Vax VX40 User Manual

Download

20L Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner

User Guide

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Get Cleaning...

What’s your Vax’s model number?

V X 4 0

What’s your serial number?

Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use.

vax.com.au vax.co.nz

(Located on the top of the machine)

VX40

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Machine Overview

1. Motor housing

2. Tank

3. Flexible hose

4. Extension tubes x3

5. Crevice attachment

6. Foam lter

7. Dry lter

8. Paper dust bag

9. Dual function oor tool (dry / liquids accessory)

10. On/o switch

11. Carry handle

12. Accessory holders

13. Filter Retainer

vax.com.au

vax.co.nz 2

General Safety Information

This machine is intended for household use only, and NOT for commercial or industrial use.

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

1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from the socket when not in use.

2. Not to be used as a toy.

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

5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax recommended attachments.

6. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a recommended service agent to avoid a hazard.

7. Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands. Do not leave outdoors.

8. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the machine over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

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

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

11. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.

12. Do not use the vacuum without the filters in place.

13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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

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

16. Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.

17. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.

18. Use only approved 10 amp extension cords. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be tripped over. Only use a weatherproof 10 amp extension cord when using in wet mode.

19. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.

20. To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side. Use appliance in normal vacuuming position.

21. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs.

22. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the vacuum cleaner.

23. Do not carry appliance while motor is running.

24. We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.

WHEN USING BLOWER FUNCTION:

25. Direct air discharge at work area only – never at people or animals.

26. Do not use blower as a sprayer in wet mode.

27. Wear a dust mask and protective eye wear.

WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the machine from the electrical outlet before assembling, opening, emptying the dirt container, before connecting/disconnecting the attachments, or carrying out maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

IMPORTANT: If the hose or tools are blocked, switch off the cleaner and remove the blockage(s) before re-starting your machine.

IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters and replacing them regularly maintains vacuum performance. Vax recommends that your filters should be checked, cleaned and replaced periodically.

DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM CLEANER CAUSED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF NOT ADHERING TO THE GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE INVALIDATES THE WARRANTY.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

If servicing of this product is required, it should only be performed by a qualified service agent. Please visit the Vax website for a most up to date list of vax service agents.

vax.com.au / vax.co.nz

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Operation

Assembling the vacuum cleaner

Place the tank upside down and rmly press the four caster wheels into the base of the tank.

Attach the 3 piece wand to the end of the hose and then the dual function oor tool to the end of the wand.

Place the top motor housing cover onto the main tank and secure into position with the retaining clips on each side.

Push the exible hose into the connector and twist slightly clockwise. To remove the exible hose, twist house anticlockwise and pull.

Use bristles on the oor tool for hard surfaces.

For soft surfaces such as carpet, remove bristles by pressing the 2 clips down.

vax.com.au

vax.co.nz 4

Operation

SETUP the Cleaner from WET to DRY Vacuuming

Empty the tank and dispose of any liquid which may have been picked up in wet mode.

Remove the foam lter.

Dry o any excess moisture from the oat cage.

NOTE: as the suction power decreases, this may indicate that the paper dust bag is full and needs replacing.

Place the top motor housing cover onto the main tank and secure into position with the two retaining clips.

Attach the dry lter beneath the motor housing by pushing it on. (This dry lter must ALWAYS be used in dry vacuuming mode to help provide protection and avoid motor damage).

Connect the vacuum cleaner to the power supply and switch ON by pushing the on/o switch “I”.

Once the dry lter has been pushed onto the oat cage - align the lter retainer cap onto the base of lter and turn clockwise to lock into place.

Attach the paper dust bag to the inner side of the hose connector on the inside of the tank as shown.

Push the bag on to the hose connector.

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Operation

SETUP the Cleaner from DRY to WET Vacuuming

Empty the tank and dispose of any dirt/dust which may have been picked up previously in dry mode.

Remove the dry lter and replace it with the foam lter – this slides over the oat cage as shown.

NOTE: Never vacuum dry dust and dirt with just

this foam lter tted as it will provide little or no protection, resulting in motor damage. To be used in wet mode only.

When vacuuming up uids – the crevice nozzle can be used when the water level is too high to use the oor tool. To ensure the air ow is adequate, we recommend that the end of the nozzle is not totally immersed.

Remove dust bag from tank.

When the uids have reached the maximum tank capacity, the oat regulator will cover the motor lter causing the motor to work harder and it will become noticeably nosier. At this point turn o the machine and unplug it from the mains power and empty the tank.

Place the top motor housing cover onto the main tank and secure into position with the two retaining clips.

Once the water tank is emptied, place the top motor housing cover back onto the main tank and secure into position with the two retaining clips.

NOTE: Clean and dry the inside and outside of the machine before storage.

Connect the vacuum cleaner to the power supply and switch ON by pushing the on/o switch “I” to continue to vacuum in wet mode.

vax.com.au

vax.co.nz 6

Operation

SETUP the Blower Function

WARNING: Keep bystanders clear from blowing debris (including persons and animals)

WARNING: Wear a dust mask and protective eye wear when using blower function .

IMPORTANT: Make sure the tank container is empty before using the blower.

Remove the hose from the standard hose outlet used for cleaning modes and place it on the blower outlet located at the back of the machine. Remove oor tool and connect the crevice nozzle to hose.

Connect the vacuum cleaner to the power supply and switch ON by pushing the on/o switch “I”.

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Maintenance

(Keep your Vax as good as new)

Storage

Before storing away, make sure to empty all contents of tank container.

Make sure all parts, tank and lters are dry prior to storing machine.

Installing and cleaning the DRY lter

NOTE: Unplug machine from the power outlet before performing maintenance.

Installing Dry Filter

1. Install the dry lter over the lter cage with the at end of the lter towards the vacuum power head. Carefully

push lter in until it stops against the power head. (g.1 & 2)

2. Place lter retainer on top of cartridge lter over the raise lip and tighten down by turning retainer clockwise,

do not over tighten. (g. 3 & 4)

Removing and Cleaning Dry Filter (THIS FILTER IS NOT WASHABLE)

1. Unlock and remove the lter retainer by turning retainer handle anticlockwise.

2. Carefully hold and pull the dry lter up for removal. (g.5)

3. Clean the cartridge lter by gently tapping or brushing dirt o. For optimal performance it is recommended

to regularly change this lter depending on level of use (eg. 3-6 months).

4. Install cleaned or new lter into place as instructed above.

vax.com.au

vax.co.nz 8

Maintenance

(Keep your Vax as good as new)

Installing and cleaning the FOAM lter

NOTE: Unplug machine from the power outlet before performing maintenance.

Installing Foam Filter

1. Follow instructions to remove dry dust lter rst before changing to foam lter.

2. Carefully slide foam lter down over the lter cage making sure the whole cage is covered. (g.1 & 2)

Cleaning Foam Filter

3. Carefully remove foam lter. (g.3)

4. Use a mild soap and water solution to wash foam lter and rinse with clean water. (g.4)

5. Allow lter to air dry before installing and using again.

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

FAQ’s

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

Problem Cause Solution

The appliance doesn’t work

No power

Functional fault in the power cord, switch, or motor

Tank is full of liquid

Check the power supply.

Have the damaged part checked by qualified personnel or replace it.

Empty the tank

Dust is escaping from the motor cover

Low suction power and high motor speed / vibrations

The dust bag is missing or damaged Put in a dust bag or replace it.

Dust bag is full

Suction nozzle, hose, or tank inlet is blocked.

Replace the dust bag

Check the suction nozzle, hose, and tank inlet for obstructions.

Vax VX40 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual