Let's Talk Technical - Vax SlimVac VX50 Let's Get Started

Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the filter and separator
Tap the mesh filter and separator
over a bin to remove any dirt/
debris. Using a dry cloth wipe
away any remaining dirt/debris.
Refitting the separator, filter and dirt container
CAUTION: Incorrect fitting of the separator and filter will reduce suction.
Line up the arrows Refit the mesh filter
around the side of the with the rim of the
separator with the arrows filter at the top. Twist
on the handheld. Twist the filter clockwise
the separator clockwise and lock into place.
locking it into place.
Tilt the dirt container When the dirt
slightly forward and line container is seated
up onto the handheld. on the handheld push
the dirt container
backwards to lock
into place.
IMPORTANT: If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor may have been activated and the
brushbar will seize. Remove the Powered Head from the machine and clear any obstruction. Refit the Powered
Head, switch on the vacuum cleaner by pressing the trigger and press the brushbar on/off button.
Removing and replacing the brushbar
Slide to release the Lift to remove the left side
brushbar. The cover of the brushbar first.
can not be removed.
Removing blockages from the Powered Head
The brushbar should be removed from the Powered
Head before attempting to remove any blockages.
Using scissors, carefully remove any threads or hair
from around the brushbar and clear any dirt
or debris from Powered Head.
Removing blockages from reach wand

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Clear any threads or hair When re-fitting the
from both ends of the brushbar fit the right side
brushbar and any dirt/ into the housing first.
debris inside the housing Then line up and slot into
of the Powered Head. place the left side.
To test for a blockage in the reach wand, drop a small
ball of paper into the wand. The paper will drop through
if the wand is clear. Use a broom handle or similar blunt
object to remove any blockage.