Let’s talk safety This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. Basic • It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being charged outside the appliance. safety precautions • Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
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Children should not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision. • Only Vax recommend charger, tools and accessories should be used with this vacuum cleaner. • Don’t use the charger cord as a handle, pull the charger cord around corners or sharp edges or close a door over the charger cord.
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Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling. Alternatively, you can write to us at: Vax Ltd., Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0LW, UK This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support @VaxUK...
Contents Let’s talk safety Swift Included with Getting to know your machine your machine Getting started Docking station Using your machine 2-in-1 tool Taking care of your machine 2-in-1 tool connector Let’s talk technical Charger Accessories What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch Notes...
Battery voltage 18v Run time 15 minutes 2-in-1 tool (Type 3) 1-1-135932-00 Charge time 10 hours Weight 2.7kg Dust bin capacity 0.5l * Selected models only. To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk Subject to technical change without notice.
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembling your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner Line up floorhead with Line up handle with main Insert screw into back of the main body, push firmly body and lower into place. handle and tighten with a into place.
Using your machine Operating as an upright vacuum cleaner NOTE: Do not use brushbar on hard floors as it may cause damage. Unplug the charger from Place foot on the floorhead and the mains and remove pull the handle backwards to the vacuum from the recline the machine.
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Using your machine Operating as a handheld vacuum cleaner Press the handheld release To operate press the On/ button. Lift to remove the Off button to switch the handheld from the main body. handheld on. For a more detailed clean, push to attach the 2-in-1 tool connector into the handheld and line up the 2-in-1 with the nozzle on the connector and push firmly into place.
Taking care of your machine Emptying the dirt container CAUTION: Always switch off the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting. Press the handheld release Press the dirt container release button. Lift to remove the button to remove the dirt container. handheld from the main body.
Taking care of your machine Cleaning the filter CAUTION: Always switch off the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting. Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the filters in place. Press the handheld release Press the dirt container Squeeze tabs to remove filter button.
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the terminals CAUTION: Always switch off the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting. Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the filters in place. Using a dry cloth or soft dusting brush remove any dust or debris from terminals in vacuum, on handheld and on docking station.
Let’s talk technical Clearing blockages Press the handheld Press the floorhead Remove any blockage from the main body. release button. Lift to release button and pull remove the handheld floorhead to remove. from the main body. Cleaning blockage for the brushbar If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor may have been activated.
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Let’s talk technical Changing the brushbar Turn the lock release to unlock Remove brushbar lifting side of the floorhead cover. Lift and brushbar not connected to belt. remove floorhead cover. Unhook other side of brushbar from belt. Loop the belt over the brushbar.
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Pre-motor filter (Type 132) 1-1-135931-00 2-in-1 tool (Type 3) 1-1-135932-00 A replacement 2-in-1 tool for your Swift 2-in-1 Cordless vacuum.
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Check the machine is fully charged. Go to ‘Using your machine’. • Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’. Why does my vacuum •...
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Getting in touch * Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling. † Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details.
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