Vax Floormate Freedom V-122 Instruction Manual page 4

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3. Getting Ready to Wash
Charging the Cleaner
With switch in OFF position, plug charger into electrical
outlet. Firmly press charger end into battery charger
socket, located on the back of the cleaner (Fig.3/1).
Fig.3/1
Press firmly on cleaner to ensure that end of cord is fully
connected. Your cleaner will begin charging. It is designed
to be stored on charge and ready for use at all times.
NOTE: Charge battery for 16 hours before initial use.
NOTE: It is normal for the charger to feel warm when
the battery is charging. Never charge battery in
temperatures above 37°C or below 0°C.
NOTE: Charging light illuminates red when cleaner is
charging. When battery is at full charge, the charging
light will illuminate green.
NOTE: The cleaner can be on a constant charge so it is
always ready for use. Make sure it is in OFF position
before charging. However, if the cleaner will not be
used for several weeks at a time, unplugging it is
recommended.
Unfold Handle
Press the handle release button and raise handle to the
upright position until it locks in place (Fig.3/2).
Fig.3/2
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For storage, press the handle release button and fold
handle to storage position (Fig.3/3).
Fig.3/3
Before you Begin Cleaning
Vacuum floor thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the Vax Floormate as a dry
vacuum cleaner.
Your Vax Floormate can be used to wet clean non-
carpeted floor surfaces such as vinyl, tiles and wood.
NOTE: It is not intended for use on carpet or rugs.
recommendations. If using the cleaner on wood floors,
inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or
separated joints. Do not use the Vax Floormate to wet
wood floors if any of these conditions exist.
Filling the Clean Water Tank
Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position.
To remove tank, press down on the clean water tank
release button and pivot tank forward (Fig.3/4).
Fig.3/4
Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and lift up to remove
cap (Fig.3/5).
CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood floors,
!
follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning