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General Safety Information
Vax Service line:
AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900
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General Safety Information
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
1.
Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
2. Turn off the on/off switch on the vacuum cleaner controls
before disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or
disconnecting the vacuum hose and accessories.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons
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
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
6. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.
7. The appliance should only be used as described in this
user guide.
8. Only Vax recommended attachments should be used with
this appliance.
9. Do not use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not use this
vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug.
10. Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not use the
cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull the cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner
over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
12. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away
from openings and moving parts.
13. Do not pick up any hot coals, ash, cigarette butts, matches or
any hot, smoking or burning objects.
14. Do not pick up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter
fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapours.
15. Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
16. Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins etc.
17. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building
or vitreous materials.
18. Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-based carpet
refresher or deodoriser.
19. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
20. Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Non-approved
cords may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that the cord cannot be tripped over.
21. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any
openings blocked and do not restrict airflow. Keep all openings
free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might reduce airflow.
22. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with blocked filters and without
all of the filters in place.
23. Take extra care when positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
24. Please ensure that the brushbar is turned off when you are
vacuuming on the stairs.
25. Keep vacuuming area well lit.