ENGLISH / B-7
OPERATING THE MACHINE
1Follow the instructions in the Preparing the Machine for Use section of this manual.
2See Figure 5. Rotate the Brush Storage Position Lever (9) forward to release the machine from the storage position and lower the brush to the floor.
FIGURE 5
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3Loosen the Handle Height Adjustment Knobs (C) and adjust the handle height to the most comfortable position for the operator.
4Plug the machine into a properly grounded outlet. To start the vacuum motor, and enable the solution pump turn the Power Switch (E) to the ON
(I) position.
5Continually hold the Solution/Brush Motor Switch (1) to turn on the brush motor and dispense solution. Once the Solution/Brush Motor Switch (1) is released the brush motor will turn off and the solution flow will stop. The vacuum motor will continue to run as long as the power switch is in the ON (I) position.
6Begin cleaning by pulling the machine along in a straight line and overlap each pass by 2 inches (5 cm). Release the Solution/Brush Motor Switch
(1) prior to turns to ensure complete extraction of solution from carpet.
7Watch the fluid entering the recovery tank Dome Lid View Port (4). If there is a large amount of suds in the recovery tank, add a defoamer chemical to the recovery tank.
CAUTION!
Empty the recovery tank before the fluid or foam enters the vacuum motor.
If there is little or no fluid entering the recovery tank, check the Solution Drain Hose / Level Indicator (A), the solution tank may be empty. Refill the solution tank with water and the proper ratio of cleaning chemical. Empty the recovery tank each time the solution tank needs to be refilled.
8When the fluid reaches a full level the recovery tank must be emptied.
CAUTION!
Do not continue to extract once the recovery tank becomes full.
The machine can continue to dispense solution, and will continue to pick up solution even though the recovery tank may be full. This would result in damage to the vacuum motor. If using the extractor to pick up solution already on the floor without dispensing solution be sure to frequently check the level of solution in the recovery tank. Open the recovery tank dome lid to check the level of solution in the recovery tank.
9When the operator wants to stop cleaning or the recovery tank is full, release the Solution/Brush Motor Switch (1). Then turn the power switch OFF (O) and unplug the machine. Coil up the cord and wrap around the Handle Assembly (B).
10Push the machine to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL SITE” and empty the recovery
tank. To empty, swing open the recovery tank lid and remove the recovery tank from machine. Grasp the recovery tank as shown in Figure 6 and drain. Refill the solution tank and continue cleaning.
USING ATTACHMENTS
To use accessory tools, disconnect the recovery hose at the Recovery Tank Dome Lid (3). Attach the accessory’s recovery hose to the Dome Lid in place of the machine’s recovery hose. Attach the accessory’s solution hose (waterline) to the machine’s Accessory Solution Port (F).
See your Nilfisk Distributor for accessories that may be used with the AX 310.
