
1. Parts Overview
The Unit
1 Retractable bristles For delicate surfaces
2 Dirt cup
3 Charging /storage base
4 Handle
5 On/Off Switch
6 Charging light*
7 Dirt cup release button
8 Crevice tool release button
9 Crevice tool For crevices, corners and cracks
*Charging light turns off when Hand Vac is fully charged
Retain this guide for future reference.
Handheld Vac
Vax model number:V-039 Series
instruction manual
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What is your vax’s serial number?
Note this down in case you need it in future
(on the base of
your cleaner)
What is your vax’s model number?
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(on the base of
your cleaner)
Vax careline
0870 6061248
For you free 1 year parts and labour guarantee
please register at: vax.co.uk/guarantee’s
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storage/ charging/ operation
2. Storage / Charging
Designed to sit in the charging base on a flat surface or wall mountable.
Charging
IMPORTANT: Use only the charger supplied.
IMPORTANT: Before first use charge your unit for at least 6 hours.
• Power switch must be in OFF position.
• Keep the charger plugged into a standard outlet at all times. It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch
when charging.
• If the operating time gets shorter after repeated use, let the unit run until it stops running. Recharge for 6 hours and
repeat monthly for best results.
• Charging light turns off when the hand vac is fully charged.
Unit Storage
• Hold the unit by the handle and push down firmly into the charging base.
• Ensure the red charging light is on.
3. Operating the appliance
To use: Slide the power switch to the ON position.
To turn off: Slide the power switch to the OFF position.
NOTE: Empty and clean the unit and filter after each use or large pick ups when the unit becomes full.
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ax Careline 0870 606 1248
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attachment/ dirt container
4. Choose the Attachment
NOTE: The crevice tool is permanently stored on-board. It is located on the top of the dirt cup for your convenience.
5. Dirt Container: Maintenance
NOTE: Each time the dirt cup is emptied the filter should be cleaned. Tap the filter firmly against the inside of a dirt bin,
until the dirt stops falling from the filter. (The filter will discolour after use but will not affect performance). Do not
brush the filter. Depending on the dirt conditions the filter may require more or less cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash filter
To use
To store
Retractable bristles
Depress the dirt cup release button
and pull nozzle away from unit.
Hold nozzle over a bin.
Grasp filter and gently pull out.
Shake excess dirt and debris out of dirt
cup. For best results, tap filter against
a bin to remove remaining dirt.
Gently push filter back into dirt cup.
To reattach dirt cup: Align bottom first and rotate nozzle up, until
it snaps into place.
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