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VX42
Let’s talk safety
Basic safety precautions
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
• It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being
charged inside the appliance.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors and keep the
area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts
and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• 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. Children should
Don’ts
8 Do not pull or carry by charger cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not
run appliance on cord.
8 Don’t handle the charger plug or use the vacuum
cleaner with wet hands.
8 Don’t charge the vacuum cleaner outdoors.
8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects
as this may cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
8 Don’t try to short the terminals of the battery and
the charger.
8 Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with incorrect voltage as
this may result in damage or injury to the user.
The correct voltage is listed on the rating label.
not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and
user maintenance should not be made by children
without supervision
• Only Vax recommend tools and accessories should
be used with this vacuum cleaner
• Keep the charger and vacuum cleaner in a dry place,
and use them indoors only.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance or charger is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water, take it to a Vax authorised repair agent prior
to continuing use. Please contact our Customer Care
Line on: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900
(Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm) or visit www.vax.com.au
/ vax.co.nz for your nearest Vax authorised repair agent.
Please keep instructions for further use.
8 Don’t vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner etc.)
8 Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches
or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where
there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach, and
ammonia drain cleaner).
8 Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass,
nails, screws or coins etc.
8 Don’t not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any
other building or vitreous material.
8 Do not vacuum our, baking soda or any other
powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
Do’s
3 Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted
correctly before using your vacuum cleaner.
3 Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting to charger.
3 Always turn o and disconnect from charger before
carrying out any maintenance.
3 Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
3 Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces
or near open ames.
3 Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords,
non-approved extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord
as it can be a trip hazard.
3 Always carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle.
3 Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
Thank you for buying this Dynamo Power.
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The Dynamo Power is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, as eective
and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets and hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer
and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Dynamo Power
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets and hard oors.
We’re here if you need us
For troubleshooting simply visit or call:
Australia: 1300 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900*
vax.com.au vax.co.nz
*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Dynamo Power
Included with
your machine
Docking station
2-in-1 tool
2-in-1 tool connector
Charger
Screw (for attaching handle
to vacuum cleaner)
Getting to know your machine
On/O switch
Suction control button
Handheld release button
Handheld On/O button
Dirt container
release button
Machine charging ports
2-in-1 tool holder
Floorhead release button
Floorhead
Technical Specication
Name Dynamo Power 25.2V
Model No VX42
Battery voltage 25.2V
Run time 55 minutes
Charge time 5 hours
Weight 3.29kg
Dust bin capacity 0.5l
Subject to technical change without notice. * Low speed setting on hard oors. Images are illustrative only.
*
Charger Specication Accessories & Consumables
Model No YLS0241A- A300050
Input voltage 100-240V~50Hz 0.8A Max
To purchase consumables and
accessories, please visit vax.com.au/vax.co.nz
Pre-motor lter
Model No VX42F
Charging point
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Assembling your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner
Getting started
Line up oorhead with
main body, push rmly
into place.
Line up handle with main
body and lower into place.
Charging your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Charging will be required before rst use. Initial charge requires 10 hours.
Plug the charger into the
back of the docking station
and plug into mains.
Slide the vacuum onto the
docking station. The LED
indicator on the handheld
On/O button will initially
turn green, then illuminate
red to indicate that it is in
place and charging.
Insert screw into back of the
handle and tighten with a
cross head screwdriver until
handle is secured into place.
Once fully charged (8-10)
hours LED indicator on the
handheld On/O button will
illuminate green and turn o
to power saving mode.
When the vacuum needs recharging the LED
indicator on the handheld On/O button will
ash red and the machine will cut out.
Using your machine Using your machine
Operating as an upright vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Do not use brushbar on hard oors as it may cause damage.
Unplug the charger from
the mains and remove
the vacuum from the
docking station.
Press the ON button on
the handle to turn the
machine on.
Place foot on the oorhead and
pull the handle backwards to
recline the machine.
To select between fast and
slow suction press the
suction controller button.
The brushbar will
not rotate when the
vacuum cleaner is in
the upright position.
TIP
Operating as a handheld vacuum cleaner
Using your machine
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
For a more detailed clean, line up and push the 2-in-1 connector
into the handheld nozzle, then push and attach the 2-in-1 tool
securely onto the connector.
Press the On/O button to switch the
handheld o. Pull and remove the 2-in-1
tool and connector from the nozzle. Line
up and return handheld into main body.
Press the On/O button to
switch the handheld on.
Always take extra care
when cleaning stairs.
Always switch the handheld
o before connecting
or disconnecting the
accessories and before
returning the handheld to
the main body.
CAUTION
Taking care of your machine
Emptying the dirt container
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Squeeze tabs to remove lter,
lter frame and separator.
Press the dirt container release
button to remove the dirt container.
Hold dirt container over a bin
allowing dirt/debris to fall out.
Don’t over ll the dirt
container. Replace the
lters every 6 months,
depending on level of use.
Severely discoloured and
damaged lters need
to be replaced.
TIP
Taking care of your machine
24hr
Cleaning the lter
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lters in place.
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Tap lter, lter frame and
separator over a bin to remove
any dirt and debris. Do not
wash lter frame or separator.
Press the dirt container
release button to remove
the dirt container.
Pull foam lter from
underneath of lter frame.
Wash foam lter under
running water (max 40’C).
Do not use detergent.
Squeeze tabs to remove lter,
lter frame and separator.
Leave for at least 24 hours or
until fully dry before replacing
into the machine.
For best cleaning
result lters require
cleaning every 4-6
uses or as needed.
TIP
Taking care of your machine/Let’s talk technical
Cleaning the terminals
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lters in place.
Using a dry cloth or soft dusting brush remove any dust or debris from terminals in vacuum, on handheld
and on docking station.
For best performance terminals in vacuum, on handheld
CAUTION
Battery Maintenance
• Never short-circuit the battery, i.e. never touch both poles simultaneously, especially with metal objects.
• Never dismantle the battery.
• Never expose the battery to high temperatures.
• Improper handling can lead to liquid leaking from the battery. This can cause skin irritations. Avoid any contact
with the uid.
• Do not replace the battery with a battery of a dierent type.
• If it becomes necessary to replace the battery, contact the Vax Careline on AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900
to determine the location of your nearest authorised service agent.
and on docking station must be free from dust and dirt.
Clearing blockages
Press the handheld
release button. Lift to
remove the handheld
from the main body.
Press the oorhead
release button and pull
oorhead to remove.
Remove any blockage
from the main body.
Let’s talk technical/Accessories
Cleaning blockage for the brushbar
If the brushbar has been
obstructed, the motor
protection sensor may have
been activated. Clear any
obstruction from the brushbar,
stand the machine onto the
docking station and wait
30 minutes for the vacuum
cleaner to reset itself.
Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or hair
caught around the brushbar.
Changing the brushbar
Turn the lock release to unlock
the oorhead cover. Lift and
remove oorhead cover.
Remove brush bar by lifting side
of brushbar not connected to the
spindle rst.
Replace the brushbar. Fitting
the spindle side rst, line up
and push the brushbar into
the spindle. Push the other
side of the brushbar back into
the oorhead and ret the
oorhead cover.
Don’t forget your accessories!
AU: www.vax.com.au / NZ: www.vax.co.nz
Pre-motor lter
Model No. VX42F
What to do if it goes wrong
Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?
Why isn’t my vacuum
cleaner charging?
Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?
SolutionProblem
• Check the machine is fully charged. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the
docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Check the handheld has been correctly tted into the main body.
• Check terminals on vacuum, handheld and docking station are clean.
Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor may have
been activated. Clear any obstruction from the brushbar. Wait 30 minutes for
the vacuum cleaner to reset itself.
• Check the vacuum is connected correctly to the docking station.
Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Check terminals on vacuum, handheld and docking station are clean.
Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• Check charger and docking station for damage. If damaged please contact
our Customer Care Line on: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the
docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Empty the dirt container and clean lters. Go to the ‘Taking care of your
machine’ page.
• There may be a blockage in the vacuum cleaner. Go to ‘Clearing blockages’.
• The brushbar may not be turning. Go to ‘My brushbar isn’t turning?’ below.
• Low suction has been selected, increase to high suction. Go to ‘Using
your machine’.
My brushbar
isn’t turning.
Why is the LED light
Continually ashing?
• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor
may have been activated. Clear any obstruction from the brushbar.
Wait 30 minutes for the vacuum cleaner to reset itself.
• The brushbar may be blocked. Go to the ‘Let’s talk technical’ page.
• The Red light will ash when the vacuum needs recharging.
Go to ‘Getting started’.
Getting in touch
* Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.
Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149 Australia.
Careline AU: 1300 361 505 www.vax.com.au
Careline NZ: 0800 800 900 www.vax.co.nz
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