Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being charged
outside the appliance.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• This vacuum cleaner can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the vacuum cleaner in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the vacuum
cleaner. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children
without supervision.
• Only Vax recommend charger, tools and accessories should be used with
this vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t charge the Cordless upright outdoors, or leave the charger
connected to the mains when not in use.
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t handle the charger plug or use the vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
• Don’t run over the charger cord or use the vacuum cleaner if the
charger cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such a glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
• Don’t use the charger cord as a handle, pull the charger cord around corners
or sharp edges or close a door over the charger cord. Don’t unplug charger
by pulling on the charger cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with incorrect voltage as this may result in
damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don’t vacuum 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).
• Always make sure the filter and dirt container are fitted
correctly before using your vacuum cleaner.
• Always turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the
charger before carrying out any maintenance.
• Turn off all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the charger.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces
or near open flames.
• 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 carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle.
• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
Please keep instructions for further use.
