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SAFETY GUIDE
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS
INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
• Only use the machine indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings
whilst using the machine.
• Before using the machine test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness
and pile distortion.
• This machine is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
unless they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance
by a person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised whilst
using the appliance. Children shall not use, clean or play with this appliance,
which when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
• Only VAX recommended tools and solution should be used with this machine.
Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
DON’TS
• Don’t leave the machine plugged in when unattended.
• Don’t use the machine if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use the machine if the power cord or plug is
damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t use the machine to pick up any flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use the machine in an area with explosive
vapours or liquid.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the machine with wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry the machine by the power cord.
• Don’t use the machine 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 use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners or
sharp edges, or close a door over the power cord.
• Don’t unplug the machine by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t carry the machine while it’s switched on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
