Vax VX55, Let'S Get Started

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Don’ts
Let’s talk safety
• Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use the cord
as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the
vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• 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.
• Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
• Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
• Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material
(chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
• Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
• Do not use without ALL of the filters in place.
• Do not leave outdoors.
• Do not vacuum baking soda or any other
powder-based carpet re-fresher or deoderiser.
• Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any
other building or vitreous material.
Do’s
Always switch off and unplug the machine
from the electrical outlet before assembling,
opening, emptying the dirt container,
before connecting/disconnecting the
attachments, or carrying out maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
Cleaning filters improves vacuum performance.
Vax recommends that your filters should be
checked and cleaned periodically. If your
filters are washable make sure they are
completely dry before inserting back into the
vacuum cleaner.
The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out.
If for any reason the unit should overheat, the
thermostat will automatically turn the unit
off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the electrical outlet and turn
off the switch. Remove dirt container and
empty. Clean filters. Allow the unit to cool for
approximately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug
into an electrical outlet and switch back on.
WARNING
WARNING
DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM CLEANER CAUSED
AS A DIRECT RESULT OF NOT ADHERING TO
THE GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE INVALIDATES
THE WARRANTY.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FURTHER USE.
If servicing of this product is required, it should only
be performed by a qualified service agent. Please
visit the Vax website for a most up to date list of Vax
service agents or contact our Customer Care Line
on: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900 (Mon-Fri
8:30am to 5:00pm)
vax.com.au / vax.co.nz
Basic safety precautions
This machine is intended for household use only, and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
WHEN USING THE VACUUM CLEANER:
Basic safety precautions should always be observed,
including the following:
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
• Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting
or disconnecting the vacuum hose and accessories.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• 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 a person responsible for their safety.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water. 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.
• Use only SAA approved 10 amp extension cords.
Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be
tripped over.
• We recommend the use of a residual current device
with a residual current of 30mA or less.
• Turn off the vacuum cleaner controls before
disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
• Keep vacuuming area well lit.
• Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
• Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the
vacuum cleaner.