Hoover F5810 Manual - Page 5

General operation Operate carpet cleaning machine only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. ON/OFF pedal To transport Turn carpet cleaning machine off before transporting. ON/OFF PEDAL Plug carpet cleaning machine into a properly grounded outlet. Step on pedal to turn carpet cleaning machine on. Step on pedal again to turn carpet cleaning machine off. Handle release pedal To move your carpet cleaning machine from room to room, put handle in upright and locked position, tilt carpet cleaning machine back on wheels, and push forward. HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL Step on pedal to lower handle to operating position. Handle does not lock into a single position but "floats" to allow convenient operation. Automatic "shut-off" FLOAT DISK The carpet cleaning machine may also be lifted by placing a hand under the upper clean solution tank handle as shown. The tanks Clean solution tank (upper tank) The clean solution tank holds the cleaning solution that is to be dispersed onto the surface to be cleaned. How to fill Disconnect carpet cleaning machine from electrical outlet. TANK HANDLE When the recovery tank (lower tank) is full, the automatic "shutoff"mechanism will shut off the carpet cleaning machine suction. When this happens, the red float disk will rise to the top of the recovery tank lid (see illustration). The carpet cleaning machine will no longer pick up dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch. When this happens, turn carpet cleaning machine off and empty recovery tank before continuing use. NOTE: Check the recovery tank often. Empty tank when it appears full even if the automatic shut-off has not engaged. Check clean solution tank also; it may need to be refilled. Place handle in the upright, locked position. To remove tank, press down on handle and pull forward. Carry tank to a sink. Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift up to remove cap. Continued § General operation - Filling solution tank 5