

4.Connect an accessory tool to the end of the wand, or directly to the hose (see figures 15 and 16).

NOTE: Push button on wand handle to release the hose from the wand (see figure 16, item A).

5.Put the ON/OFF switch in the "I" position.

6.Move the tool over the area to be cleaned.

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Figure 15

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Figure 16

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Clarke® Operator's Manual - D14 & D18