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SAFETY GUIDE
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS
INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
• This machine is intended for indoor cleaning and vehicle interiors during dry
weather conditions.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst
using the machine.
• Before using the machine test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness
and pile distortion.
• This machine is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless
they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance by a
person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised whilst using
the appliance. Children shall not use, clean or play with this appliance, which when
not in use should be secured out of their reach.
• Only VAX recommended tools and solution should be used with this machine.
Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
DON’TS
• Don’t leave the machine plugged in when unattended.
• Don’t use the machine if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• Don’t use the machine if the power cord or plug is damaged. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t vacuum up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol,
kerosene etc.) or use the machine in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don’t use the machine outside during wet weather conditions.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the machine with wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry the machine by the power cord.
• Don’t use the machine to pick 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).
• 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 the machine by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t carry the machine while it’s switched on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage
to the machine. Remove blockages only as instructed in this guide.
