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4.

The vacuum cleaner must be in its upright

position to raise brushbar. Remove the hose from
the tool caddy. Choose any of the accessories or
use the hose alone. Simply push the attachment
firmly onto the end of the tube or hose handle. To
remove the tool, twist and pull apart gently (Fig 4/2).

5.

If additional length is needed, use the extension

tube and crevice tool. Pull crevice tool out of
extension tube and fit on to the end of the
extension tube. Use extension tube and crevice
tool together or separately (Fig 4/3).

6.

Use the carry handle on the dust container to move

the vacuum cleaner from room to room (Fig 4/3).

NOTE: Ensure dust container is secured in
place before lifting the vacuum cleaner. 

5. Dust Container & Filters: 

Removal & Replacement

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE
SERVICING.
NOTE: Unplug vacuum cleaner before changing
filter.
NOTE: Rinse foam filter once every month. If
vacuum is used frequently, the filter may require
more frequent cleaning.
NOTE: For best performance, replace pleated
filter yearly.

1.

Press dust container release button on front of

vacuum cleaner to remove the dust container. Hold
dust container over dustbin and press the quick
release button to empty. Snap dust container
bottom back into place after emptying (Fig 5/1).

2.

Twist and lift to remove dust container (Fig 5/1).

Tap the lid on the inside of a dustbin to remove
excess dust from the filter.

IMPORTANT: Do not rinse the filter with water.

Remove the foam filter from the dust container.
Hold filter under running water to wash. Ring
excess water and allow to dry for at least 24
hours before replacing and using the vacuum
cleaner (Fig 5/2).

3. To replace foam filter return filter to dust container
by placing on top of screen inside dust container.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT RETURN FILTER TO THE
DUST CONTAINER BEFORE IT HAS COMPLETELY
DRIED. 

Hold the dust container lid and grasp the filter tab.
Pull away from lid. 

4. Return the filter to the dust container lid. Push
filter into place until it snaps to prevent leakage.
Align tabs on lid with the openings on the dust
container and twist to close and secure lid. Return
dust container to vacuum cleaner. Align slot on
bottom of dust container with tab on vacuum
cleaner. Push to snap into place (Fig 5/3).

How to Operate/Dust Container & Filter: Removal & Replacement

Fig.4/2

Fig.5/1

Fig.5/2

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Page 1: ...vax co uk Vax Careline 0870 6061248 Please read carefully before using the vacuum cleaner Always fully extend the mains cable before use UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER Vax Model Number V 040 V 040_Ultrixx qx...

Page 2: ...dlight 12 Carpet Height Adjust Dial 13 Brushbar 14 Furniture Protector 15 Extension Tube 16 Crevice Tool inside extension tube 17 Cord Guide 18 Hose Caddy 19 Cord Wrap With Quick Cord Release 20 Long...

Page 3: ...3 Accessories Accessories 1 Dusting brush 2 TurboTool 1 2 Fig 1 3 V 040_Ultrixx qxd 11 4 06 13 22 Page 4...

Page 4: ...id petrol kerosene etc or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours 13 Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material chlorine bleach ammonia drain cleaner etc 14 Do not vacuum up hard or sharp...

Page 5: ...accessories slide the dusting brush A into the hole on the tool caddy with bristles facing out Fig 3 4 Slide the extension tube B and crevice tool C stored inside the extension tube through the ring o...

Page 6: ...cuum cleaner to remove the dust container Hold dust container over dustbin and press the quick release button to empty Snap dust container bottom back into place after emptying Fig 5 1 2 Twist and lif...

Page 7: ...area of brushbar without bristles Fig 6 2 3 With new belt in place pull and slide brushbar into nozzle making sure that the brushbar caps are in the correct orientation Fig 6 3a Rotate brushbar manua...

Page 8: ...e e Broken or worn belt Solution Replace belt C Ca au us se e Clogged filter Solution Remove filter and clean C Ca au us se e Nozzle dust passage hose clogged Solution Check lower hose for obstruction...

Page 9: ...umber and serial number of your Vax before calling There are over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK For the nearest Vax Service Agent please call the Vax Careline or visit www vax co uk 11 Tec...

Page 10: ...C and 93 68 EEC Low Voltage Directive EMC 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities ex...

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