Vax KURV K-010, KURV K-011 Instruction Manual

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Please read carefully before using this cleaner.

Always fully extend the mains cable before use.

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instruction manual

Handheld Vac

Vax model number:

K-010
K-011

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K-010/K-011

1. Diagram

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parts overview

Fig.1/1

1 On/off button
2 Charging light
3 Filter adaptor
4 Filter

5 Dirt cup
6 Soft tip nozzle
7

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8

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9 Charger
10 Charging slot
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safety information

2. Safety Information

For Household Use Only

When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions
should always be observed, including the following:

WARNING: Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.

1. Do not charge the unit outdoors.

2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner control before
connecting or disconnecting from the mains supply.

3. 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 use of the appliance by
person responsible for their safety.

5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the
appliance is not working, as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a Vax Authorised Service Agent or
suitably qualified person for examination, repair or
adjustment.

7. Do not abuse the cord. Keep the cord away from
heated surface. Do not pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not close the cord in a door.

8. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

9. This product contains rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries.
Do not throw batteries into fire or expose them to
high temperatures, as they may burst.

10. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and 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 pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or
anything ho

t, smoking or burning objects.

13. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapour.

14. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc).

15.

Do no

t use without the filter in place.

16. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as
glass, mails, screws, coins, etc.

17. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

18. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs

19. Store the appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.

20. Use only the charge supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge.

21. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extension cords.
Non-approved extension cords may over heat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord
cannot be pulled or tripped over.

IMPORTANT: For dry debris use only.

WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the

hand vac from the electrical outlet before
assembling, opening or emptying the dirt container,
or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.

IMPORTANT: Washing filters improves the

hand vac performance. Make sure all the filters
are completely dry before inserting back into the
hand vac.

This hand vac is intended for household use only and not
for commercial or industrial use.

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storage / charging

3. Storage / Charging

Charging / Storage base

Designed to sit in the charging base on a flat surface.

Charging

NOTE: Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.

IMPORTANT: Before first use, charge your unit
for at least 24 hours.

Power switch must be in the OFF position when unit is
charging on base. If charging light is not illuminated, press
ON/OFF button to assure unit is turned off. Remember,
unit will not charge if charging light is not illuminated.

Place unit in charger/storage base (Fig.3/1).

Make sure to align slot in cleaner with charging tab on back
of base (Fig.3/2).

Connect wall charger to the outlet (Fig.3/3).

Charging light will illuminate when unit is properly placed in
the base. Unit will be charged in 16-24hours. The light
will not change colour or shut off when the unit is fully
charged (Fig.3/4)

Fig.3/1

Fig.3/2

Fig.3/4

Charging
Light

Slot

Charging
Ta b

Fig.3/3

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