Hoover Road Rat Wet & Dry Cleaner - Manual (Page 5)

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Plug cleaner into 12V outlet and depress
ON/OFF switch to operate. Release
switch to turn cleaner off.
Cleaning tools
The cleaning tools added to the multi-
purpose nozzle make it easy to
complete the following tasks:
2. How to use
2-1
A
B
Crevice tool (A) may be used
for wet or dry pickup in tight spaces,
corners, or along edges.
Squeegee
(B) may be used on
hard surfaces to pick up liquids and to
assist in drying surfaces.
2-2
2-3
Attach either tool to cleaner by pushing
tool firmly into nozzle. Remove tool by
pulling straight out.
2-4
Picking up dry debris
Use cleaner to remove dust, debris and
dirt. Empty collector cup before picking
up liquids or wet debris.
2-5
Picking up liquids
and wet debris
Use this cleaner to pick up liquids and
wet debris or a combination of both.
Hold the nozzle end down after wet
pickup to avoid spillage.
The collector cup will hold approximately
8 oz. of liquid. To check the liquid level,
hold cleaner with nozzle down; when
liquid is near end of tube (C), empty
cup.
C
Cleaning spills
Your wet and dry cleaner can be very
effective in cleaning up spills if the
following procedures are used:
ON CARPET
1. Immediately vacuum up as much of
the spill as possible.
2. For oily spills, work some low-
sudsing carpet shampoo into the area
according to the directions on the
container. Vacuum up shampoo and spill
residue; continue with procedure for
water-soluble spills.
For water-soluble spills, dampen area
using a spray bottle of cool, clear water.
Be careful not to saturate carpet.
3. Work water into nap of carpet.
4. Vacuum up water and spill residue.
5. Repeat procedure if necessary, but
not more than
four times to avoid
saturating the carpet.
6. Cover the area with several layers
of white paper towels or a terrycloth
towel. Step on towels several times to
blot carpet.
7. Brush up nap of carpet.
ON UPHOLSTERY
1. Immediately vacuum up as much of
the spill as possible.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for spot cleaning the upholstery, using
your cleaner whenever possible.
NOTE: Do not attempt to pick up a
solvent-based product with this cleaner.