General Safety Information
9. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
10. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a
damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or a recommended Service Agent to avoid hazard
and invalidating the guarantee.
11. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use the cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the
vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away
from heated surfaces.
12. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use
with any openings blocked and do not restrict
airflow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that might reduce airflow.
13. Never use the vacuum on people, animals or plants.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
14. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or
any hot, smoking or burning objects.
15. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
16. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic materials
(chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
17. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
18. Do not vacuum rubble, plaster, cement fine drilling
dust, make-up etc. These might damage the
appliance.
19. Do not use without ALL of the filters in place.
20. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
21. Keep vacuuming area well lit.
22. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
23. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extension cords.
Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be
tripped over.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the
vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before
assembling, opening or emptying the dirt
container, or before connecting/disconnecting the
attachments.
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful
unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical
outlet, make sure the switch is in the ‘off’ position.
IMPORTANT: If the inlet, hose or telescopic tube is
blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and
remove the blockage(s) before re-starting the
vacuum cleaner. See Maintenance: Clearing blockages.
IMPORTANT: Washing filters maintains vacuum
performance. Vax recommends that they should be
checked and cleaned periodically (depending on
the level of use). Make sure all filters are completely dry
before inserting back into the vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a
thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should
overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the
unit off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch. Remove
dirt container and empty. Clean filters. Allow the unit
to
cool for approximately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug into
an electrical outlet and switch back on.
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.
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