
Let’s talk safety
Let’s talk safety
Basic safety precautions
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
your cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing
from moving parts and openings
whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• This vacuum cleaner can be used
by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
Don’ts
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: 0844 4128
455 (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
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the vacuum cleaner in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommend tools should be
used with this vacuum cleaner.
Please keep instructions for further
use.
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.
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).
Don’ts
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.
3 Turn o all controls on the vacuum
cleaner before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord.
3 Always make sure lters are in place
before use.
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 13amp fuse. Always
protect the power cable from heated
surfaces and open ames.
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.
Do’s
3 Take extra care when positioning
and using the vacuum cleaner on
the stairs.
3 Use only CE approved 13amp
extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it can be a
trip hazard.
3 Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool,
dry area. If lters have been cleaned
as per user guide instructions
ensure they are thoroughly dry
before storing away.

Thank you for buying this Impact 306.
Taking care of your carpets
The Impact 306 is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, as eective
and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets and hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer.
You’ve chosen carpets and hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take
good care of them.
Taking care of your Impact 306
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.
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Impact 306
Included with
your machine
Accessory hose
and handle
Telescopic
extension tube
Combination
oorhead
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Before you call we’ll need you to have the following
information to hand: Your Machine, Your Proof of Purchase or Warranty registration code.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Initial Setup for normal operation
1. Use the base accessories.
– Shortest hose
– Extension tube set to shortest practicable length.
2. Clean lters installed.
3. Dust receptacle empty.
4. All Bleeds must be closed.
5. Floor heads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.
6. Mechanical Agitation turned ON for carpet cleaning.
7. Floor heads/tools set to Hard Floor Mode for hard oor cleaning.
8. Mechanical Agitation turned OFF for hard oor cleaning.
Crevice tool
Dusting brush
Post motor lter
Pre-motor lter
Impact 306 Pet
+
Turbo Tool
Tool connector
Impact 306 Total Home
+
4.2m stretch hose