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CLEANING TOOLS 5
4
3
2
1
BARE FLOOR LOW
A
Carpet height adjust-
ment
When it is necessary to raise and lower the
front of the cleaner (A) for various carpet
pile heights, slide the carpet height control
(B) to the correct setting.
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Edge cleaning
Special edge groomers are provided on
both sides of the front of the cleaner
to help remove dirt in carpet near
baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of the cleaner parallel
to edge of carpet or furniture.
Cleaning tools
Tools allow you to clean surfaces above
the floor and reach hard to clean areas.
Use tools with the cleaner handle in
upright position.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate
while cleaner handle is in upright
position. Avoid tipping cleaner or
setting it on furniture, fringed area
rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool
use.
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B
For ease in sliding the control, the han-
dle should be in the upright position.
The front of the cleaner will not move
into the adjusted position until the
handle is lowered to the operating
position.
When using hose and tools, slide the
control to the Cleaning Tools setting.
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Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been
designed for ease in using your cleaner
on stairs.
With handle in operating position, place
fingers under edge of stair cleaning
handle and guide cleaner with other
hand on upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the hose
and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
When using cleaning tools, the
agitator will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
unnecessary wear to carpet, and to
prevent the cleaner from falling, use
extra care if cleaner is placed on
stairs.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a
cloth dampened in a liquid detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air
dry before using.
Return the control to the correct setting
when cleaning floors. Do not leave the
control in the Cleaning Tools setting
when cleaning floors.
Place end of hose firmly into tool rack for
peak performance when cleaning carpets.
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended.
• Setting 1: for all types of carpet.
• Higher Settings:* for very deep pile
carpet where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good cleaning
performance.
• Setting 5: for hose and cleaning tool use
only.
*Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide the control to the next higher setting.
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CLEANING TOOLS 5
4
3
2
1
BARE FLOOR LOW
A. Move carpet height
control
Slide carpet height control to the
Cleaning Tools setting to divert suction
to the hose and cleaning tools.
Return control to floor settings when
tool use is complete.
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