Vax VO-4000 Product information sheet

Easy Guide
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Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE. Calls are charged at
the UK national rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling. There are over 400 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your
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VO-4000
Please read carefully before using your VO-4000

Parts check list
A- Carry handle
B- On/Off button
C- Motor housing unit
D- Cord winding recess
E- Release latches
F- Hose connector
G- Dust/dirty water container
H- 360orotating castors
I- Flexible hose
J- Combination floor tool
K- Crevice tool
L- Dusting brush
M- Wet floor tool
N- Extension tubes
O- Accessory storage lid
P- Paper dustbag
Q- Re-useable bagless filter
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E
N
G
J
Q
K
F
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How to assemble
Fig. 1 Assemble the two piece extension tubes and the combination floor tool by pushing them together
as shown.
Fig. 2 To attach the flexible hose to the vacuum cleaner, push the connecting end of the flexible hose into the
attachment point on the vacuum cleaner.

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How to use attachments
Adjusting the combination floor tool for carpets & hard floors
Fig. 3 Hard floor position (tiles, parquet floors etc) – the combination floor tool must be in the lower position. Press on
the rocker switch to lower it (fig.3).
Fig. 4 Carpet or rug position – the combination floor tool must be in the raised position. Press on the rocker switch
to lift the brush up (fig.4).

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Preparing to use
Fig. 5 Remove the top of the vacuum by releasing the side latches.
Fig. 6 With both latches released, lift the top section away as shown.

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Operating your cleaner (for dry vacuuming)
Your VO-4000 vacuum cleaner can be used with either a disposable paper dustbag or with the re-usable
bagless filter.
All the accessories can be used whilst dry vacuuming.
Important
- Ensure that either a paper dust bag or the re-useable bagless filter is in place before starting the appliance.
-Ensure all parts of the appliance are thoroughly dry before use.
Fig 7 Insert the disposable bag.
Or
Fig 8 Insert the re-useable bagless filter.

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Operating your cleaner (for liquid spills)
Fig. 9 Only use the wet floor tool when sucking up water.
Important
- Ensure the paper dust bag or the re-useable bagless filter is removed.
- Ensure there is no remaining water in the hose and tubes before switching off the appliance.
- Ensure that the black foam motor protection filter is always in place (also see Fig.18).
Fig. 10 Using without a bag
Fig. 11 Re-assembly

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Emptying the dust bag dirty water container
Fig. 12 Unclip release latches.
Fig. 13 Lift out motor housing unit.
Fig. 14 For dry - Remove dust bag or re-uasable bagless filter and empty as normal.
Fig. 15 For wet - Lift dirty water container by handle and dispose of contents.

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How to use
Fig. 15 Fully unwind the mains cable and plug it into a standard domestic socket outlet.
Fig. 16 To start the vacuum cleaner, press the on/off switch. To stop, press again.

Cleaning the filter
Motor protection filter
Fig. 17 The filter is located on the underside of the VO-4000 top section as shown protects the motor from dust and
debris. This filter can be lightly swilled under cold water to remove any debris. Ensure this is completely dry before
replacing.
Attention: Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the motor protection filter in place.
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Important notes troubleshooting
1) If the suction is significantly reduced, the filter may require cleaning.
2) During wet vacuuming, if the float rises and blocks suction, you will notice the change in the sound that the
machine makes. This is a safety feature and is intended to prevent continued use when the recovery tank is full of
liquid. Switch off the appliance, empty the liquid, re-assemble and then restart. If the float still rises and blocks off
suction, the motor protection filter may be clogged, switch off and refer to fig 18.
3) If the appliance overturns, the float will block the suction. Turn off the appliance, place in correct position and wait
until the float resets. Restart the appliance.

Important safety information
•Do not use the dry vacuuming accessories whilst vacuuming water.
•Always remove the re-useable bagless filter/paper dust bag before wet vacuuming.
•Do not dry vacuum without the re-useable bagless filter or paper dust bag in place.
•Ensure that all accessories, filters and foam motor protection filter are thoroughly dry before dry vacuuming.
•The plug must be removed from socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
•If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Important safety information
•Not to be used as a toy
•Use the appliance only as described in the Easy Guide
•Use only the accessories recommended by the manufacturer
•Do not use the appliance with a damaged mains cable or plug.
•Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water.
•Never pull the appliance by the mains cable.
•Do not pull on the cable to disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Always use the plug.
•Keep the mains cable and appliance away from sources of heat.
•Do not handle the mains cable, plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Ensure that no foreign bodies can get into the openings of the appliance.
•Do not use the appliance if the openings are blocked. Keep them free from dust, fluff, hair and any other material
that might cause a restriction of the air flow.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and any other parts of the body away from any moving parts.
•Do not pick up burning or smoking objects such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may be present.
•Do not change accessories while the appliance is operating.
•Do not use without motor protection filter in place.
•Always store the appliance indoors. To avoid accidents, put the appliance away safely after use.
For further information in the UK, call the VAX Care HELPLINE: 0870 6061248

UK SERVICE & HELP – VAX CARE 0870 6061248
Mon –Fri. 9:00am to 5:00pm. An answerphone is available out of these hours.
If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE.
Calls are charged at the UK national rate.
Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling.
VAX Limited, Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 0QH, UK
Email: [email protected] - Website: www.vax.co.uk
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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Manufacturer/EEC Importer: Vax Limited, hereby declare that the product: Vax VO-4000 is manufactured in compliance with the following
Directives and Standards:
Safety:
72/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive as modified by 93/68/EEC
Standards: EN60335-1 and EN60335-2-2
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive as modified by 93/68/EEC
Standards: EN55014-1, EN55014 -2, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3