Kambrook KHV400 User Manual

Captiv12V
Turbo

Handheld
Vacuum

Suits all KHV400 models

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Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends
Safety First

Your Kambrook Captiv12V Turbo
Handheld Vacuum

Operating Your Kambrook
Handheld Vacuum

Care, Cleaning and Storage p11
Troubleshooting Guide p14

p4

p6

p7

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Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Captiv12 Turbo Handheld Vacuum

• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the Handheld Vacuum for the
first time and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional labels
before using the Handheld Vacuum for the
first time.

• This Handheld Vacuum is intended for
household use only and not for
commercial or industrial use.

• Always ensure the Handheld Vacuum is
properly assembled before use. Follow the
instructions provided in this book.

• Do not use without dust canister and filter in
place. Always clean dust canister and filter
after picking up any perishable food items.

• Use only Captiv12 Turbo Handheld Vacuum
accessories, filter and charger.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects as
they may damage the dust canister and/or
the filter.

• Do not use Handheld Vacuum to pick
up flammable or poisonous liquids such
as petrol, copier toner or other volatile
substances. Do not use to pick up acids,
asbestos or asbestos dust.

• The Handheld Vacuum is not designed to
pick up liquids. Do not use the Handheld
Vacuum to pick up any kinds of liquids
including water.

• Do not operate in the presence of explosives
and/or flammable fumes or liquids.

• Do not unplug the charger by pulling on
the cord.

• Never carry the charger or charging base
by the cord or yank to disconnect from an
outlet; instead, grasp the charger and pull
to disconnect. Do not pull the cord around
sharp edges or corners.

• Do not immerse the Handheld Vacuum,
charger, cord or charging base in water
or any other liquid.

• Use only the charger supplied with this
Handheld Vacuum to recharge
this product.

• Always switch the Handheld Vacuum off
when charging.

• Do not attempt to use the charger with any
other product.

• The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. Only plug the charger into
the standard electrical outlet
(230V or 240V outlet).

• Never handle the charger or Handheld
Vacuum with wet hands.

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• Do not put any objects into any openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may
reduce airflow.

• Do not operate with a damaged charger,
cord or charging base, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or been
damaged in any manner. Immediately
cease use of the Handheld Vacuum
and return the entire unit to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, adjustment or repair.

• Before first use, the Handheld Vacuum must
be charged for at least 24 hours. Ensure that
the power On/Off switch is turned to the
‘OFF’ position before charging, otherwise the
Handheld Vacuum will not charge.

Important Safeguards For
All Electrical Appliances

• Any maintenance other than cleaning dust
canister and filters should be performed at
an authorised Kambrook Service Centre.

• Dirty and clogged filters may result
in reduced suction performance. It is
recommended that filters are cleaned after
every use to ensure maximum efficiency
from your Handheld Vacuum. If filters are left
unclean it may result in reduction of suction
power. Follow the cleaning instructions
provided in this book.

• Keep the Handheld Vacuum clean.
Follow the cleaning instructions provided
in this book.

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect only to a 230V or 240V power outlet.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the

edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces
or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
housing in water or any other liquid.

• The 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.

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

• It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. To avoid a hazard, do not use
the appliance if power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged in any way.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.

Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable
that a safety switch with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical circuit supplying
the appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

• Do not place this appliance on or near
a heat source, such as hot plate, oven
or heaters.

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