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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS General Power Tool Safety Warnings When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT! To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: know your power vacuum. WARNING Read the instruction manual carefully.
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Disconnect the battery pack from the When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a Such preventive safety measures reduce the connection from one terminal to another.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VACUUM CLEANER Keep the appliance and its handle dry, clean The appliance is not to be used by persons and free from oil and grease. Always use a (including children) with reduced physical, clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, experience and knowledge, unless they have...
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SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection...
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Vacuum Cleaner Fig. 1a On/Off Switch Handle Nozzle Pipe Storage Filter Cleaning Button Head Unit Suction Opening Dust-canister Latch Dust Canister Base Support HEPA Filter Battery Docking Station Filter Holder Blower Opening Crevice Tool Storage...
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Adaptor Crevice Tool Round Utility Nozzle Brush Dust Bag Carrying Strap Model No. FXA5221 Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. Canister Volume 6.1 L Air Flow 1161 L/MIN Recommended operating temperature -20 - 40 ℃ Recommended storage temperature < 50 ℃...
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ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance Attach accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK(FIG.2) To attach the battery pack: Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves in the tool, and then slide the battery pack onto the tool.
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INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. 4) Fig. 4 A disposable dust bag can be used to collect dust and debris. The dust bag can only be WARNING used when dry vacuuming. Do not use the dust bag when the dirt is wet or contains wet particles.
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USING DIFFERENT NOZZLE (FIG. 7) Fig. 7 All of the nozzles shown can be mounted onto the nozzle pipe. The nozzle pipe can be removed from vacuum hose by pressing the release buttons and pulling the nozzle pipe out. Release Buttons USING THE HOSE ADAPTOR (FIG.
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INSTALLING THE BASE SUPPORT Fig. 10 (FIG. 10 & 11) Screw In order to maintain the stability of the tool, attach the base support to the bottom of the tool with two screws. The base support features a storage slot for the hose adaptor.
ADJUSTMENTS Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 12 before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally. FILTER CLEANING SYSTEM (FIG. 12) The device is equipped with a semi-automatic filter cleaning system.
Use parts. of this product with damaged or missing parts This vacuum cleaner must be used only with the FLEX 24V series battery packs and chargers. NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
DRY VACUUMING OPERATION b. Turn off the vacuum immediately upon Make sure the filter is completely dry for dry completing a job or when the canister or dust vacuuming. Damp or wet filters will get clogged bag is full. with dust or get moldy. To reduce exposure to CAUTION To reduce exposure to silica dust, use dust...
We recommend that all tool service be foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by performed by a FLEX Factory Service Center or inserting pointed objects through openings. Authorized FLEX Service Station.
If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au in Australia • or www.flex-tools.co.nz in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
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*Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
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