This vacuum cleaner is intended for
household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors
on dry surfaces and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing
away from moving parts and openings
whilst using the vacuum cleaner
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision
• Only Vax recommended tools should
be used with this vacuum cleaner.
Please keep instructions for
further use.
Basic safety precautions
3
Turn off all controls on the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord
3
Always keep the power cord away
from the brushes whilst using your
vacuum cleaner. After use always
wrap the power cord around the
cord clips provided
3
Always make sure both the pre-
motor/post motor filters are in place
before use
3
Always switch off the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting or
connecting the hose and accessories
3
Keep all openings clear and free
from debris as this may affect the
airflow/suction
3
Always replace the fuse in the plug
with a British 13amp fuse. Always
protect the power cable from heated
surfaces and open flames
3
Use only CE approved 13amp
extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it could be
a trip hazard
Don’ts
Do’s
8
Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if
it has been dropped, damaged or left
outdoors
8
Don’t run over the power cord or use
vacuum cleaner if the power cord or
plug is damaged. Please contact our
Customer Care Line on: 0330 026
8455 (Mon-Fri: 8.30am to 6.30pm,
Sat: 9.00am to 5.00pm)
8
Don’t handle the plug or use the
vacuum cleaner with wet hands
8
Don’t vacuum up any flammable
or combustible materials (lighter
fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
the vacuum cleaner in an area with
explosive vapours or liquid
8
Don’t vacuum 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)
8
Don’t attempt to remove blockages
with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner
8
Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp
objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins etc
8
Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with
incorrect voltage as this may result
in damage or injury to the user.
The correct voltage is listed on the
ratings label.
Let’s talk safety
Let’s talk safety
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