Vax HF85-FM, HF85-FM-CA User Manual

FLOORMATE

Let’s get started

HF85-FM-C/HF85-FM-CA

vax.co.uk

Let’s talk safety

Basic
safety
precautions

Don’ts

This Floormate Cordless is intended for household use only
and NOT for commercial or industrial use.

• This Floormate Cordless is for use on hard oors only.

• Only use the Floormate Cordless indoors and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit.

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Floormate Cordless.

• 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.

• Don’t use this Floormate Cordless if it has been dropped,
damaged, immersed in water or left outdoors.

• Don’t run over the power cord or use Floormate Cordless
if the power cord or plug is damaged.

• Don’t handle the plug or use the Floormate Cordless with
wet hands.

• Don’t unplug the charger by pulling on the power cord.

Do’s

• Always turn o the Floormate Cordless before carrying out
any maintenance.

• The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max
40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water may
damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee.

• Turn o all controls on the Floormate Cordless before
disconnecting or connecting the battery.

• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.

• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120UK) supplied by Vax.
Other batteries may burst causing serious personal injury
or damage.

• Only use Vax hard oor cleaning detergent. Using other solution
may cause excess foaming.

• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use, and
test your ooring by running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden
area, if no damage or discolouration occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable
for use on water sensitive ooring.

• Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present
a risk of re or explosion.

• Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting. The battery is to be disposed of safely at your local battery
recycling centre.

• In case of battery leakages, avoid any contact with skin and contact our
Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat
9:00am to 5:00pm).

• In the eventuality of scrapping the product, please remove the battery from
the unit.

• The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with

the appliance.

• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your Floormate Cordless.

• Don’t use the Floormate Cordless 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).

• Don’t try to short the terminals of the battery and the charger.

• Always protect the charger cord 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 can be
a trip hazard.

• Always carry the Floormate Cordless by the handle.

• Always use the Floormate Cordless in an upright position. To prevent motor
damage from dirty water, never hold the Floormate Cordless upside down or
lay on its side.

• Store your Floormate Cordless in a cool, dry area. Before storing your
Floormate Cordless please ensure all water/detergent tanks and lters are
thoroughly clean and dry.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.

Thank you for buying this Floormate Cordless.

Taking care of your hard oors

The Floormate Cordless is designed to make washing 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 hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen
hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.

Taking care of your Floormate Cordless

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

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, Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwitch, WR9 OLW, UK

This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Contents

Let’s talk safety

Floormate Cordless

Included with
your machine

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Accessories

Notes

250ml Floor to Floor
Detergent

SpinScrubTM Wood
Floor Brush

1x LithiumLife
(dependant on model*)

Battery Charger
(dependant on model*)

TM

Battery

*Not included with HF85-FM-CA

Getting to know your machine

Scroll Selector Control

Folding Handle Release Button

Battery Cover

Carry Handle

Handle

Dirty Water Tank
Release Button

Clean Water/
Detergent Tank
Release Button

Clean Water/

Dirty Water Tank

Nozzle Release Latch

Detergent Tank

Handle Release
Pedal

Brush Release Buttons

Nozzle

HF85-FM-C HF85-FM-CA

Technical Specication

Name Floormate Cordless
Battery voltage 20V
Weight 6.35kg
Part number 1-1-134995-00

Subject to technical change without notice.

Battery Specication

Type Lithium-Ion rechargeable
battery pack

Nominal voltage 20VDC
Capacity 4Ah/72Wh
Battery Model No. BH03120UK

Battery Charger Specication

Model No. BH03200UK

Technical Specication

Name Floormate Cordless
Weight 5.4kg
Part Number 1-1-135756-00

Accessories & Consumables

Battery Charger 1-1-134171-00
LithiumLife
Floor to Floor Sanitise 1-9-133258-00
Floor to Floor Detergent 1.5L 1-9-132708-00

TM

Battery 1-1-134164-00