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Please read carefully before using this cleaner.

Always fully extend the mains cable before use.

Retain for future reference.

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0844 412 8455

Bagless upright

Vax model number:

U90-M5 Series
U90-M6 Series

PLEASE NOTE:

some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside flap of box for more details.

U90-M5 & U90-M6 Series User Guide.qxd:VZL-6015 & 6016 9/9/09 16:45 Page 1

Summary of Contents for U90-M5 Series

Page 1: ...Vax careline 0844 412 8455 Bagless upright 5 1 8 7 9 11 10 15 14 12 13 17 18 19 20 21 25 22 23 24 21 16 6 4 3 2 26 27 Vax model number U90 M5 Series U90 M6 Series PLEASE NOTE some parts may vary accor...

Page 2: ...5 details Vax will not be held responsible for damage to hard floors including lino if the customer fails to switch the brush bar off on these surfaces 12 Furniture guard The guard helps prevent clea...

Page 3: ...ing or burning objects 12 Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials lighter fluid petrol kerosene etc or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours 13 Do not vacuum up harmful or toxi...

Page 4: ...sten 3 screws located at the bottom of the upper housing Fig 3 4 Place bottom of dirt container into cleaner body first Pivot container into cleaner body Fig 3 5 Press on dirt container release button...

Page 5: ...R A SNAP OR A CLICK Fig 3 10 After ends are connected pull on plug to make sure it is securely attached NOTE The plug will only fit together one way If plug is not fitting together check alignment of...

Page 6: ...n cleaner OFF push switch again Fig 4 1 The cleaner is shipped with the brushbar in the OFF position To turn the brushbar ON step on the pedal A The indicator B will show red in the Brushbar on window...

Page 7: ...wheels and push forward Fig 4 5 Carrying Cleaner The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle Fig 4 6 Handle Positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage...

Page 8: ...eaner Fig 4 11 Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only forward strokes Cleaning Tools...

Page 9: ...ush some models only use on hard surface floors Attach extension tube and tools Attach tool or extension tube to the hose Attach tool to extension tube by pushing it firmly onto the tube Twist tube or...

Page 10: ...irt cup or filters in place Press dirt cup release button A and pivot cup out Fig 5 2 Holding dirt cup over trash receptacle press dirt cup door release button A to open dirt cup door Fig 5 3 Close do...

Page 11: ...ilter Rinse filter frame cartridge and foam filter under cold water Allow both filter frame and filter to air dry for 24 hours before replacing filter into filter frame Reposition filter frame cartrid...

Page 12: ...elt is described under Brushbar IMPORTANT Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Brushbar can start suddenly Unplug cleaner before turning it over To check the flat belt remove bottom plate as show...

Page 13: ...up brushbar and slide V belt A off brushbar Fig 6 9 Inspecting the V belt The V belt is designed to last for a long time and is not normally replaced However if the V belt is cracked gouged or broken...

Page 14: ...bottom plate A Fig 6 13 Unscrew the two Phillips screws and remove belt guard Fig 6 14 Remove brushbar including end plates A and discard Inspect belt to ensure that it is in good condition If belt i...

Page 15: ...op of the nozzle or by removing the bottom plate and belt guard Fig 6 19 Remove tool from hose Remove bottom plate belt guard and brushbar as described previously Grasp turbine A and pull firmly to re...

Page 16: ...be on Back of Cleaner Turn cleaner OFF and unplug If blockage can be seen in tube A remove 5 screws using a Phillips screwdriver Pull tube from cleaner remove blockage Fig 7 2 Reposition tube on back...

Page 17: ...ht setting Solution Move carpet height adjuster to higher setting PROBLEM Smoky burning smell detected Cause Belt broken or stretched Solution Replace brushbar as described in Section 6 PROBLEM Powere...

Page 18: ...ilters Washable pre motor filter assembly HEPA post motor assembly Washable anti bacterial post motor filter assembly Some models only Cord Length 8 3m approx Weight 10 68kg approx Subject to technica...

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Page 20: ...95 EC Low Voltage Directive EMC 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Chec...