Safety Guide - Vax AirTM Lift DRIVE Manual

SAFETY GUIDE

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS
INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
• This machine is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
unless they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the machine
by a person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised whilst
using the machine. Children shall not use, clean or play with this machine, which
when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
• Only use the machine 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 machine.
• Only VAX recommended accessories/tools should be used with the machine, use
of non-branded accessories/tools will invalidate your warranty.
• Always switch off and unplug the machine before performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks. If the brushbar has been obstructed, the brushbar motor
protection sensor may have been activated. The brushbar will stop and the light
on the floorhead will illuminate red.
DON'TS
• Don't use the machine if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord or use the machine if the power cord or plug is
damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don't handle the plug or use the machine with wet hands.
• Don't pull or carry the machine 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 the machine by pulling on the power cord.
• Don't vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Don't vacuum up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol,
kerosene etc.) or use the machine in an area with explosive vapours
or liquid.
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