Let’s talk safety This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. • Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces and Basic keep the area you’re cleaning well lit. safety • Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts precautions and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
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Children shall not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Only Vax recommended tools should be used with the vacuum cleaner, use of non-branded Vax accessories/tools will invalidate your warranty.
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Maintaining your carpets and hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen the carpets and hard floors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Air3 Pet Plus Contents (Included with all models) Included with your machine Let’s talk safety 2-in-1 Crevice tool Getting to know your machine and Dusting brush Getting started Upholstery tool Using your machine TurboTool Taking care of your machine Let’s talk technical Fur’n’Fluff tool Accessories Notes...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Before you begin IMPORTANT: Always switch off the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container. IMPORTANT: The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does overheat the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner off.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: The brushbar should be ON for carpets and OFF for hard floors. Plug into mains and Place your foot onto Press the brushbar press On/Off button the floorhead and On/Off button to to switch On. pull handle backwards activate the brushbar.
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Using your machine IMPORTANT: Always switch off the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting or connecting hose and accessories. The accessories can be attached to the handle using as a telescopic extension tube or directly to the hose. Attaching tools to the hose Push hose and accessory Choose an accessory.
Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the machine should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the machine off. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the machine for blockages and clean the filters .
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Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch off vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Advanced cleaning of shroud and separator Turn skirt on shroud Turn middle section of clockwise to unlock shroud clockwise to unlock and remove. and remove from separator.
Let’s talk technical IMPORTANT: Any obstruction or blockage will automatically stop the brushbar rotating. Removing debris from brushbar light will indicate Using a pair of scissors, cut any a jammed brushbar. hair or debris free from around the brushbar. GREEN light indicates no Stand the vacuum cleaner in the blockages in the brushbar.
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Let’s talk technical Changing the belt Using a crosshead Pull to remove the belt cover. screwdriver, remove 3 screws from the belt cover on the side of the floorhead. Pull to remove the Clean any debris from brushbar location spindle. Place new belt onto plate.
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Pro Cleaning Kit (Type 2) 1-1-133326-00 All our best tools all in one kit that makes cleaning your home quicker, easier and with even better results. We’ve taken care of cleaning all of the hard to reach...
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Check the ‘Getting started’ page in this guide or the box that the machine came in to make sure that the part is definitely Is there an included in your unit if you do find you have an accessory accessory missing? missing, we’re here to help.
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What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • The brushbar may not be turned on. Go to ‘Getting started’. • The belt maybe broken. Go to ‘Lets talk technical’ Why isn’t my • The unit may not be reclined. Go to ‘Getting started’. brushbar rotating? •...
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