vax.co.uk
H86-S9-B
Swift 9.6v Handheld
Let’s get started
1
Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This Handheld is intended for household use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use
• This handheld is for indoor use only.
• For dry debris use, not to be used on wet surfaces.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the handheld.
• 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 charger, tools and accessories should be used with
this handheld.
• Always make sure lter and dirt container are tted correctly
before using your handheld.
• Always turn o the handheld and disconnect the charger
before carrying out any maintenance.
• Always unplug the charger when it is not in use.
• Turn o all controls on the handheld before disconnecting
or connecting the charger.
• Always protect the charger cable from heated surfaces
or near open ames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord
as it could be a trip hazard.
• Always carry the handheld by the handle.
• Store the hand held in a cool, dry area. If lters have been cleaned as per user
the guide instructions ensure they are thoroughly dry before storing away.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
• Don’t charge the handheld outdoors.
• Don’t use this handheld if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t use the charger if the 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).
• Don’t handle the plug or use the handheld with wet hands.
• Don’t throw the handheld into re or expose to high
temperatures, as the handheld contains a rechargeable
battery which may cause damage or burst.
• Don’t pull or carry this handheld by the charger cord. Don’t use the charger
cord as a handle, pull the charger cord around corners or sharp edges or
close a door over the charger cord. Don’t unplug handheld by pulling on the
charger cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your handheld.
• Don’t use the handheld charger with incorrect voltage as this may result in
damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• 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).
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Swift 9.6v Handheld
Crevice tool
Included with
your machine
Dusting brush
Charger
Thank you for buying this Swift 9.6v Handheld.
Taking care of your small cleaning tasks
The Swift 9.6v Handheld is designed to make cleaning as quick and convenient as possible,
and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
The Swift 9.6v Handheld is perfect for small cleaning tasks on surfaces and upholstery.
Taking care of your Swift 9.6v Handheld
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle those small jobs.
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
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) 0330 026 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. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support
Charging
Important: Fully charge battery before rst use, initial charging time 15 hours, subsequent full charges of 8 hours.
Failure to do this will result in poor charging and performance. Make sure the handheld is in the “o“ position
before charging.
CAUTION: Always switch o the handheld before connecting or disconnecting the tools.
To turn the handheld on, push the on/o switch
forward to the “I” position. Push on/o button
backwards to the “O” position to turn the handheld o.
Plug charger into mains
and plug charger lead into
back of handheld.
Choose an accessory and push into the nozzle.
The indicator light will
illuminate when charging
and remain illuminated
when fully charged.
Unplug charger from mains, remove charger
lead from the back of the handheld.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Getting to know your machine
On/o switch
Charging indicator light
Dirt container release button
Dirt container
NozzleFilter (hidden)Charging connection
point (hidden)
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Charger*
1-5-131866-00
Accessories & Consumables
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Name Swift 9.6v Handheld
Voltage 9.6v
Weight 1kg
Dirt cup capacity 0.4L
Run time 15 minutes
Charge time 15 minutes
Getting started
Using your machine
Do not unplug the handheld during
the initial charge.
CAUTION
Using your toolsUsing your machine
CAUTION: Switch o and unplug handheld from mains before performing maintenance
or troubleshooting checks.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the handheld without lter in place.
IMPORTANT: The handheld vacuum contains a battery that must not be disposed of in your domestic waste.
Check with your Local Authority for recycling advice.
NOTE: The condition of the lter eects the performance of your handheld. Please check and clean the lter at least
every three months, replace lter every 9-12 months.
Battery Maintenance/Disposal
Cleaning the lter
Re-tting lter frame/lter and dirt container
Taking care of your machine Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Press dirt container
release button, pull to
remove dirt container.
Pull to remove lter from the
lter frame. Tap lter over a
bin to remove any dirt/debris.
Ret lter into lter frame.
Line up lter frame with dirt
container, push into place.
40C
Max
!
Pull to remove lter frame and
lter from the dirt container.
Rinse lter under warm water.
Line up bottom of dirt container
with main body, push until clicks
into place.
Empty dirt container into a bin.
Leave to dry for 24 hours
or until fully dry before placing
back into the handheld.
Emptying the dirt container
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure
the part is included with your machine.
• The nozzle or tools may be blocked, check for blockages and remove.
• The dirt container may not be correctly tted, remove the dirt container
from the machine and check it’s assembled correctly and ret ensuring
it’s locked into place.
• The lter may be clogged, clean or replace the lter. Go to ‘Taking care
of your machine’.
• The dirt container may be full, empty the dirt container. Go to ‘Using
your machine’.
• The battery charge is getting weak, let the battery run until it stops
and recharge.
• The charger lead may not be fully inserted into the back of the
handheld, check the charger and insert correctly.
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and power is switched on.
• Charger plug or lead is damaged contact Vax customer service
on 0330 026 8455.
• Recharge battery, go to ‘Getting started’.
• The unit may have been in the ‘on’ position when charged – move the
power switch to the ‘o’ position and charge again.
SolutionProblem
What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch
There is an
accessory missing
Why won’t the
handheld pick up?
There is no power
Why won’t the battery
recharge?
* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
email: info@vax.co.uk website: vax.co.uk
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EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the H86-S9-B is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
@VaxUK
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