Vax Advance VX96 User Manual

Advance

VACUUM CLEANER

BARREL
VACUUM

LET’S GET STARTED.

VX96

vax.com.au

vax.co.nz

Let’s talk safety

Basic
safety
precautions

Don’ts

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE

• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.

• 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.

• Don’t pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord.

• Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet
hands.

• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with incorrect voltage as
this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct
voltage is listed on the rating label.

• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or
smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there
may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain
cleaner).

Do’s

• Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted
correctly before using your vacuum cleaner.

• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the battery.

• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.

• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and accessories.

• Always protect the cord from heated surfaces
or near open ames.

Children should not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be made by children without supervision

• Only Vax recommend tools and accessories should be used with this
vacuum cleaner

• Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device rating of 30 mA or less.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating
the warranty.

• IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any
reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the
unit o. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical
outlet and turn o the switch. Remove dirt container and empty. Clean
lters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1) hour. To re-start,
plug into an electrical outlet and switch back on.

• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to the vacuum cleaner.

• Don’t vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.

• Don’t not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building
or vitreous material.

• Don’t vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher
or deodoriser.

• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.

• Don’t vacuum up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol,
kerosene etc.) or use the vacuum cleaner in an area with explosive vapours
or liquid.

• Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.

• Always carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle.

• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.

• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using your
vacuum cleaner.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Thank you for buying this Compact Vacuum Cleaner.

Taking care of your carpets and hard oors

The Compact Vacuum Cleaner is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly
as eective and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your
machine. Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve
chosen the carpets and hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good
care of them.

Taking care of your Compact Vacuum Cleaner

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets and hard oors.

We’re here if you need us

For troubleshooting simply visit or call:

Australia: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287)* vax.com.au
New Zealand: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695)* vax.co.nz

*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm

Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.

Contents

Let’s talk safety

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Compact Vacuum Cleaner

Included with
your machine

Crevice tool

Dusting brush

Taking care of your machine

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Accessories

Notes

Hose and handle

Telescopic wand

Combination oor tool