they have been given instructions on how to use the machine or are supervised
during use.
• Any cleaning or maintenance of your carpet washer should not be made by children
without supervision and ensure they don’t play with the carpet washer.
• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness
and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommended tools and solutions should be used with this carpet washer.
Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
• Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners, sharp edges
or close a door over the power cord.
• Don’t unplug carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t use your carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking
hot burning items or use in an area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach,
and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage
to your carpet washer.
• Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage
or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse. Always protect
the power cable from heated surfaces or near open flames.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using your carpet washer.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can be
a trip hazard.
• Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks and filters in place.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may affect the airflow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an upright position. To prevent motor damage from
dirty water, never hold the carpet washer upside down or lay on its side.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
