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 keep the area
you're cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose
clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the
vacuum cleaner.
• This vacuum cleaner can be used
by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
Don't use the vacuum cleaner if
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it has been dropped, damaged
or left outdoors.
Don't run over the power cord or
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use vacuum cleaner if the power
cord or plug is damaged. Please
contact our Customer Care Line on:
0844 4128 455 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to
6.30pm Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm).
Don't handle the plug or use the
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vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
Basic safety precautions
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the vacuum cleaner in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved. 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.
Please keep instructions
for further use.
Don'ts
Don't pull or carry the vacuum
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cleaner by the power cord.
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 vacuum cleaner by
pulling on the power cord.
Don't vacuum up any flammable
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or combustible materials (lighter
fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
the vacuum cleaner in an area with
explosive vapours or liquid.
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