Basic safety precautions
Please keep instructions for further use and use only as instructed in this guide.
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.
Do’s
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 make sure the brushbar is
set to hard floor when using your
vacuum on the stairs and take extra
care when positioning the vacuum
cleaner on the stairs.
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.
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Do’s – Continued
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.
3
Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool,
dry area. If filters have been cleaned
as per user the guide instructions
ensure they are thoroughly dry
before storing away.
Don’ts
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: 0844 4128
455 (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 pull or carry this vacuum
cleaner by the power cord. Don’t
use the power cord as a handle,
pull the power cord around corners,
sharp edges or close a door over the
power cord. Don’t unplug vacuum
cleaner by pulling on the power cord.
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.
8
Don’t wash the post-motor filter.
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