• Keep the charger and batteries in a dry place, and use them indoors only.
• Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use, and test your flooring by
running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden area first, if no damage or discolouration
occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water sensitive flooring or floating floorboards.
• Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, take it to a Vax authorised repair
agent prior to continuing use. Please contact our Customer Care Line on: AU: 1300 361 505 /
NZ: 0800 800 900 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm) or visit www.vax.com.au / vax.co.nz for your
nearest Vax authorised repair agent.
Please keep instructions for further use.
• Do not pull or carry by charger cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run
appliance on cord.
• Don’t handle the charger plug or use the cleaner with wet hands.
• With brushes on , do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period
of time as damage to the floor can result.
• Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Don’t not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.
• Do not vacuum flour, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher
or deodoriser.
• Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to your
Floormate Cordless.
• Don’t use the Floormate Cordless with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury
to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, 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 try to short the terminals of the battery and the charger.
• Always turn off the Floormate Cordless before carrying out any maintenance or
removing the battery.
• The clean water tank should only be filled with warm water (max 40°C). Filling the
clean water tank with hot or boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate
your warranty.
• Turn off all controls on the Floormate Cordless before disconnecting or connecting
the battery.
• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120ANZ) supplied by Vax. Other batteries
may burst causing serious personal injury or damage.
• Use only the charger (Vax part no. BH03200ANZ) supplied by Vax.
• Only use Vax hard floor cleaning detergent. Using other solution may cause
excess foaming.
• Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces or near open flames.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated.
• Always make sure the filters and water tanks are fitted correctly before using your
the cleaner.
• Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Care should be taken to arrange the
extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the cleaner after use and may
puddle. Do not leave the appliance on wood or laminate flooring after use to avoid
damage and ensure to soak up drips with a towel or absorbent material.
• Always carry the Floormate Cordless by the handle.
• Always use the Floormate Cordless in an upright position. To prevent motor damage from dirty water,
never hold the Floormate Cordless upside down or lay on its side.
• Store your Floormate Cordless in a cool, dry area. Before storing your Floormate Cordless please
ensure all water/detergent tanks and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
CAUTION:
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
• Do not disassemble or heat above manufacturer’s maximum temperature limit (60° C/140°F) or incinerate.
• Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove
any component projecting from the battery terminals.
• The battery and charger have no user serviceable parts. Fire or injury may result.
• Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
WARNING:
For best performance terminals on battery, battery charger and vacuum cleaner must be clean
and free from dust and dirt.
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
