Page -12- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E
Operating The Machine
1. Move the machine in a straight direction, forward
and backward.
2. Stop the machine safely.
3. Turn the machine both left and right and return to a
straight direction.
To move the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Release the parking brake (if equipped with
machine).
2. Turn the main switch to the "ON" position
3. Raise the brush to the highest setting.
4. Raise the squeegee.
5. Hold the control handle as shown in figure 8.
6. To reverse the machine, pull the machine back-
wards.
NOTE: Anytime the machine is reversed, the
squeegee must be raised to either of the two up
positions. This will prevent damage to the squeegee.
7. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine
to the side.
8. When you stop the machine, turn the main switch
"OFF" and set the parking brake (if equipped).
How To Clean A Floor
WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materi-
als used with this type of machine
can leave wet areas on the floor
surfaces. These areas can cause a
dangerous condition for the
operator or other persons. Always
put CAUTION signs near the area
you are cleaning.
To clean a floor follow this procedure:
1. Set the parking brake (if equipped with machine.)
2. Put the water and a cleaning chemical in the
clean solution tank.
3. Release the parking brake (if equipped with
machine.)
4. Turn the main switch "ON".
5. Lower the squeegee.
6. Put the brush lever switch in the floating position.
How To Operate The Machine
Figure 8
NOTE: Keep the machine moving when the brush is
rotating on the floor. Pre-wet brush/pad or keep light
pressure on brush until solution flow is adequate to
keep brush/pad from scratching floor.
7. Turn the solution knob to the right to activate the
flow of solution. Adjust the flow of clean solution
to the flow desired.
8. Move the machine across the floor in the forward
direction.
9. Make a 180° turn.
NOTE: When you make more passes across the
floor, let the brush clean approximately 2 inches of the
area already cleaned by the brush.
NOTE: During most cleaning procedures, apply and
remove the solution in one operation.
How To Clean A Very Dirty Floor
To clean a very dirty floor, follow this procedure:
1. Apply solution to the floor.
2. Do not lower the squeegee, which will keep the
vacuum motor off.
3. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor.
4. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and
lower the squeegee.
5. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee.