Let's Talk Safety - Vax Platinum PowerMax ECB1SPV1 Manual

Let's talk safety

This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you're
cleaning well lit.
Basic
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts
safety
and openings whilst using the carpet washer.
precautions
• Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery
for colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Don't leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.
• Don't use the carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged or
left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord or use the carpet washer if the
Don'ts
power cord or plug is damaged. If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don't use the carpet washer to pick up any flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don't handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.
• Don't pull or carry the carpet washer by the power cord.
• Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to using the
carpet washer.
• The clean water tank should be filled with warm water
(max 40°C) only. Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling
Do's
water will damage the machine and invalidate the guarantee.
• Always vacuum your flooring thoroughly before using the
carpet washer.
• Test all carpets/rugs/upholstery before full usage. Run the carpet
washer over a small hidden area. If no damage or pile distortion
occurs continue cleaning.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any
maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the
hose/accessories.
• Always check tools and accessories are free from damage,
dirt and debris before using.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near
open flames.