Safety Instructions - Vax DualPower Pro Advance W85-PL-T-E Manual

THIS CARPET WASHER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY AND NOT FOR COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL USE.
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the
area you're cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from
moving parts and openings whilst using the carpet
washer.
• 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.
• Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/
rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommended tools and solution should be
used with this carpet washer. Using other solutions
may invalidate the guarantee.
• Turn off all controls on the carpet washer before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord, after
use always wrap the power cord around the cord
clips provided
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes
whilst using your carpet washer.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords,
non‑approved extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord
as it can be a trip hazard.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution
tanks and filters in place.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this
may affect the airflow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an upright position.
• To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never
hold the carpet washer upside down or lay on
its side.
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• Don't leave the carpet washer plugged in when
unattended.
• Don't use this carpet washer if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord or use carpet washer
if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• Don't use the carpet washer to pick up any flammable
or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene
etc.) or use the carpet washer in an area with
explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don't handle the plug or use the carpet washer with
wet hands.
• Don't pull or carry this carpet washer by the power
cord.
• Don't use the carpet washer 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 carpet washer by pulling on the power
cord.
• Don't carry the carpet washer while it's switched on.
• Don't attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects
as this may cause damage to the
carpet washer.
• Don't use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage
as this may result in damage or injury to the user.
The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to
using the carpet washer.
• The clean water tank should be filled with warm
water (max 40'C) only. Filling the clean water tank
with hot or boiling water will damage the machine
and invalidate the guarantee.