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.
Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet
hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2. Turn off 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 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.
6. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
7. 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
or a recommended Service Agent to avoid hazard
and invalidating the warranty.
8. 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.
9. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use
with any openings blocked and do not restrict
air-flow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair
or anything that might reduce airflow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts
of the body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash,
matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
12. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
13. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic materials
(chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
14. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
15. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any
other building or vitreous materials.
16. Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-
based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
17. Do not use with blocked filters and without ALL
of the filters in place.
18. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
19. Keep vacuuming area well lit.
20. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
21. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the
vacuum cleaner
22. 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.
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