• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner • Only Vax recommended tools should be used with this vacuum cleaner Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors Don’t run over the power cord or use vacuum cleaner if the...
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• Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device rating of 30mA or less • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating the warranty Don’t vacuum up any flammable or combustible materials...
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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 floor for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Contents Air Silence Powered Head Included with your machine Let’s talk safety Accessory hose Getting to know your machine and handle Telescopic Getting started extension tube Powered Head Using your machine 3-in-1 tool Taking care of your machine Post-motor filter Let’s talk technical Pre-motor filter Accessories...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembling your machine Press both buttons at the Insert handle into Press button on telescopic Insert the other end of end of hose and insert into telescopic extension tube. extension tube and adjust the telescopic tube into hose entry point.
Using your machine 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.
Taking care of your machine Emptying and cleaning the dirt container Lift dirt container release Hold dirt container over a bin handle. The dirt bin lid and press dirt release clip on will ‘pop up’. Remove dirt the bottom of the dirt container, container.
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Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: Do not use the vacuum cleaner with clogged filters and without ALL filters in place. Cleaning the pre-motor filter 40˚C 24hr Lift dirt container release Pull tab on pre-motor filter Tap the filter over a bin Rinse the filter under water handle.
Let’s talk technical IMPORTANT: Remove accessory from hose or telescopic extension tube before performing maintenance or trouble shooting checks CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner power head contains electrical connections. The powerhead is not a serviceable part. Removing blockages from the Powered Head Using a crosshead Pull and remove the Remove the belt.
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz Pro Cleaning Kit Model no. VPCK Crevice tool For awkward gaps and crevices. Upholstery attachment Gently cleans large areas of upholstery, curtains, sofas and chairs. Pet hair removal attachment Tackles stubborn pet hair on furniture, rugs and carpets.
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 plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. •...
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