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instruction manual
Hard floor cleaner
Vax model number:
V-120
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1. Diagram
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parts overview
Fig.1/1
1 Soft hand grip
2
On/off switch
3 Solution trigger
4 Mode selector
5 Clean solution tank cap
6 Clean solution tank
7 Clean solution tank release
8 Recovery tank release
9
Recovery tank lid and filter
10 Recovery tank
11 Nozzle release buttons
12
No
zzle
13
Squeegee
14 Bumper
15 Soft-tread wheels
16
Carry handle
17 Upper handle release buttons
18 Cord hooks
19
Handle r
elease pedal
20
Har
d floor cleaning solution
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3
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9
19
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11
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5
6
10
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8
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safety information
2. Safety Information
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the hard floor cleaner, basic safety precautions
should always be observed, including the following:
1. Do not leave the hard floor cleaner unattended for
long periods of time when charging.
2. Do not use outdoors.
3. Not to be used as a toy. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. 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 the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
5. Use only as described in this manual.
6. Do not use with a damaged cord or charger. If the
supply cord and/or charger is damaged, they must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a Vax Service Agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.
7. Do not pull or carry the unit by the cord, use the cord
as a handle, allow the cord to come into contact
with
hot or sharp surfaces or close a door on the cord.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
9. Do not handle the plug or hard floor cleaner with wet
hands.
10. Do not put any objects into openings or operate with
openings blocked, keep them free of anything that
may reduce airflow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
12. Do not use the hard floor cleaner on any glowing,
burning or smoking particles.
13. Do not use without the clean and dirty water tanks
in place.
14. Do not use the hard floor cleaner without the filter in
place.
15.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may
be pr
esen
t.
16. Keep the unit on the floor.
17.
Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp
objects as the
y may cause damage.
18. Store indoors put away after use to prevent tripping
accidents.
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9. Using improper voltage may result in damage to the
motor and possible injury to the user. The correct
voltage is listed on the rating label.
20. To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do
not hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side.
Use appliance in normal cleaning position.
21. Do not carry appliance while motor is running.
NOTE: The unit must be unplugged from the mains
socket outlet after use, and before cleaning or
maintaining the unit.
IMPORTANT: This unit is not intended for
commercial use.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.
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preparation
3. Preparing the Cleaner
Installing Brushed and Nozzle
To install brushes, place handle in upright position. Tilt
cleaner back so that it rests on the floor. Align post (A) on
brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn
brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole (Fig.3/1).
Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place (Fig.3/2).
To install nozzle, make sure latches (A) are out. Align
middle section of nozzle with opening on cleaner. Remove
cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside
of nozzle (Fig.3/3).
While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in
place (Fig.3/4).
Unfold Handle
Raise upper handle to upright position until it locks in place
(Fig.3/5).
To lower handle, press upper handle release button and
fold handle to storage position (Fig.3/6).
Fig.3/1
A
B
Fig.3/2
Fig.3/5
Fig.3/6
Fig.3/4
Fig.3/3
A
A
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H
andle Release Pedal
Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to operating position.
Handle does not lock into a single position, but “floats” to
allow convenient operation (Fig.3/7).
On/Off Switch
Push switch (A) once to turn cleaner ON. Push switch again
to turn cleaner OFF (Fig.3/8).
Transporting
To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in
upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push
forward (Fig.3/9).
The cleaner may also be lifted using the carrying handle
(A) on the front of the cleaner (Fig.3/10).
Fig.3/9
Fig.3/10
Fig.3/7
Fig.3/8
A
A
A
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