Bush BVC1401 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BVC1401

Cylinder Bagless
Vacuum Cleaner

BUSH Helpline: 1800 509 394 Australia
BUSH Helpline: 0800 450 259 New Zealand

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Bush product which has been
designed and manufactured to give you many years of trouble­free service.
You may already be familiar with using a similar product, but do
please take time to read these instructions - they have been
written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.

Safety is important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please
ensure you read the Safety Instructions before you

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operate this vacuum cleaner.

Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

Introduction

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Contents

Introduction......................................................................... 2

Support.............................................................................................. 2

Safety is important ........................................................................ 2

Contents.............................................................................. 3

Specication....................................................................... 5

Model Number.................................................................................. 5

Power Supply ................................................................................... 5

Filtration.............................................................................................. 5

Features............................................................................................... 5

Safety Instructions ............................................................ 6

Power Source ................................................................................... 6

Using the Vacuum Cleaner........................................................... 6

Transporting your vacuum.......................................................... 7

Servicing ............................................................................................ 7

Parts Identication............................................................ 8

Extension Tube................................................................................. 9

Crevice tool /brush......................................................................... 9

Crevice tool storage xings ....................................................... 9

Floor brush...................................................................................... 10

Using Your Vacuum Cleaner ............................................ 11

Preparing for use........................................................................... 11

Assembly.......................................................................................... 11

Switching on................................................................................... 11

Suction control ............................................................................. 12

Cord rewind.................................................................................... 13

Storage ............................................................................................ 13

Emptying the dust container................................................... 14

Clearing blockages....................................................................... 15

Service and Maintenance ............................................... 16

Dust Container Filter Replacement........................................ 16

Pre motor Filter Replacement.................................................. 16

Cleaning the Exhaust Filter ...................................................... 17

Contents

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Troubleshooting............................................................... 18

Thermal cut-out.............................................................................. 18

Disposal............................................................................. 18

Guarantee ......................................................................... 19

Contents

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Specication

Model Number

• BVC1401

Power Supply

• Power supply 240V AC 50Hz

• 1400W maximum power output

Filtration

• 5 Stage ltration

Features

• 1400 watt cylinder bagless vacuum cleaner

• Aluminum telescopic tube

• Floor brush

• Crevice tool/brush

• Automatic cord rewind

Specification

• 2L capacity

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Safety Instructions

This product should never be left unattended when
connected to the mains supply.

Power Source

Your vacuum cleaner requires a 240V 50Hz supply. Do not use any
other supply.

Using the Vacuum Cleaner

• Do not vacuum wet surfaces, pick up wet objects or use in wet
conditions.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick-up burning objects as
this is a re risk!

• Do not pick up hot objects such as coal and ash.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick-up large objects that are
likely to cause blockage and damage to the vacuum cleaner.

• Do not stand the cleaner on its rear face while cleaning.

• Do not run over the mains cable with your vacuum cleaner.

• For domestic use only. Industrial or commercial use invalidates
the warranty.

• Most new carpets have a running in period in which only light
vacuuming is recommended.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

Safety Instructions

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• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

• Do not operate the cleaner without the container and lters

installed.

Transporting your vacuum

• To move your vacuum cleaner from
room to room, unplug the unit and
carry using the carry handle.

• Never pull the vacuum cleaner by
it’s mains power cord when
moving.

Servicing

• With the exception of lters and the dust container, there are no
user-serviceable parts in the vacuum cleaner.

• Contact the BUSH helpline on 1800 509 394 in Australia or

0800 450 259 in New Zealand if you are in any doubt about the

installation, operation or safety of your vacuum cleaner.

Safety Instructions

• Ensure you replace the lters when necessary.

• Always empty the dust container when indicated on the
vacuum cleaner.

• The plug of the power cord must be removed from the wall
socket before emptying the dust container, cleaning the
appliance or undertaking any maintenance operations.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person
in order to avoid a hazard.

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Parts Identication

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2

6

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1 Hose handle

2 Suction control

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5

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9

8

10

9 Hose connector release button

10 Dust container

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3 Crevice tool storage xings

4 Crevice tool/brush

5 Aluminum telescopic tube

6 Extension locking catch

7 Floor brush

8 Floor type selector

Parts Identification

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11 Transportation wheel

12 Power On/Off button

13 Floor brush storage catch

14 Carry handle

15 Cable rewind button

16 Dust container release button

17 Hose

Extension Tube

Parts Identification

This vacuum cleaner incorporates an
adjustable extension tube.

To extend the tube, push the locking
catch forward and pull the tube to the
desired length. Release the locking
catch to lock the tube into position.

Crevice tool/brush

The crevice tool can be used to clean
hard to reach places.

Attach it directly to the handle for
greater control, alternatively, attach to
the extension tube for greater reach.

The crevice tool is tted with a small
brush that rotates forwards and clocks
into position for use.

The brush can be removed by rotating
the brush back until it clicks into the
storage position.

Locking

catch

Crevice tool

Brush use

Crevice tool storage xings

A storage xings is provided to attach
the crevice tool to the hose handle.

Refer to the crevice tool storage picture
on page 8.

Attach
here

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Floor brush

Push the extension tube onto the hose handle, then t the oor
brush to the extension tube. Alternatively, the oor brush can be
attached directly to the handle if preferred.
Fit the oor brush to the end of
the extension tube.
The selector on the oor brush
allows you to choose the most
appropriate setting for the type
of oor covering.

Floor type
selector

Height adjustable settings

The brush can be raised or lowered depending on the surface to
be cleaned.

Brush down Brush up

• The brush down position is intended for use on non-carpeted
oors or short bristled carpets.

• The brush up position is intended for general use on all types of
carpet.

NOTE:

The brush down position can be used on carpets with a longer pile
to increase the amount of ‘pick-up’ for ground in dirt, but it also
increases the amount of force required to move the brush head

Parts Identification

over the carpet.

Floor brush

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Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

This vacuum cleaner has been designed to operate
horizontally. Do not operate in a vertical position as this will
block the exhaust and cause overheating.

Preparing for use

Carefully remove your vacuum cleaner from the box. You may wish
to store the packaging for future use. This unit is supplied with the
dust container tted. Once assembled, it is ready for use.

Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

Assembly

Push the hose connector into
the hose inlet socket until it
clicks into place.

To release the hose connector,
press the release buttons on top
of the connector and pull it out
of the hose inlet socket.

Release button

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Switching on

1. Pull the power cable to the desired length. When you are nearing
at the maximum, a yellow marker will be visible on the cable.
A red marker indicates that you have reached the maximum
cable ength.

D

MARKER

2. Insert the mains plug into a
mains power socket and
switch the socket on.

3. Press the Power On/Off
button to switch the unit On.

4. After use, press the Power
On/Off button to switch your
vacuum cleaner Off, then
unplug from the mains
supply.

A

O NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL THE POWER CABLE BEYOND THE RED

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LWAYS UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM CLEANER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Suction control

A thumb operated suction
control is located on the hose
handle. This allows you to reduce
or increase the amount of suction
to suit the vacuuming task.
Maximum suction gives the best
results during normal vacuuming,
however, reduced suction may be
more appropriate if you are
vacuuming fabrics or upholstery.

Power On/Off
button

Maximum suction

Reduced suction

Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

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Cord rewind

WARNING
T

PARTICULARLY WHEN CHILDREN OR PETS ARE NEARBY, AS THE

REWIND ACTION MAY CAUSE THE CORD TO

Caution

Always ensure that your vacuum cleaner is unplugged from
the mains supply before using the cord rewind button.

AKE GREAT CARE WHEN USING THE CORD REWIND BUTTON,

‘WHIP’.

Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

Holding the power cord in
one hand, press the carry
handle/cord rewind button
and carefully feed the cable
back into the cleaner.

Storage

There is a storage position
for the oor brush which can
be utilised when storing the
vacuum cleaner.

Cord
rewind
button

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Emptying the dust container

When the dust container look full or the cleaner loses suction, the
dust container will need to be emptied as follows:

1. Unplug the cleaner and open the
dust container by pushing in the
release button.

2. Pull the dust container away from
the cleaner, then hold the container
over a refuse container and remove
the lter.

3. Empty the contents of the dust container, then shake the lter
well taking care not to breathe in the dust. If the lter is blocked
with ne dust, it may be washed in warm soapy water. Rinse
well and allow to dry naturally. DO NOT force dry.

4. Replace the dust container lter, ensuring that it is latched
securely in place. The lter will only t one way around.

5. Finally, replace the cover - replacement is the opposite of
removal.

Using Your Vaccum Cleaner

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Clearing blockages

If the suction still seems to be
lower than expected after the
dust container bag has been
emptied, there may be a
blockage in one of the tubes
or attachments. Unplug the
cleaner and check the
following areas for blockages:

• The hose inlet socket (a).

• The joint where the exible
hose connects to the
attachments (b).

• The inlet to the oor brush (c).

If you cannot see the blockage, it may be in one of the knee-joints
situated at the end of the plastic hose. To undo these joints, use a
at-bladed screwdriver (or similar tool) to carefully press in the
release lugs, then pull the joint apart. Remove any blockage, then
push the joint together again until the lugs latch into place.

b

c

a

Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

Release lugs

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Service and Maintenance

Depending on usage you will need to periodically clean the lters.
Refer to the instructions in the following sections.

Caution

The dust container and lters must be tted before the
vacuum cleaner is used, to avoid damaging the motor.

Dust Container Filter Replacement

The dust container lter should be cleaned regular and
replaced every 6 months or when required.

1. Follow the instructions on page 14 and empty the dust
container.

2. Hand-wash the container in cool soapy water.

3. Rinse thoroughly under running water to remove all particles
and soap.

4. Allow to dry naturally.

NOTE:

attempt to dry using any kind of heated appliance.

5. Ret the container when dry.

Do not machine wash the dust container and do not

Pre-motor Filter Replacement

The pre-motor lter should be cleaned regularly and replaced
every six to nine months depending on usage.

1. Remove the dust container as
descrided on page 14.

2. Remove the lter element, take
outside and shake vigorously to
clean.

Service and Maintenance

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Pre-motor lter

• Wash the lter in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and allow
to dry naturally. DO NOT force dry.

3. Replace the lter and dust container.

• If your cleaner is still not functioning correctly, please contact
the BUSH helpline on 1800 509 394 in Australia or 0800 450

259 in New Zealand.

Cleaning the Exhaust Filter

The exhaust lter should be cleaned regularly and replaced
every six to nine months depending on usage.

1. Press the catch on the back of the
lter housing to remove the
exhaust lter cover.

Service and Maintenance

2. Lift out the lter from the back of
the exhaust lter cover.

• Wash the cloth lter in warm
soapy water, rinse thoroughly and
allow to dry naturally. DO NOT
force dry.

3. Replace the lter and ret.
Ensure that the lter housing is locked securely in place before
use.

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Troubleshooting

Thermal cut-out

This vacuum cleaner is tted with a thermal cut out that protects
the cleaner if the motor overheats. If the cleaner stops suddenly of
its own accord, follow this procedure:

1 Switch off the vacuum cleaner and unplug from the mains
supply.

2 Check for the source of the overheating problem (blocked hose,
clogged lter etc.).

3 Unblock the hose, empty the dust container and clean the lters
if required.

4 Wait for approximately 30-40 minutes to allow the motor to
cool.

5 After 30-40 minutes, plug in the vacuum cleaner and switch it
on. The vacuum cleaner should now work.

6 If it still does not work, wait another 20 minutes and try again.

If your cleaner is still not functioning correctly, please contact the
BUSH helpline on 1800 509 394 in Australia or 0800 450 259 in
New Zealand.

Disposal

At the end of its useful life, please dispose of this
vacuum cleaner in an environmentally friendly manner.

Troubleshooting

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Guarantee

Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This product is
warranted for any defect in materials or workmanship for one year
after the original date of purchase. This product is for normal
domestic and ofce use only. This warranty does not cover
damage from misuse or neglect, accidental damage, vermin
infestation, excessive voltages such as lightning or power surges
or any alteration that affects the performance or reliability of the
product.

If guarantee is required please contact the BUSH helpline on

1800 509 394 in Australia or 0800 450 259 in New Zealand.

Have your receipt of purchase on hand.

This guarantee is subject to the following provisions

• It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase.

• The vacuum cleaner must be correctly assembled and operated
in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.

• The vacuum cleaner must be used solely for domestic purposes.

• The guarentee will be rendered invalid if the vacuum cleaner is

Guarantee

resold or damaged by inexpert repair.

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse,
cabinet parts or consumable items.

• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or
consequential damages.

This guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your
statutory or legal rights.

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BUSH Helpline: 1800 509 394 Australia
BUSH Helpline: 0800 450 259 New Zealand
PO BOX 6287, SILVERWATER NSW1811
www.bushaustralia.com.au