Vacforce VF001 User manual

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VF001
2000W Bag or Bagless
www.vacforce.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from the power outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. This is a dry unit only.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
4. The appliance is not intended for use by children, infirmed or disabled persons without supervision.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
6. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service centre before using.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
9. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
10. Do not put foreign objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked. Keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow. Failure to do so may result in motor overheating.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
12. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
13. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
14. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they are
present.
15. Unplug before connecting the hose.
16. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
17. Do not use without either a dust bag or dust-box and filter in place.
18. Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
19. We recommend you do not use your vacuum on carpet cleaning foams or similar products, or sucking up
building materials including powders or concrete/plaster dust. They could damage consumable items or
key parts in your vacuum and render your warranty invalid.
20. Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
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FEATURES OF THIS VACUUM CLEANER – THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
1. This vacuum cleaner can be used either as a bag or a bagless unit. To use as a bag unit,
simply use the paper dust bag provided. To use as a bagless unit, remove the paper dust
bag and use the plastic dust box collector provided.
2. To turn the vacuum cleaner ON/OFF, depress the circular knob which is located on the top
of the vacuum cleaner.
3. Soft Start Feature – When the vacuum cleaner is first turned on, it will draw little power
for the first 2 seconds, and thereafter will “rev” up to maximum performance. This is a
design feature to help reduce the amount of wear and tear on the motor at start-up, thereby
enhancing the life of the motor.
4. Variable Speed Feature – You can vary the “speed” or “suction” by simply rotating the
same circular knob that you used to switch the vacuum cleaner ON. This is a handy
feature when wanting to vacuum small rugs for example. By turning the suction down, the
rug will not stick to the floor tool.
5. Retractable Cord – When you have finished vacuuming and wish to retract the cord back
into the vacuum cleaner, simply press the handle down. You will notice a logo of the plug
on the handle. Depress the handle here. It is always advisable to hold the plug (after
unplugging it from the wall socket) when retracting the cord to prevent damage to
yourself or furniture by the cord whipping whilst it retracts.
6. The combination crevice tool/dusting brush is located at the very back of the vacuum
cleaner, next to the power cord.
7. Please make sure that all the filters MUST be kept clean at all times. If necessary, replace
the filters.
8. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS FOR DRY DIRT ONLY. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY LIQUIDS BE VACUUMED.

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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters and
like radiators, cigarette butts etc.
2. Before you insert the plug into the wall contact, make sure
your hands are dry.
3. Before you start using the vacuum cleaner, please remove
large or sharp objects from the floor in order to prevent damage
to the paper bag or filters.
4. When you want to pull the plug from the wall contact, please
do this at the plug itself and not by means of the electrical cable.
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a plug and a cable which rewinds automatically.
If either the plug or cord gets damaged, both must be repaired by a qualified repairman or electrician,
in order to avoid an electrical hazard.

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ASSEMBLING VACUUM CLEANER
Always remove the plug from the power socket before fitting or removing accessories!
Connecting vacuum cleaner
1. Fitting the flexible hose
Insert flexible hose into the air intake duct on the top
of appliance. Press until it clicks into position.
Removing the flexible hose:
First remove the plug from the power socket. Press the release
buttons and remove hose from the air intake duct.
2. Fitting the extension tubes and accessories
a. Fitting the rod to the handle.
b. Fitting the rod to the floor tool to the rod.

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Ideal for the daily cleaning on carpets and hard floors.
Clean on the carpet
Clean on the hard floor
Cleaning tools use
The combination crevice tool and dusting brush is stored in the accessories holder at the back of the
unit.
1. Crevice tool:
For radiators, crevices, corners, baseboards and between cushions and confined spaces.

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2. Dusting brush is used for the furniture, venetian blinds, books, lamp shades and shelves.
MAINTENANCE
Changing of the dust bag -
USE STARBAG NUMBER AF1025 – Available at your local Bunnings Store
Always operate the cleaner with a paper dust bag or the dust box installed.
If you forget to attach the dust bag or dust box in the wrong manner, the lid may not close completely.
1. After removing the flexible hose open the front cover.
2. Press the lid catch to open the lid

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3. Remove and then replace the paper bag + frame as indicated.
4. Close the lid in the manner as shown below in the picture.

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Cleaning the pre-motor filter (behind the bag)
1. Remove the filter frame as pictured
2. Remove the filter from the frame
3. Replace the filter with a new one.
4. Put the filter back into the filter frame, making sure that it is properly inserted in the frame, and then replace
the filter frame back into the compartment
Changing the exhaust filter
1. Open the grill by pressing the grill latch and then removing the grill
2. The filter is housed inside this grill. Remove this filter and replace it with a new one.
3. Close the grille.
FILTERS AVAILABLE AT BUNNINGS STORES, OR VISIT WWW.VACFORCE.COM

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IF YOU ARE USING THE BAGLESS DUST BOX OPTION:
Fitting the Dust box
1. After removing the flexible hose, open the front cover/lid.
2. Press the lid latch to open the lid.
3. Place the dust box into the cavity.
4. Finally, the last step is to fit the bag frame holder into the slots as indicated below.
Cleaning the Dust box
1. After removing the flexible hose open the front lid just as was done when replacing the dust bag.
2. Pull the dust box completely out of the compartment by the handle.
3. Unclip the latches on the dust box and spill the contents into the waste bin.

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4. Please note that there is also a filter (below) in the dust box which needs to be cleaned regularly.
Whenever you are emptying the dirt contents from the dust box into the bin, remove the filter by
turning it ant-clockwise (to the left) to remove. To replace this filter, simply do the reverse. NOTE:
This filter is washable.
IT MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE RE-USE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
YOU MUST CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
1. No Suction – Check for blockages in the system.
•First remove the floor tool and look for evidence of any blockages. If, so, remove the
debris.
•If the floor tool is clear, then remove the rods and check for blockages.
•If the rods are clear, then remove the hose and check the hose. The easiest way to check if a
hose is blocked is to drop a 5c piece down one end of the hose. If it comes out of the other
end, then there will be no hose blockage
2. Low Suction – Check variable speed, bag and filters
•This unit is equipped with a variable speed/suction control and it may be on the “min”
setting – make sure that the circular knob is rotated to “max” to achieve maximum suction
performance.
•Good suction relies on good airflow. If the paper bag or dust-box has much dirt, replace
with a new bag, or empty the dust-box
•Make sure that all the filters are clean. Blocked filters can seriously affect the suction of
your vacuum cleaner. Make sure that your filters are kept clean regularly. Not only will this
improve the suction performance of the unit, but it will also promote longevity of the
product.
3. Unit does not work
•Make sure that the unit is plugged correctly into the wall socket, and that the wall socket is
turned on.
•Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is turned ON by depressing the circular knob on the top
of the unit
•If the unit still will not work, then ring the number at the end of this Instruction Manual to
find your nearest service centre.
For all warranty or service matters, please visit
www.vacforce.com or simply call [phone]
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS BACK TO THE STORE OF
PURCHASE