For the safe operation of this machine, read and understand all dangers, warnings and
cautions. Look for these symbols:
DANGER:If you do not follow the instructions in a DANGER, severe bodily injury or death can occur to
the operator and/or other personnel.
WARNING:If you do not follow the instructions in a WARNING, injury can occur to you or to other
personnel.
CAUTION:If you do not follow the instructions in a CAUTION, damage can occur to the machine.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. READ THE
INSTRUCTION BOOK.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug
theelectrical cord when not in use and before servicing.
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull a cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
8. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only (refer to Grounding Instructions).
9. Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
10. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
11. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
12. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
13. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked, keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
14. This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush. Keep hair, loose
clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
Preparation:
The following are instructions for connection to the
power supply and the electrical ground.
This machine must be connected to the electrical ground to
protect the operator from electrical shock. The machine has
an approved power cord with three conductors and a plug
with three terminals. Connect the plug to a receptacle that
has three holes and is connected to the electrical ground.
The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the
ground wire. Never connect this wire to any terminal other
than the ground pin terminal.
DANGER:Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result
in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
This machine is for use on a 110 to 120 Volt AC 60 cycle
electric circuit. Make sure you have the correct frequency
and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet.
The machine has a plug as shown in figure A. If a receptacle
connected to the electrical ground as shown in figure A is not
available, use an adapter as shown in figure C. This adapter
must be connected as shown in figure B to an electrical
ground in the electrical outlet. Make sure you use the plate
screw and the tab to fasten the adapter.
WARNING: Always use this machine with an AC
three-conductor electrical system connected to
the electrical ground. Replace any worn, cut or
damaged cords. Replace any damaged plugs,
receptacles or connector bodies.
Grounding Blade
is longest of the
three blades
Adapter
Metal
Screw
Grounding
Tab
FIGURE C
Grounded
Outlet Box
FIGURE A
Grounded
Outlet Box
FIGURE B
WARNING: Do not cut, remove, or break the
ground terminal. Do not try to fit a three-terminal plug into a receptacle or connector body
that does not fit the plug, see your Authorized
ALTO Dealer to get an authorized person to
make the connection.
WARNING: Do not move the machine over an
electrical cord. Always lift the cord over the
machine.
EXTENSION CORDS:
Use only an approved extension cord with three conductors,
a plug with three terminals and a connector body with three
holes. This machine has a power cord with wire size 18
AWG (AWG means American Wire Gauge).
WARNING: If you use an extension cord, use an
extension cord with minimum wire size 16 AWG.
Do not use an extension cord longer than 50
feet. Do not join two extension cords.
Pour utiliser cet appareil en toute sécurité, il faut lire et coprendre tous les consignes de danger,
d'avertissement et d'attention. Soyez attentif aux symboles que voici.
DANGER:Ne pas respecter les consignes d'un avis de DANGER, peut occasionner la mort ou des
lesions corporelles graves pour l'utilisateur et/ou d'autres pesonnes.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas respecter les consignes d'un AVERTISSEMENT peut occasionner des lesions
corporelles pour l'utilisateur et/ou d'autres personnes.
ATTENTION:Ne pas respecter les consignes d'un avis d'ATTENTION peut occasionner des dommage
à l'appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure:
1. Vous devez recevoir une formation appropriée avant de vous servir de cet appareil. LISEZ
LE MANUEL DE CONSIGNES DU FABRICANT.
2. Ne pas utiliser à l'extérieur ou sur des surfaces mouillées.
3. Ne laissez pas l'aspirateur seul quand il est branché. Fermez le commutateur et débranchez
l'appareil lorsque vous ne l'utilisez pas ou avant le nettoyage ou l'entretien.
4. Ne permettez pas que l'aspirateur soit utilisé comme un jouet. Une attention particulière est
nécessarie lorsqu'il est utilisé par ou près d'un enfant.
5. Suivez strictement les recommandations d'utilisation de ce manuel. Utilisez uniquement les
accessoires recommandés par le fabriquant.
6. N'utilisez jamais l'aspirateur si le cordon ou la fiche sont endommagés. Si l'aspirateur ne
foncitionne pas comme il le devrait, s'il a été échappé, s'il est endommagé, s'il a été laissé à
l'extérieur ou échappé dans l'eau, retournez-le à un centre de service avant de l'utiliser.
7. Ne tirez pas l'aspirateur ou le transportez par le cordon. N'utilisez pas le cordon en guise
de poignée. Ne fermez pas uen porte sur le cordon ou tirez le cordon sur des bordures ou
des coins pointus. Ne passez pas l'aspirateur sur le cordon. Tenez le cordon à distance
des surfaces chauffantes.
8. Branchez toujours l'aspirateur dans une prise à trois (mise à terre).
9. N'utilisez pas des rallonges ou des prises qui n'ont pas une capacité suffisante pour
transporter le courant.
10.Mettez sur arrêt tous les boutons de commande avant de débrancher.
11.Ne débranchez pas l'aspirateur en tirant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher, tenez la fiche et
non pas le cordon.
12.Ne manipulez pas la fiche ou l'aspirateur avec les mains mouillées.
14.N'insérez rien dans les ouvertures. N'utilisez pas l'aspirateur si des ouvertures sont
bloquées. Assurez-vous qu'elles soient dégagées de poussière, de mousse, de cheveux
ou de tout autre chose qui pourrait réduire le passage de l'air.
15.Cet aspirateur crée de la succion et contient une rouleau-brosse tournant. Tenez les
parties mobiles et les ouvertures loin des cheveux, du linge, des doigts et de toute partie
du corps.
16.Ne remassez pas de objets qui brûient ou fument comme les cigarettes, les allumettes ou
les cendres chaudes.
17.Les poulies de la courroie peuvent devenir chaudes pendant l'utilisation normale. Pour
prévenir des brûlures, évitez de toucher la poulie lors de l'entretien de la courroie.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure:
PREPARATION:
Consignes pour brancher l'appareil a la source d'energie
et pour la mise à la terre.
Cet appareil doit être mise à la terre afin d'eviter le risque de
choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d'un cordon muni de
trois conducteurs et d'une fiche munie de trois bornes.
Brancher la fiche à une prise qui a trois tous et est mise à la
terre. Le conducteur vert (ou vert et jaune) dans le cordon
est le fil neutre. Ne jamais attacher ce conducteur à une
borne autre que la borne à terre.
DANGER:Un conducteur de terre
mal raccordé peut entraîner un risque de choc
électrique. Consulter un electricien ou un
technicien qualifié si vous n'êtes pas certain
que la prise est correctement mise à la terre. Ne
pas modifier la fiche fournie avec l'appareil. Si
elle ne peut être insérée dans la prise, faire
installer une prise adéquate par un électricien
qualifié.
Cet appareil est destiné à un circuit de 110 à 120 volts et 60
cycles. S'assurer que l'appareil est branché à une prise de
courant ayant la même configuration que la fiche. Cet
appareil est muni d'une fiche de mise à la terre semblable à
celle illustrée par la Figure A.
Boîte de Prise
de Terre
LA LAME DE
TERRE EST LA
PLUS LONGUE
DES TROIS
LAMES
Note: Au Canada, l'utilisation d'un adaptateur
temporaire n'est pas autorisée par le Code
canadien de l'électricité.
FIGURE A
AVERTISSEMENT: Toujours employer cet
appareil avec un système électrique AC à trois
conducteurs, raccordé à la mise à la terre.
Remplacer tout cordon usé, coupé ou
endommagé. Remplacer toute fiche ou prise
endommagée.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas couper, briser, ou
enlever la prise de terre. Ne pas chercher à
brancher la fiche à trois bornes, à une prise que
ne lul correspond pas. Si la prise ne correspond
pas à la fiche, contacter votre agent de vente
autorisé des appareils Clarke Technology afin
qu'une personne qualifiée effectue le
branchement.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas faire passer l'appareil
sur le cordon électrique. Soulever toujours le
cordon pour faire passer l'appareil en dessous.
LES RALLONGES:
Utilise seulement une rallonge approuvée à trois fils
conducteurs, munie d'une fiche à trois bornes et d'une prise
à trois trous. Cet appareil est muni d'un cordon électrique
dont les fils sont de calibre 16 AWG (AWG signifie American
Wire Gauge).
AVERTISSEMENT: Si vous utilisez une rallonge,
celle-ci doit avoir un calibre de fil minimum de
16 AWG. Ne pas utiliser de rallonge qui dépasse
50 pieds (15 mètres) de long. Ne pas raccorder
deux rallonges ensemble.
Attach upper (A) and lower (B) handle to handle
socket (C) by aligning holes and securing with 2 part
screws (D). See figure 1.
Install the Bag Assembly
Position the bag coupling into the left bag support (A)
and turn the bag knob (B) counterclockwise to secure
bag to base. Attach bag spring to bag hook (C)
located on the rear of the top cord hook. See figure
2.
On the Collector Cup Model, the lower handle fits
through the tube on the front of the collector cup
frame.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
With power cord plugged into the proper voltage
outlet, lower handle to start the vacuum. Lower
handle by depressing handle release pedal at the
lower left rear of the vacuum. Depress pedal again
and lower handle all the way to the floor to clean
under low furniture.
This section describes the procedures that must be
done by the operator.
WARNING: To prevent injury, always turn
off the switch and remove the electrical
plug from the electrical outlet before
changing the brush, belt, or filter bag and
before leaving the machine.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock,
always turn off the switch and remove the
electrical plug from the electrical outlet
before doing any repairs or maintenance
to this machine.
Motor Pulley
WARNING: Belt pulleys can become hot
during normal use. To prevent burns, do
not touch the belt pulley when servicing
the drive belt.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must
be done by authorized personnel only.
The Belt to Drive the Brush
This machine uses a round rubber belt to drive the
brush. Check the belt frequently. Replace the belt if
the belt slips on the brush. Remove hair and threads
from the brush roll and the motor shaft pulley before
replacing the belt.
How to Replace the Belt
To replace the drive belt, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the electrical plug is removed from the
outlet.
2. Put the machine upside down.
3. To remove the bottom plate, turn the two cam
latches on the sides of the plate.
Figure 4
Belt
Guide
Figure 5
4. Remove the worn belt from the pulley on the motor
shaft. See figure 4.
5. To remove the brush, pull the brush out of the slots
in the frame.
6. Clean the vacuum opening in the base of the
machine.
7. Check the bristles of the brush for wear. If the
bristles are worn, see the section "What to Do
about the Wear of the Brush."
8. Put a new belt around the pulley on the brush.
Align the brush roll pulley with the belt guide. See
figure 5.
9. Place the rubber end cap covers over both end
caps (flat side against end cap). Align holes and
secure. Then, slant the brush roll forward so the
end caps are in line with the slots in the cleaner
base. Push the brush roll into the base until
seated. See figure 6.
10. Place the lower side of the belt into the belt guide
and around the left side of the motor pulley. See
figure 7.
CAUTION: Improper installation of the
brush roll or brush roll belt could cause
carpet or cleaner damage.
11. To install the chrome bottom plate, put the tab on
the base in the slot in the plate. Press the center
of the plate against the base of the machine. Turn
the cam latches to fasten the plate to the base.
See figure 8.
Figure 6
What to Do About the Wear of the Brush
1. Make sure the electrical plug is removed from the
electrical outlet.
2. Put the machine upside down.
3. To remove the bottom plate, turn the two cam
latches on the sides of the plate.
WARNING: Turn off the switch and disconnect
unit from electrical supply before replacing
brush strips.
1. New brush strips inserts are supplied in sets. To
replace, first disconnect the machine from the
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the brush roll, see the section "How to
Replace the Belt."
3. Take the rubber end cab cover (figure 6, item A) from
the end of the brush roll and unscrew the locknut
(figure 9, item B).
4. Remove end cap (figure 9, item C) and bearing
retainer (figure 9, item D).
5. Push the exposed end of the shaft (figure 9, item E)
through the opposite end of the brush roll.
6. Pull out the worn brush strip (figure 9, item F) with
pliers and slide in a new one of the same length,
inserting the rounded end first.
7. Fit the track on either side of the brush strip securely
into the brush roll slot.
8. Replace the second brush strip from the opposite end
of the brush roll.
9. Return shaft (figure 9, item E) and align the
indentation of the bearing retainer (figure 10, item D)
with the brush strip on both ends. Seat firmly.
F
E
ABC D
Figure 9
D
Figure 10
10. Position the end cap (figure 9, item C) with the flat
side of the center hole over the flat side of the
threaded shaft (figure 9, item E).
11. Tighten locknut (figure 9, item B).
12. Add the end cap cover (figure 9, item A) flat side down
and secured over the four end cap projections.
13. When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate
freely between the two end caps.
14. Check the condition of the belt; change if necessary.
Replace the roll belt bottom plate, see the section
"How to Replace the Belt".
Lubrication
Do not oil the motor. The motor in this machine is
permanently lubricated and sealed. Do not oil the motor at
any time.
Electrical Maintenance
WARNING: Electric repairs and maintenance
must be done by authorized personnel only.
Return the machine to a Alto Authorized
repair location.
This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated
and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product. It does not cover normal
wear parts such as electrical cable, rubber parts, hoses and motor brushes.
If difficulty develops with the product, you should:
(a). Contact the nearest authorized Clarke repair location or contact the Clarke Service Operations Department, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke repair location.
Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty.
(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair
location must be prepaid by the purchaser.
(c). Clarke will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time
after receipt of the product.
Clarke's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is
given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. NO WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty
registration card is provided with your Clarke product. Return the card to assist Clarke in providing the
performance you expect from your new floor machine.
ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY reserves the right to make
changes or improvements to its machine without notice.