Vax VX1 User manual

Hard floor robotic sweeper
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VX1
User Guide
Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900
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Machine Overview
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Components & attachments
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FEATURES
1. Side brushes
2. Bumper
3. “Battery low” LED indicator
4. “Dirt cup full” LED indicator
& “Clog” LED indicator
5. “Charging” LED indicator
6. Cover
7. Finger guide
8. Wheels
9. Intake
10. Cli sensors
11. Dusting sheet holder
12. Dusting sheet holder grips
13. Lower housing
14. Battery cover
15. Power switch
16. DC jack receptical
COMPONENTS & ATTACHMENTS
17. Robotic sweeper
18. Rechargable battery (NiMH)
19. Dusting sheet
20. Power supply / AC adapter
21. Dusting sheet holder
22. Side brushes

General Safety Information
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NZ: 0800 800 900
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the robotic sweeper, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
Concerning groups of persons
1. 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.
2. This appliance is not to be used as a toy; pay close attention when used by or near children.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don’t play with the appliance.
Concerning the power supply
The appliance is charged with electrical power. There is always danger of electrical shock. Therefore pay particular
attention to the following:
4. Never touch AC adapter or docking station with wet hands.
5. Never immerse appliance, docking station or AC adapter in water or other uids. Keep these components away
from rain and moisture.
6. If you want to unplug the AC adapter from the socket, always pull directly on the plug. Never pull or carry
the AC adapter via its power cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners as this can damage the cord and can increase the risk of re or electric shock. Do not abuse the
power cord.
7. Ensure that the AC adapter’s power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over and that it does not come into contact
with heat sources.
8. Only charge the appliance if the voltage indicated on the AC adapter matches the voltage of your socket.
9. Only use the AC adapter and docking station supplied with the appliance to charge the robotic cleaner.
10. Always check the AC adapter’s power cord for possible damage before using it. To avoid damage do not wrap
the cord around the charger for storage. Do not use an AC adapter with a damaged cord or plug. A damaged
or entangled charger cord can increase the risk of re and electric shock.
11. Before cleaning or performing maintenance on the appliance, ensure that the AC adapter has been unplugged
from the socket.
Concerning the batteries provided
Danger of injury and explosion due to improper handling of the batteries provided.
12. Do not replace the battery pack with other batteries or rechargeable batteries.
13. Only use the original battery pack contained in the robotic sweeper and only replace with a genuine Vax battery
pack suitable for this model only.

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14. Before removing the battery pack, ensure that the AC adapter has been unplugged from the socket and the
appliance is switched “o” (0).
15. Never short-circuit batteries, i.e. never touch both poles simultaneously, especially with metal objects.
16. Never take batteries apart, never deform them and never expose them to high temperatures. Improper handling
can lead to liquid leaking from batteries. Avoid any contact with such liquid.
17. If any liquid gets on the skin wash immediately with soap and water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, ush them
immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns. In an emergency situation contact professional help immediately!
18. Only use the AC adapter supplied with the appliance to charge the robotic sweeper.
Concerning appropriate storage, handling and use
19. Use only as described in this User Guide.
20. Do not store, use or charge the robotic sweeper outdoors, on wet surfaces or on raised surfaces such
as tables and furniture or next to heat sources.
21. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may interfere with
the brushes.
22. Do not put objects on top of the appliance.
23. Do not modify or repair the appliance yourself. Please contact Vax for details of an authorised repair agent.
24. Do not use robotic sweeper to pick up:
a. Water and any other liquid
b. Toner (from laser printers)
c. Anything that is ammable, burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes
d. Harmful or toxic materials such as chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.
e. Hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins etc.
f. Plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous materials
g. Flour, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet deodoriser
25. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water
call Vax Careline for assistance. AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900
DAMAGE TO THE ROBOTIC SWEEPER AND PARTS CAUSED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF NOT ADHERING
TO THE GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE INVALIDATES
THE WARRANTY.
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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Operation
How the robotic sweeper operates
TIP: For more ecient cleaning and better results, use the robotic sweeper in small enclosed areas. If you have
a larger area to clean try to segment it into smaller areas, moving the robotic sweeper from one area to another.
Closing all entry doors is an easy way to conne a cleaning space. For example: if you have an L-shaped room,
divide the room up into 2 rectangles. Start the robotic sweeper in 1 rectangle and when nished move it to the
2nd rectangle.
NOTE: The robotic sweeper is intended for bare oor cleaning only. For best results clear the area to be cleaned
of any cords, rugs or mats.
TIP: Throw rugs and mats rolled up act as great barriers to enclose a desired cleaning area. Best performance
and results come when the robotic sweeper is set up to clean in conned spaces where it cannot wander o.
Random Edge FollowingCircular
This robotic sweeper is equipped with functions suitable for cleaning HARD FLOOR SURFACES in the home
only, such as wood, tiles, and linoleum. This robotic sweeper has a three part cleaning routine that continuously
repeats. The routine consists of Random, Circular, and Edge Following.
NOTE: This process will repeat until it is stopped or batteries run out of power.
NOTE: This product is intended for use in conned/enclosed spaces.
Continual 3 step cleaning process
NOTE: The cleaning program consists of 3 steps that occur in order and repeat. They are not selectable, they
have been chosen for optimal eectiveness.
• The robot will start in random mode for 3 minutes then it will go to circular mode until it hits an edge, which
can be a wall, side of a dresser or edge of a stair.
• Then it will start its edge cleaning mode for 3 minutes and repeat starting with random mode again.

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Operation
Battery installation and removal
Battery life and replacement
1. Make sure the power switch (A) is turned OFF (0=OFF).
2. Open the battery cover (B).
3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment (C). Be sure to orient the battery contacts with those of the unit.
Slide cover to close.
4. To remove the battery, follow the above in reverse.
A
B
BOTTOM
C
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts – turn power o (0=o), unplug charger and
then remove battery before servicing.
WARNING: Use only the battery that is supplied with the robotic sweeper. Risk of re or personal injury
can occur if any other battery is used.
The robotic sweeper is powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. The robotic sweeper’s
battery can last for hundreds of cleaning cycles before a replacement is necessary.
For battery replacement, please call Customer Service: AUS: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900

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Operation
Recharging the battery
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts – turn power o (0=o), unplug charger and
then remove battery before servicing.
WARNING: Use only the charger supplied with the robotic sweeper. Do not use any other chargers. Risk of
re and personal injury can occur if any other charger is used.
NOTE: The robotic sweeper uses a charging timer so everytime you plug, and unplug it will start a new 4 hour
charging cycle. So if you charge it the light is solid green, then unplug it and plug it back in, the green led light
will ash and the robotic sweeper will charge for 4 hours again.
1. To ensure the best performance of the rechargeable battery and lengthen its life span, the battery is best used
after being fully charged for 4 hours every time. The charging function will be cut o automatically after
continuously charging for 4 hours.
2. Before charging , make sure the battery is correctly installed and the power switch has been turned to “OFF”
position (0=OFF).
3. To charge, plug the power supply (A) into a wall outlet and plug the end of the power supply to the charging port
(B) on the robotic sweeper.
4. When charging, the “CHARGE” LED indication lamp (C) on the control panel will ash green, and it will stay
green when the battery is fully charged.
5. When the battery is low, the “BATTERY LOW” LED indication lamp (D) on the control panel will light up
and stay RED.
NOTE: If you forget to turn o the power before charging, after the cleaner is fully charged, you have to switch o
the robotic sweeper and turn it on again to start cleaning.
TIP: To help ensure the robotic sweeper is ready to clean at its best, always clean the dirt cup and lter after each
use. Keep robotic sweeper plugged in and charging when not in use.
TIP: If robot has been in storage please charge prior to using to have it clean at its optimal performance.
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Operation
Installing side brushes for use in sweeping mode
To install
Push the brush directly onto the holder until
it snaps into position.
To remove or replace
Hold the brush and pull upward to remove the brush
as shown.
Adjustment of cli sensors
If the distance between the stair and the ground is short, please adjust both windows of “cli ” sensors (A)
to “2” or “1” or “0” position to prevent the cleaner from falling down stairs. Please test it before working.
ATTENTION: If the colour of the  oor is dark (e.g. Black), and robot goes backwards continuously, close the
window position to the “1” to increase the cli sensor’s sensitivity (C) position.
BOTTOM
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C
Cli sensors prevent the robotic sweeper from falling o stairs and ledges. There are 3 sensors located on the
underside of the robotic sweeper.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury from moving parts – turn power o (0=o ) and unplug charger
before adjusting.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury from moving parts – turn power o (0=o ) and unplug charger
before installation and removal/replacement.

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Operation
Installing the dusting sheet for use in dusting mode
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury from moving parts – turn power o (0=o) and unplug charger
before installation and removal/replacement.
Place the dusting sheet on a at
surface then centre the dusting
sheet holder on the sheet (side with
4 stoppers facing upwards). Remove
the 4 stoppers from their recesses.
Press the 2 bolts of the dusting
paper holder into the 2 holes on the
underside of the robotic sweeper.
Ensure the dusting sheet is facing
upwards (when the robotic sweeper
is in the upside down position).
Fold back the hem of the dusting
sheet on the two longest sides to the
dusting holder. Place the 4 stoppers
on top of the dusting sheet, then
press them rmly into the recesses
- xing the dusting sheet to the
dusting sheet holder.
To remove and replace the
dusting sheet, lift up dusting sheet
holder from the underside of the
robotic sweeper.
Place this underside of the dusting
sheet holder with dusting sheet on
the robotic sweeper.
Stoppers
Recess for
the stopper
Dusting sheet
Press
Fold back
Press
Press
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45
Fold back
Press
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Lift up
Push to
the left