USER GUIDE
VX80
SAFETY INFORMATION
About this user guide
Read this user guide completely before
using the machine. Keep this user
guide for reference. If you pass your
machine on to third parties, it must
be accompanied with this user guide.
Failure to adhere to this user guide can
lead to serious injuries or damage to
the machine. We assume no liability for
damage caused as a result of failure
to adhere to this user guide. Important
information not included in this chapter
is indicated as follows:
WARNING: Warns of health
!
hazards and identies possible
risks of injury.
CAUTION: Indicates possible
dangers to the machine or
other objects.
NOTE Highlights tips and information.
General usage
This stick vac is intended for
household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use.
Only use the stick vac indoors on
dry surfaces and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp
objects such as glass, nails, screws,
coins, etc.
Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, or items that are
burning or smoking.
Don’t use in an area that is wet
or where there may be harmful uids
(chlorine, bleach and ammonia
drain cleaner).
Don’t attempt to remove blockages
with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your stick vac.
Only Vax recommended charger,
tools and accessories should be used
with this stick vac and always check
the oorhead and accessories are
free from damage, dirt and debris
before use.
Always turn o or unplug the stick
vac from the charger before carrying
out any maintenance. Please refer to
the appropriate section in the user
guide to review necessary precautions.
Always make sure the separator
and lters are tted correctly before
using your stick vac.
Keep all openings clear and free
from debris as this may aect the
airow/suction.
Take extra care when using the
stick vac on the stairs.
WARNING: Always switch o
!
the stick vac and unplug from
the charger and mains before
carrying out any maintenance or
troubleshooting.
CAUTION: Don’t over ll the
dirt container to avoid blocking
the air ow through the stick vac.
For best cleaning results, empty
the dirt container after every use.
Filters should be tapped over a bin
every 4-6 uses to remove dirt and
debris and washed every 3 months.
Filters should be replaced every
6-9 months depending on the level
of use.
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Safety
This stick vac can be used by
children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the stick
vac in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not
play with the stick vac. Cleaning and
user maintenance must not be made
by children without supervision.
Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing
away from moving parts and openings
whilst using the stick vac.
Don’t use the stick vac if it has been
dropped, damaged, immersed in water
or left outdoors.
Don’t handle the charger plug or
use the stick vac with wet hands.
Don’t use the stick vac charger if
the charger cord or plug is damaged.
Don’t unplug the charger by pulling
on the charger cord.
Power supply
WARNING: For the purposes
!
of recharging the battery, only
use the detachable supply unit
provided with this appliance.
Don’t charge the stick vac outdoors,
or leave the charger connected to the
mains when not in use.
Don’t use the stick vac with the
incorrect charger as this may result
in damage or injury to the user. The
correct charger information is listed on
the ratings label.
Always use the charger supplied
with the stick vac. If charging the stick
vac through an extension cord, use
only SAA approved 10amp extension
cords. Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it can be a trip
hazard.
Brushbar
WARNING: The brushbar in
!
the powered head constantly
rotates when switched on. Never
use the powered head on one spot
for an extended period of time as
the brushbar may damage the oor
surface. Always turn the powered
head brushbar o when cleaning
hard oors. To prevent any
damage being sustained, test on an
inconspicuous area of the ooring rst.
CAUTION: If the brushbar in
the powered head has been
obstructed, the brushbar motor
protection sensor may have been
activated. The brushbar will stop
and the light on the powered head
will illuminate red. To reset switch
the brushbar and stick vac o,
remove the powered head from the
reach wand/handheld and clear any
obstruction. Wait 1 minute before
retting the powered head tool,
switch the stick vac on and press
the brushbar ON/OFF button.
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Storage
Store your stick vac in a cool, dry
area. If lters have been cleaned as
per user guide instructions ensure
they are thoroughly dry before storing
away. This stick vac does not stay
upright without constant support.
Between uses, lie at on the oor
in a suitable location so that it does
not become a trip hazard or can be
stepped on.
Battery and Disposal
CAUTION: The battery used in
this device may present a
risk of re or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do not disassemble
or heat above manufacturer’s
maximum temperature limit
(60°C/140°F) or incinerate. Use of
another battery may present a risk
of re or explosion.
The battery is to be disposed of
safely at your local battery recycling
centre.
Do not attempt to disassemble
the battery, remove any component
projecting from the battery terminals
and do not dispose of in a re.
The battery and charger have no
user serviceable parts. Fire or injury
may result.
Battery Safety Precautions:
Do not place vacuum or batteries
near re or heat. This will reduce the
risk of explosion and possible injury.
Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery
pack or charger
that has been dropped or received
a sharp blow. A damaged battery is
subject to explosion. Properly dispose
of a dropped or damaged battery
immediately.
Batteries can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such
as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use
any cordless product in the presence
of open ame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, ush with water immediately.
Do not charge vacuum in a damp
or wet location. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
For best results, charge the
battery tool in a location where the
temperature is more than 10°C but
less than 37°C. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury,
do not store outside or in vehicles.
Under extreme usage or
temperature conditions, battery leakage
may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with the skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with
lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets
into the eyes, ush them with clean
water for at least 10 minutes, then
seek immediate medical attention.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Store the battery pack where the
temperature is below 27°C.
The battery must be removed from
the appliance before it is scrapped.
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The appliance must be disconnected
from the supply mains when ever
removing the battery.
The battery is to be disposed of
safely.
W
ARNING: WARNING: For the
!
purpose of recharging the
battery, only use detachable
supply unit type ZD24W340060
provided with this appliance.
Charger Safety Precautions:
The charger must not be damp,
and should never be used in a damp
environment.
Do not use the charger if it has
suered any heavy shock or jolting, or
is damaged in any other way.
Do not conduct charging in a
position which may become exposed
to sunlight or other heat
source. Recommended temperature
range at charging vicinity is 10° to 25°
C.
Do not conduct charging operations
in the vicinity of ammable materials.
Example: Cloth,
packaging materials, paint, spray paint
or aerosols, lubricant, thinners, petrol
containers, gas
containers or gas appliances.
Do not cover any ventilating slots
and provide adequate ventilation during
operation.
Never modify, disassemble or
attempt to repair the product yourself.
Do not allow the charger or
batteries to become contaminated with
any material which could
be conductive.
Remove the plug of the product
from the power socket when it is not
in use or when cleaning it.
Protect battery contacts to avoid a
short circuit caused by metallic objects
which could cause
a re or explosion!
Do not charge batteries which show
signs they have leaked electrolyte.
Dispose of them properly.
Never charge a damaged battery.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE
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WELCOME TO VAX
Thank you for buying the Vax BLADE 2,
we hope you enjoy using your new product.
This user guide will help you get the most
out of your machine and gives advice
on maintenance and cleaning.
GET IN TOUCH
Need help with your machine?
For troubleshooting tips and machine help
see page 15 or visit vax.com.au / vax.co.nz
Alternatively, our Customer Care Team is here to
help and provide support with assembly, operational
or performance problems, and buying and tting
new accessories.
Call us on:
Australia: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287)*
New Zealand: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695)*
*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.
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YOUR MACHINE
Make a note of your machine details:
Model:
Serial Number:
* 1 year guarantee on battery
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Technical Specication Charger Specication
340060
Name Blade 2
Model number VX80
Battery voltage
Run time Up to 45 mins
Charge time 3 hours
Weight 3.4kg
Dust bin capacity 0.6l
29.
2V
Model number
Input voltage
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Output voltage
Battery Specication
Type Lithium-Ion
Rating 2.0 Ah
Use with E
charger only
ZD24W
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00-240V ~ 50/60Hz
0.8A Max
34.0V
rechargeable battery
58.4Wh / 29.2V
tek model ZD24W340060
3
00mA
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Accessories & Consumables
Pre-motor lter Model No. VX82F
To purchase consumables and
accessories, please visit vax.com.au /
vax.co.nz
Subject to technical change without notice.
*Runtime based on machine hard oor
usage with Brushbar and boost o.
It is recommended that the Powered
Brushbar is turned o for use on Hard
Floors.
Images are illustrative only.
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Accessories
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Crevice Tool
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Dusting Brush
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Filter VX82F
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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Fig.
A. Carry handle
B. Dirt container
C. Dirt release button
D. Filter cover and lter
E. Dirt container release latch
F. Battery level indicator light
G. Boost button
H. Brushbar ON/OFF button
I. ON/OFF button
J. Charging port
K. Reach wand
L. Powered head
M. Brushbar
N. Charger
O. Wall mount, 2 screws and wall plugs
P. Crevice tool storage caddy
Contents Fig.
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A. Crevice tool B. Dusting brush
Unpacking and assembly
1. Unpack the contents and check they are
complete. (Fig.
1
and
2
).
2. Attach the reach wand and powered
head to the handheld. They will click
when locked into place (Fig.
3
).
3. Push the crevice tool storage caddy
onto the reach wand and slot the tool
into place (Fig.
4
).
Attaching the wall mount
1. Without the handheld attached to the
reach wand and powered head, push the
wall bracket onto the top and back of the
reach wand. (Fig. 5/1 ).
2. Choose a location for the stick vac to be
stored, preferably near to a mains supply
although not directly above or below a
mains socket. Stand the stick vac powered
head and wand against the wall, ensuring
the powered head is at on the oor.
3. Holding the wall bracket securely
against the wall, use a pencil to make a
small mark for each screw. (Fig. 5/2 )
Use the screws and wall plugs to secure
the wall bracket to the wall.
4. The charger cord and dusting brush
can be tted onto the wall bracket
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(Fig.
).
5. Fully assemble the stick vac and rmly
press the stick vac into the wall bracket
to secure. Always ensure the stick vac is
securely locked into place.
Charging the stick vac
NOTE The initial charge is 4 hours
and charging will be required before
rst use. Failure to fully charge the
battery before rst use may result in
poor battery performance. The life
expectancy of the battery will vary
depending on the usage of the
stick vac.
1. To charge the stick vac, securely attach
the stick vac into the wall bracket. You
can also charge as a handheld; detach the
stick vac from the reach wand and tools,
and place on a at, stable surface.
2. Insert the charger lead into the
charging port (Fig. 1/J ) located on the
carry handle of the handheld and plug the
charger plug into the mains.
3. The battery indicator level lights will
illuminate in turn as the battery charges,
until all four lights are illuminated (Fig.
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/1 and 7/2 ) Once fully charged, the
lights will go out. If charging for the rst
time the initial charge time is 4 hours.
4. When the stick vac is in use the battery
level indicator lights will illuminate
indicating how much charge is remaining.
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When less than 20% charge is remaining
the bottom light will ash red indicating
the battery is running low and charging is
required (Fig. 7/3).
Using the stick vac
WARNING: The brushbar in the
!
powered head constantly rotates
when switched on. Never use the
powered head on one spot for an
extended period of time as the
brushbar may damage the oor
surface. Always turn the powered
head brushbar o when cleaning hard
oors. To prevent any damage being
sustained, test on an inconspicuous
area of the ooring rst.
CAUTION: If the brushbar in the
powered head has been
obstructed, the brushbar motor
protection sensor may have been
activated. The brushbar will stop
and the light on the powered head
will illuminate red (Fig. 18 ). To reset
switch the brushbar and stick vac
o, remove the powered head from
the reach wand/handheld and clear
any obstruction. Wait 1 minute before
retting the powered head tool,
switch the stick vac on and press the
brushbar ON/OFF button.
1. Place your foot on the powered head
(Fig. 8/1) and pull the handle backwards
to recline (Fig. 8/2) .
2. To switch the stick vac on, press the
ON/OFF button located on the handle
(Fig. 9/1). The On/O button and battery
level indicator lights on the handle will
illuminate (Fig. 7/2).
3. To increase suction for particularly
dirty areas that require additional cleaning
boost mode can be activated (Fig. 9/3).
When the stick vac is switched on, the
boost on/o button will also illuminate,
conrming that the boost mode is ‘On’.
Pressing the boost button will deactivate/
activate the boost mode.
4. To switch the brushbar on, press the
brushbar ON/OFF button (Fig. 9/2).
The light on the powered head and the
brushbar ON/OFF light will illuminate
when the brushbar is on and the brushbar
will constantly spin. Press the brushbar
ON/OFF button again to turn the
brushbar o.
NOTE: The powered head brushbar
should be ON for carpets and OFF for
hard oors. Constant use of the boost
mode and brushbar will reduce the
battery run time.
5. All of the accessories, including the
powered head can be attached directly
onto the handheld (Fig. 10 ) or the reach
wand. The crevice tool and dusting
brush can be used for hard to reach
places and at dierent heights for above
oor cleaning.
MAINTAINING THE STICK VAC
WARNING: Always switch o
!
the stick vac and unplug from the
charger and mains before carrying out
any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Removing and retting the dirt container
1. Push down the latch on the dirt
container (Fig. 11/1) to release, tilt and lift
to remove the dirt container from the stick
vac. (Fig. 11/2).
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NOTE: Before retting, if the lid of the
container with separator has been
removed for cleaning make sure the
separator has been locked into place
(Fig. 13 ).
2. To ret, line up the dirt container
connection with the stick vac handle
(Fig. 12/1). Press the dirt container
release latch (Fig. 12/2) and push the dirt
container onto the stick vac. Release the
dirt container latch to lock the dirt into
place.
3. When correctly tted all 3 connection
points will be aligned and will sit ush
(Fig. 13 ).
Emptying the dirt container
1. Push down the latch on the dirt
container (Fig. 11/1) to release, tilt and lift
to remove the dirt container from the stick
vac. (Fig. 11/2).
2. Hold the dirt container over a bin and
press the dirt release button to allow dirt
and debris to fall out. (Fig. 14/1 & 2).
3. To close, push the dirt release door
until it locks into place (Fig. 14/3).
CAUTION: Don’t over ll the dirt
container to avoid blocking the air
ow through the stick vac.
For best cleaning results, empty the
dirt container after every use. Filters
should be tapped over a bin every
4-6 uses to remove dirt and debris
and washed every 3 months. Filters
should be replaced every 6-9 months
depending on the level of use.
Cleaning the lter and separator
1. Empty the dirt container (Fig. 14 ).
2. Push the tab on the lid of the dirt
container to access the lter
(Fig. 15/1 & 2). Lift the lter cover
and separator from the dirt container
(Fig. 15/3).
3. Tap the separator over a bin to remove
dirt and debris and wipe over the metal
shroud with a dry cloth (Fig. 16/1).
4. Pull the tab on the lter to remove from
the separator (Fig. 16/2). Tap the lter
against the bin to remove any dirt and
debris (Fig. 16/3).
5. Wash the lter under running water
(40°C max) (Fig. 17 ). Leave for at least
24hrs or until fully dry before replacing.
Cleaning and replacing the powered
head brushbar
1. Using a coin, push and turn the
brushbar lock anticlockwise to release
the brushbar (Fig. 19/1).
2. Pull the brushbar out from the
brushbar housing (Fig. 20/1).
3. To remove any threads or hair, slide the
blade of a pair of scissors into the groove
on the brushbar and cut along the groove.
Clear any dirt/debris from the end caps
and inside the housing of the powered
head (Fig. 21 ).
4. Ret the brushbar (Fig. 20/2) and turn
the brushbar lock clockwise to lock
(Fig. 19/2).
Removing and replacing the powered
head belt
1. Using a cross head screwdriver,
unscrew the 3 screws and remove the
cover (Fig. 22/1)
2. If the belt is broken, remove the old belt
and clean any debris from the cogs.
To replace the belt rstly hook the belt
over the small cog. Slide the belt over the
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top of the large cog and rotate the belt
and cog anticlockwise. During rotation the
belt will slide onto the cog (Fig. 22/2)
3. Ret the belt cover and tighten the
screws to secure.
Checking for blockages
1. Press the handheld release button and
remove the reach wand. Check and clear
any dirt and debris from the handheld
connection point and the bin inlet.
(Fig. 23/1).
2. Check the powered head for any
blockages and use a blunt object to
remove the blockage. (Fig. 23/2).
3. To test for a blockage in the reach
wand, drop a small ball of paper into the
wand. The paper will drop through if
the wand is clear. Use a broom handle
or similar blunt object to remove any
blockage (Fig. 23/3).
TROUBLESHOOTING
There is an accessory missing
Check the contents (Fig. 2 ).
Why does the stick vac have no power?
The stick vac may need recharging.
Go to Charging the stick vac.
The motor thermostat may have
tripped. Empty the dirt container and
check for blockages. Clean the lters
and allow the stick vac to cool for
approximately 1 hour. If you have washed
the lters, wait 24 hours to fully dry
before placing back on the stick vac.
Why won’t the stick vac pick up?
The dirt container may be blocked.
Check the dirt container and hand held
inlet for blockages.
Go to Emptying the dirt container.
The lters may be clogged. Go to
Cleaning the lter and separator.
There maybe a blockage.
Go to Checking for blockages.
The brushbar on the powered head
has not been activated. Go to Using the
stick vac.
The powered head may be blocked.
Go to Cleaning and replacing the
powered head brushbar.
The stick vac, powered head and
reach wand may not be correctly tted.
Go to Unpacking and assembly.
Why is there a red light on the unit?
Battery charge is running low (<20%).
Go to Charging the stick vac.
Why is there a red light on the
powered head?
The powered head brushbar has been
obstructed. Go to Cleaning and replacing
the powered head brushbar.
Why won’t the powered head turn?
The brushbar on the powered head
has not been activated. Go to Using the
stick vac.
The tool/brushbar may be obstructed.
Go to Cleaning and replacing the
powered head brushbar.
The stick vac, powered head and
reach wand may not be correctly tted.
Go to Unpacking and assembly.
The belt on the tool may be broken.
Go to Removing and replacing the
powered head belt.
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Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia
Careline AU: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287) www.vax.com.au
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
2 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Careline NZ: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695) www.vax.co.nz
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