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Cordless Stick Vac
User Guide
Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900
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What’s your Vax’s model number? (Located on the top flap of the packaging)
VST144VL / VST144VPPL
What’s your serial number? (Located on the base of the machine)
Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use.
vax.com.au VST144VL / VST144VPPL
General Safety Information
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
1. Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner controls before disconnecting or
connecting from the battery.
3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the charger base before
connecting or disconnecting the vacuum accessories.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
5. 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
a person responsible for their safety.
6. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
7. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not use the vacuum
cleaner charger with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
8. Do not pull or carry charger by cord. Do not use the cord as a
handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep
the cord away from heated surfaces.
9. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
10. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any
openings blocked and do not restrict airflow. Keep all openings
free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might 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 ash, coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot,
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 vapours.
14. Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
15. Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins, concrete or plaster dust.
16. Do not use without ALL of the filters in place.
17. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
18. Keep vacuuming area well lit.
19. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
20. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the vacuum
cleaner from the charger base.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the battery charger before assembling, opening
or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting
the attachments.
WARNING: Do not recharge non-rechargable batteries.
WARNING: Indoor Use Only.
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful unit.
Before plugging in the battery charger make sure the
switch is in the ‘off’ position. Hold the vacuum cleaner
firmly when starting and in use.
IMPORTANT: If the inlet OR floor head is blocked, switch off
the vacuum cleaner and remove the blockage(s) before
re-starting the vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters improves vacuum performance.
Vax recommends that your filters should be checked and
cleaned periodically. If your filters are washable make sure
they are completely dry before inserting back into the
vacuum cleaner.
This machine is intended for household use only, and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900