Important safety information
This ‘easy guide’ should be read completely and
referred to at all times before using your VAX.
This ‘easy guide’ should be retained with your VAX for future reference.
If your VAX is sold or transferred to a new owner, this guide should be passed on
so that the new owner can become acquainted with the machine and this
information. The following information is provided in the interest of safety.
Please read it before using your VAX.
Do’s
●
Ensure the mains cable is fully unwound and straightened before use.
●
Ensure the mains cable is kept well away from the revolving brushes
(where fitted) of your VAX, when it is turned on and running.
●
Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and rough surfaces
and avoid damage in any other way.
●
Exercise extreme care when cleaning stair carpets. Ensure that your VAX is
in a stable position at either the top or bottom of the stairs without
over-stretching the hose or cable. When cleaning the stair treads, always
keep a hand firmly on your VAX. You may prefer to remove the castors.
●
Follow the instructions in this user guide when fitting accessories or tools.
●
Remove the plug from the wall socket before carrying out any maintenance
specified in this guide.
●
Change dust bags and filters at regular intervals as specified in this guide.
●
Store your VAX in a dry place.
●
Have your VAX serviced by an authorised VAX Service Agent only using genuine
VAX spare parts. Refer to the section ‘Service’ on the back cover of this guide.
●
Take caution when removing dust and debris from your VAX, to avoid injury.
Don’ts
●
Never allow children to tamper or play with your VAX.
●
Avoid dragging your VAX by the mains cable.
●
Never tug at the mains cable to remove the plug from the wall socket.
●
Never allow the complete coiled mains cable to drop on the floor as this
may result in kinks or knots occurring in the cable, causing
premature failure.
●
Don’t let anyone touch the rotating brush bar (where fitted) unless your
VAX is disconnected from the mains.
●
Never use your VAX in the presence of flammable gases.
●
Avoid sucking up hot items, hazardous liquids or any other material which
could damage your VAX.
●
Never leave your VAX running unattended.
●
Never use without a dust bag except when washing or sucking up spills.
●
If your VAX fails to operate, never attempt to repair it yourself as repairs
carried out by an unauthorised or inexperienced person may cause injury
to you or damage to your VAX.
●
Never alter the specification or modify your VAX in any way.
EXTENSION CABLE
If using an extension cable always ensure that the insulation sheath is in good
condition and is not damaged in any way.
Make sure that the plug and socket are fitted to the extension cable
correctly, if in doubt have it checked by a qualified electrician.
Always use the cable in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IN YOUR VAX HAS 2 INNER WIRES.
IT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE PLUG AS INDICATED BELOW.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST NOT
BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: When carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations on this product, it
is essential that the plug is removed from the wall socket.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a
suitable plug fitted. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into
any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the
distribution panel should be provided with a 13 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured blue MUST be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire
which is coloured brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red. DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL OF A
THREE PIN PLUG (TH1S 1S MARKED ‘E’ OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW).
NOTE: After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with
a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the
word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used
without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from VAX Ltd.
Only 13 amp fuses approved to B.S. 1362 A.S.T.A. should be used. This appliance conforms
with the requirements of EEC Directive No. 82/499/EEC relating to radio interference.
In the interests of product improvement, the Company reserve the right to
introduce modifications or alterations without notice.
9
