Vax Dust & Vac Cordless HF86-DV-B User manual

vax.co.uk
Dust & Vac
Cordless
Let’s get started
HF86-DV-B
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Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
This Dust & Vac is intended for household use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
• This Dust & Vac does not stay upright without constant support.
• Only use the Dust & Vac indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Dust & Vac.
Don’ts
• Don’t charge the Dust & Vac outdoors.
• Don’t use this Dust & Vac if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the charger cord or use Dust & Vac if the
charger cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our
Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to
6:30pm Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Don’t handle the plug or use the Dust & Vac with wet hands.
• Don’t throw the Dust & Vac into re or expose to high
temperatures, as the Dust & Vac contains a rechargeable nickel
cadmium battery which may cause damage or burst.
Do’s
• Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted
correctly before using your Dust & Vac.
• Always turn o the Dust and Vac and disconnect the charger
before carrying out any maintenance.
• Turn o all controls on the Dust & Vac before disconnecting or
connecting the charger.
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This Dust & Vac is intended for household use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
• This Dust & Vac does not stay upright without constant support.
• Only use the Dust & Vac indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Dust & Vac.
• This appliance 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 appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended charger, tools and accessories should be used with
this Dust & Vac.
• Don’t charge the Dust & Vac outdoors.
• Don’t use this Dust & Vac if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the charger cord or use Dust & Vac if the
charger cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our
Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to
6:30pm Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Don’t handle the plug or use the Dust & Vac with wet hands.
• Don’t throw the Dust & Vac into re or expose to high
temperatures, as the Dust & Vac contains a rechargeable nickel
cadmium battery which may cause damage or burst.
• Don’t pull or carry this Dust & Vac by the charger cord.
• Don’t use the charger cord as a handle, pull the charger cord around corners
or sharp edges or close a door over the charger cord.
• Don’t unplug Dust & Vac by pulling on the charger cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your Dust & Vac.
• Don’t use the Dust & Vac with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage
or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning
items or use in an area where there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach,
and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always protect the charger cable from heated surfaces or near open ames.
• Always carry the Dust & Vac by the handle.
• Store your Dust & Vac in a cool, dry area.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS
INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
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Thank you for buying this Dust & Vac.
Taking care of your hard oors
The Dust & Vac is designed to make cleaning sealed hard oors regularly, as eective and
ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen
the hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Dust & Vac
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always
ready when you are to tackle your hard oors.
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd, Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwitch, WR9 OLW, UK
This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support
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Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Dust & Vac
Included with
your machine
Microbre
grab pad
Charger
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Getting started
Getting to know your machine
Charger connector
Charger light
Storage hook
Power button
Upper handle
Dirt container
release button
Filter
Dirt container
Frame for cleaning pad
Vacuum nozzle
Technical Specication
Name Dust & Vac Cordless
Code HF86-DV-B
Part number 1-1-133420-00
Battery voltage 10.8V
Runtime Up to 8mins
Charging time 12hrs
Charger input voltage 100-240V
Weight 1.7kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
Accessories & Consumables
Filter (Type 84)
1-1-133596
Quick Clean Microbre Pads (Type 1)
1-1-133266-00
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
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Assembling your hard oor cleaner
Slide the frame of your machine into the cleaning pad
pocket one side at a time.
Remove the machine
from charge.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Plug your charger into the
back of your machine.
IMPORTANT: The machine must be charged for 24hrs before use. Only use charger supplied by Vax
to recharge machine.
Plug your charger into a
wal socket .
The charging light will
Illuminate when charger is
connected and charging.
Once fully charged the
illuminating light will go out.
Support Dust & Vac whilst
charging or use storage
hook to hang Dust & Vac
where it can easily
be charged.
Charging your hard oor cleaner
Push the handle into the
main body until it locks
into place.
Getting started
NOTE: This machine is not free standing .
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Maintaining your microbre grab pad
Machine washable at warm temperature (40°C max).
Always use a mild detergent and lay at to dry
completely before re-using.
40°C MAX
Using your machine
DO NOT USE BLEACH or
FABRIC SOFTENER.
Wash the microbre cloth after
every use.
IMPORTANT
Taking care of your machine
Emptying the Dirt Container
Depress the power button to turn
machine on and o.
Use the microbre pad to pick up ne
debris like dirt, dust and pet hair. Use
vacuum to suck up any left over debris.
To ret the dirt
container tilt so that
the bottom aligns
rst, then gently
push until it locks
into place.
Grasp the center tab
on the lter and
pull out of the
dirt container.
To empty the Dust
& Vac depress the
release button to
remove the
dirt container.
Empty contents
from the container,
shake and lightly tap
lter against bin
to remove
remaining dirt.
Always support Dust &
Vac during use.
IMPORTANT
Gently push the
lter into the
dirt container.
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Depress the release
button to remove the
dirt container.
Hold lter under warm running water (max
40° C) to rinse. DO NOT use soap/detergent.
Tap excess water out of lter.
Gently push the dry
lter back into the
dirt container.
Allow lter to COMPLETELY DRY for at
least 24 hours before retting into the
dirt container.
To ret the dirt container tilt so that the
bottom aligns rst, then gently push until
it locks into place.
Grasp the center
tab on the lter
and pull out of the
dirt container.
Shake and lightly tap
the lter against the
bin to remove dirt.
Maintaining your lter
24hr
Using your machine
Always disconnect the charger
from Dust & Vac before carrying
out any maintenance. Ensure lter
is fully dry (at least 24 hours drying
time) before retting into the dirt
container and is replaced every
6 months.
CAUTION
Taking care of your machine
NOTE: For best results tap out lter after every use and wash periodically.
Remove the machine
from charge.
Clearing a blockage
Depress the release
button to remove the
dirt container.
Check dirt air path is clear of
dust and debris above the dirt
container and below the base
of Dust & Vac.
Storage
Use storage hook to hang Dust & Vac
where it can easily be charged.
IMPORTANT: Store in a cool dry place.
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What to do if it goes wrong
Problem
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the Dust & Vac from charger before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Is there an
accessory missing?
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is
included with your machine.
Why won’t my Dust &
Vac turn on?
• Ensure the handle is tted correctly and pushed fully on to the main body.
• Battery may not be fully charged. If using the Dust & Vac for the rst time
the initial charge should be 24 hours. The charging light will illuminate
when charger is connected and charging, once fully charged the
illuminating light will go out.
Why won’t my Dust &
Vac pick up?
• Empty dirt container, remove and wash lter allowing
24 hours to dry before retting.
• Dirt container may not be tted correctly. To ret the dirt container tilt so that
the bottom aligns rst, and then gently push until it locks into place.
• Poor suction can be caused due to battery power becoming low and may
need to have a full re-charge.
• Clear any blockages from the machine.
Dust escaping from
the Dust & Vac
• Dirt container may be full and may need to be emptied.
• Filter may need to be washed please allow 24 hours to dry before retting.
• Clear any blockages from the machine.
Solution
Getting in touch
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