Vax VCW-01 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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Carpet Washer

Vax model number:

VCW-01

CARPET WASHER

VCW-01

(UK only)

instruction manual

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VCW-01

1. Diagram

Vax VCW-01

2

parts overview

Fig.1/1

1

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1 Handle
2 Clean Water Tank Latch
3 Clean Water Tank
4 Dirty Water Tank Latch
5

Dirty W

a

ter Tank Handle
6 Brushbar
7 Dirty water tank
8 Dirty water tank door
9 Dirty water tank lid

10 Solution tube clip
11 Power cord
12 Lower cord clip
13 Lower cord wrap with quick cord release
14

P

o

wer on/off pedal
15 Solution tube port
16 Handle release pedal
17 Tool caddy
18

Carry handle

19 Cord wrap
20 Hose wrap
21 Solution tube
22 Upholstery/stair hose adaptor
23

Uphols

t

ery/stair hose
24 Upholstery/stair attachment
25 Solution spray trigger
26 8x Screws

21

22

24

25

26

23

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safety information

2. Safety Information

When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions
should always be observed, including the following:

1. Do not leave the carpet washer unattended when
plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use.

2. To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors.

3. Not to be used as a toy. Close supervision is
necessary when used by or near children or the
infirm.

4. Use only as described in this manual.

5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply
cord and/or plug is damaged, they must be replaced
by the manufacturer, a Vax Service Agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

6. Do not pull or carry 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.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.

8. Do not handle the plug or carpet washer with wet
hands.

9. Do not put any objects into openings or operate with
openings blocked, keep them free of anything that
may reduce airflow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing fingers and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.

11. Do not use the carpet washer on any glowing,
burning or smoking particles.

12. Do not use without the solution tank and dirty
water tank in place.

13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may
be present.

15. Keep the carpet washer on the floor.

16. Regularly examine the supply cord for damage such
as cr

acking or ageing. If damage is found the power

cord should be replaced before further use.

17.

Do no

t attempt to remove blockages with sharp

objects as they may cause damage.

18. Store indoors put away after use to prevent
tripping accidents.

19. Using improper voltage may result in damage
t

o the motor and possible injury to the user.

The correct voltage is listed on the rating label.

20. A hazard may occur if the carpet washer runs over
the power supply cord.

21.Disconnect from the mains supply before filling,
emptying, servicing or conducting any maintenance
on the machine

NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed
thoroughly before washing.

NOTE: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, a Vax service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
hazard.

NOTE: The carpet washer must be unplugged

from the mains socket outlet after use, and
before cleaning or maintaining the carpet washer.

This appliance is suitable for commercial use, for
example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops
and offices

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.

!!!

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preparing the machine

3. Preparing the Machine

Assembling the carpet washer

Stand base in upright position. Push mid-section onto base by
aligning tabs on inside of mid-section with the pockets on the
base (Fig.3/1).

Insert 4 lower handle/tool caddy screws and tighten until
secure (Fig.3/2).

Slide upper handle down onto unit (Fig.3/3).

Insert the upper handle screw (as shown) and tighten
until secure (Fig.3/4).

NOTE: Make sure the power cord is out of the

way to avoid pinching.

Caddy Assembly

Align tool caddy with screw holes on mid-section
and base (Fig.3/5).

Insert the three (3) tool caddy screws (as shown) and
tighten until secure (Fig.3/6).

Fig.3/1

Fig.3/2

!

Fig.3/3

Fig.3/5

Fig.3/6

Fig.3/4

Mid-Section

Tabs

Pockets

Cord

Base

Back View

Back View

Upper Handle

Clean water
tank handle

Clean water

tank latch

Clean water
t

ank handle

C

lean water

tank latch

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preparing the machine

Cord Storage

Wrap cord around upper and lower cord wraps. Clip plug to
cord to secure for storage (Fig.3/7).

Tool Storage

Place Upholstery/Stair hose adaptor, Upholstery/Stair
hose, and the Upholstery/Stair attachment into their
storing locations (Fig.3/8).

Slide the adaptor end of hose into the left clip
on tool caddy (Fig.3/9).

Run hose from the tool caddy to the upper hose
wrap and press into hose clip No.1 (Fig.3/10).

Continue wrapping hose clockwise, aligning hose into
groove on the bottom hose clip (Fig.3/11).

Wrap hose back to the upper hose wrap and press into hose
clip No.2 (Fig.3/10).

Slide upholstery tool attachment handle into the right clip
of the tool caddy (Fig.3/12).

Fig.3/9

Fig.3/10

Fig.3/11

Fig.3/12

Fig.3/7

Fig.3/8

Upper Cord

Wrap

1

2

Lower Cord

Wrap with

Quick Cord

Release

Upholstery/

Stair hose

Upholstery/

Stair hose

attachment

Hose Clips

Upholstery/

Stair hose

adaptor

Left clip On

Tool caddy

Adaptor end

of hose

Bottom

hose clip

Upholstery

tool

attachment

handle

Right clip

on Tool

caddy

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