Basic safety precautions
Dont’s
Dont’s
Do’s
Please keep instructions for further
use and use only as instructed in
this guide.
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 keep
the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing
away from moving parts and
openings whilst using the
vacuum cleaner.
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended tools should
be used with this vacuum cleaner.
3 Turn o all controls on the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord.
3 Always keep the power cord away
from the brushes whilst using your
vacuum cleaner. After use always
wrap the power cord around the
cord clips provided.
3 Always make sure both the
pre-motor/post motor lters are
in place before use.
3 Always make sure the brushbar is
set to hard oor when using your
vacuum on the stairs and take extra
care when positioning the vacuum
cleaner on the stairs.
3 Always switch o the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose
and accessories.
3 Keep all openings clear and free
from debris as this may aect the
airow/suction.
3 Always replace the fuse in the
plug with a British 5amp fuse.
Always protect the power cable
from heated surfaces and
open ames.
3 Use only CE approved 5amp
extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it could be
a trip hazard.
3 Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool,
dry area. If lters have been cleaned
as per user the guide instructions
ensure they are thoroughly dry
before storing away.
8 Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if
it has been dropped, damaged or
left outdoors.
8 Don’t run over the power cord or
use vacuum cleaner if the power
cord or plug is damaged. Please
contact our Customer Care Line on:
0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri: 8:30am to
6:30pm, Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm.)
8 Don’t handle the plug or use the
vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
8 Don’t pull or carry this vacuum
cleaner by the power cord. Don’t
use the power cord as a handle,
pull the power cord around corners,
sharp edges or close a door over
the power cord. Don’t unplug
vacuum cleaner by pulling on the
power cord.
8 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.
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8 Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches or smoking hot
burning items or use in an area where
there may be harmful uids (chlorine,
bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner.)
8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages
with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner.
8 Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp
objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins etc.
8 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
ratings label.
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