General Safety Information
Vax Service line:
AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
1.
Do not charge the unit outdoors.
2. Turn off the handheld before connecting or disconnecting from
the mains supply.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by person responsible for their safety.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
6. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water.
7. Do not abuse the cord. Keep the cord away from heated
surface. Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not close the cord in a door.
8. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. This product contains rechargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Do not throw batteries into fire or expose them to high
temperatures, as they may burst.
10. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away
from openings and moving parts.
12. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or anything
hot, smoking or burning objects.
13. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter
fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc) or use in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapour.
14. Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc).
15. Do not use without the filter in place.
16. Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
17. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete, or any other building
or vitreous material.
18. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
19. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs
20. Store the appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.
21. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge the battery.
IMPORTANT:
For dry debris use only
WARNING:
Always switch off and unplug the handheld from
the electrical outlet before assembling, opening or emptying
the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the
attachments or performing any maintenance.
IMPORTANT:
Remove the battery from the appliance before
recycling. For further information please contact your local
waste management centre.
NOTE:
Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord
or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
IMPORTANT:
Cleaning filters improves vacuum performance.
Vax recommends that they should be checked and cleaned
periodically (depending on level of use). Make sure all filters are
completely dry before inserting back into the vacuum cleaner.
This machine is intended for household use only, and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.