General Precautions - Tornado Marathon 2000 Manual De Operaciones Y Mantenimiento

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

 Make sure the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the same
voltage and frequency rating as shown on the nameplate of the machine.
 Disconnect power cord from the outlet before attempting maintenance or
repair work.
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Do not leave machine connected to an electrical outlet when unattended.
 Don't abuse power cord. Never pull the machine by the cord or yank plug
from the receptacle. If this machine is operated on a wet carpet a potential
shock hazard can be caused by a damaged cord. Replace a damaged cord
immediately.
 Do not immerse this machine in standing water. Such use can cause
electrical shock.
 Do not use volatile substances such as gasoline or kerosene in the machine,
on or near the surface to be cleaned. The use of such materials could cause
an explosion and fire.
 If an extension cord is necessary, use a 3 conductor grounding cord, 12-
gauge wire to prevent motor burnout, overheating of the wiring.
 To avoid electrical shock, do not expose to rain and store indoors.
The machine was designed for use on carpeted floors as per instructions
and recommendations written in this manual. Any deviation from its
proper use or purpose and the consequential damage that may occur is the
sole responsibility of the end user.
 Do not use the machine for dry vacuuming. This machine is not fitted with a
dry filter.
 Use defoamer in the recovery tank at all times to prevent damaging the
vacuum motor.
 Do not use water in excess of 140 degree F (62 degree C).
 Use only commercially available low foaming carpet cleaners and defoamers
intended for machines of this type. Do not use dyes, bleaches, ammonia or
other additives. The use of powdered cleaning solution if not diluted properly
many result in the intake screen clogging or damage to the pump.
 Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
 Do not attempt to repair warranted machines. All repairs must be done by a
qualified and authorized repair center. Non warranted repairs will be billed
back to the owner of the unit.
 Do not use any replacement parts except those specified in the parts list.
Unauthorized parts will void the warranty and could cause the unit not to
function properly.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
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