9/2015 A - 1156091171 - ES300 ST, ES300 XP, ES400 XLPENGLISH - AINSTRUCTIONS FOR USEABE10C1 C3C213PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USEFILLING THE SOLUTION TANK1 Turn the power switch to off (O) and then unplug the machine.2 Open the Recovery Tank Dome Lid (13). Use the Recovery Tank Handle (20) and lift the recovery tank from the machine then set it off to theside.3 Read the dilution instructions on the detergent container. Then calculate the proper amount of detergent to mix with your machine’s solutiontank capacity of water; 9 Gallons (34 Liters) for ES300 or 12 Gallons (45 Liters) for ES400.BEFORE USING THE MACHINEThoroughly vacuum the carpet to be cleaned before using the automatic extractor.PRE-SPRAYING THE CARPETPre-spray spots and heavy traffic areas before extracting. Use a hand-held bottle sprayer or a pressurized “Hudson” type sprayer. Mix the pre-sprayaccording to the detergent manufacturer’s directions. NOTE: ES400 XLP and ES300 XP models include a “Pre-Spray Mode” (25c) see Operatingthe Machine for instructions.PLAN FOR CLEANINGBefore you begin extracting, look at the area to be cleaned and plan your work. Divide the space into sections. Overlap each pass 2 inches (5 cm).CAUTION!Use low-sudsing, liquid detergents designed forcarpet extraction.4 See Figure 4. Pour the detergent into the solution tankand fill the tank with hot water (maximum temperature54°C/130°F). Do not overfill the solution tank. Themaximum fill point is when the solution level reachesthe bottom of the lip on the tank opening (A).NOTE: The Solution Tank has a built in Hose Holder(B) which can be used to secure the end of the hosewhile filling the tank.5 Put the Recovery Tank back on the machine. Makesure the Recovery Tank is properly seated on theSolution Tank.6 Place the Dome Lid (13) back down onto the recoverytank.NOTE: The hoses (C1, C2 & C3) that connect to thedome lid attach by pushing the hose into the domelid opening and turning 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in.Hose C1 = Vacuum Shoe HoseHose C2 = Accessory (wand or hand tool) HoseHose C3 = Vacuum Motor Hose (Do Not allow wateror foam to enter this hose)FIGURE 4