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Let’s talk safety This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. • Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces and Basic keep the area your cleaning well lit. safety • Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and precautions openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
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Children shall not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Only Vax recommended tools and accessories should be used with this vacuum cleaner. • Don’t vacuum up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use the vacuum cleaner in an area with explosive vapours...
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Maintaining your carpets and hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen the carpets and hard floors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Power 5 Contents (Included with all models) Included with your machine Let’s talk safety Combination Getting to know your machine Floorhead Getting started Telescopic Extension Tube Using your machine Taking care of your machine 3-in-1 Tool Let’s talk technical Accessory Hose Accessories Power 5 Pet What to do if it goes wrong...
Voltage See rating label on machine for details Hard floor tool (Type 3) Pro Cleaning Kit (Type 2) Wattage See rating label on machine for details 1-1-135705-00 1-1-133326-00 Cord length 5m Weight 4.7kg vax.co.uk Subject to technical change without notice. To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Before you begin cleaning • Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container. • The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does overheat the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner off.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: The base of the vacuum cleaner should always be positioned flat on the floor when starting and in use. The dirt container should be locked into place before lifting the vacuum cleaner by the carry handle. How to use For use on carpets, click rocker For use on hard floors click rocker...
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Using your machine Using accessories Choose an accessory. Choose an accessory and push onto If required use tool connector. the telescopic extension tube or hose. Storage Press the cord rewind button Place the floor head into the parking slot on the back of vacuum cleaning for to retract the cord into the storage and carrying.
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Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket before assembling, opening or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments. Check the pre-motor filter every time you empty the dirt container and tap against a bin to remove dirt/debris if required.
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the shroud Hold the dirt container and twist the Lift the lid to reveal the Lift out the pre-motor filter. lid anti-clockwise. pre-motor filter. Twist the separator cap anti- Lift and remove the separator from Tap the separator against a bin to clockwise to unlock and remove.
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Let’s talk technical Post-motor filter maintenance IMPORTANT: The exhaust filter is designed to offer long life with no maintenance. The filter should be checked periodically and when heavily discoloured it should be replaced. Please do not wash, scrub or brush the filter as this will damage the delicate filter media.
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Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Pro Cleaning Kit (Type 2) 1-1-133326-00 All our best tools all in one kit that makes cleaning your home quicker, easier and with even better results. We’ve taken care of cleaning all of the hard...
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your machine. There is an accessory missing. • The dirt container may not be correctly fitted, remove the dirt container from the vacuum cleaner and check it’s assembled correctly, Why won’t the refit ensuring it’s locked into place.
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