Vax VRS701 Installation instructions

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VRS701/VRS7011
Swift Series
Let’s get started

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
•
It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being charged
outside the appliance.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t charge the Cordless upright outdoors, or leave the charger
connected to the mains when not in use.
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t handle the charger plug or use the vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
• Don’t run over the charger cord or use the vacuum cleaner 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 vacuum up hard or sharp objects such a glass, nails, screws,
coins, etc.
• Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted correctly
before using your vacuum cleaner.
• Always turn o and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the charger
before carrying out any maintenance.
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the charger.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces or near
open ames.

• This vacuum cleaner 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 vacuum cleaner in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children should not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning
and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommend charger, tools and accessories should be used with this
vacuum cleaner.
• 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 charger
by pulling on the charger cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner 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).
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can be
a trip hazard.
• Always carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle.
• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
Please keep instructions for further use.

Thank you for buying this Swift.
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The Swift is designed to make vacuuming carpets and 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 carpets and hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer
and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Swift
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets and hard oors.
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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, Droitwich, WR9 0LW, UK
This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Contents
Swift
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Notes
Included with
your machine
2-in-1 tool
Charger
Docking station
2-in-1 tool connector

Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Name Swift
Battery voltage 18v
Run time 15 minutes
Charge time 10 hours
Weight 2.7kg
Dust bin capacity 0.5l
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Pre-motor lter (Type 132)
1-1-135931-00
2-in-1 tool (Type 3)
1-1-135932-00
Accessories & Consumables
* Selected models only.
To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Suction control button
On/O switch
Handheld release button
Handheld On/O button
Dirt container
release button
Floorhead release button
Floorhead
Machine charging port
2-in-1 tool holder
Charging point

Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Assembling your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner
Line up oorhead with
main body, push rmly
into place.
Line up handle with main
body and lower into place.
Insert screw into back of the
handle and tighten with a
cross head screwdriver until
handle is secured into place.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Charging your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner
Plug the charger into the
back of the docking station
and plug into mains.
Slide the vacuum onto the
docking station. The LED
indicator will initially turn green,
then illuminate red to indicate
that it is in place and charging.
Once fully charged (8-10)
hours the LED indicator
on the On/O button will
illuminate green and turn o
to power saving mode.
NOTE: Charging will be required before rst use. Initial charge requires 10 hours.
When the vacuum needs recharging the
LED light on the On/O button will ash
red and the machine will cut out.

Using your machine
Using your machine
The brushbar will not rotate
when the vacuum cleaner
is in the upright position.
Unplug the charger from
the mains and remove
the vacuum from the
docking station.
Place foot on the oorhead and
pull the handle backwards to
recline the machine.
Press the ON button on
the handle to turn the
machine on.
NOTE: Do not use brushbar on hard oors as it may cause damage.
TIP
Operating as an upright vacuum cleaner
To select between high
and low suction press the
suction controller button.

Using your machine
Always take extra care when
cleaning stairs.
Always switch the handheld
o before connecting or
disconnection the accessories
and before returning the
handheld to the main body.
CAUTION
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
To operate press the On/
O button to switch the
handheld on.
Press the On/O button to switch the
handheld o. Pull to remove accessory
from nozzle. Line up and return handheld
to main body.
Operating as a handheld vacuum cleaner
For a more detailed clean, push to attach the 2-in-1 tool
connector into the handheld and line up the 2-in-1 with
the nozzle on the connector and push rmly into place.

Taking care of your machine
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Emptying the dirt container
Press the dirt container release
button to remove the dirt container.
Squeeze tabs to remove lter
and frame.
Hold dirt container over a bin
allowing dirt/debris to fall out.
Don’t over ll the dirt
container. Replace the
lters every 6-9 months.
TIP
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.

Cleaning the lter
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Pull foam lter from
underneath of lter frame.
Wash foam lter under
running water (max 40’C).
Press the dirt container
release button to remove
the dirt container.
Squeeze tabs to remove lter
and frame.
Tap the lter over a bin to
remove any dust and debris.
Do not wash lter frame.
Taking care of your machine
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lters in place.
For best cleaning result lters
require cleaning every 4-6 uses
or as needed.
TIP
Leave for at least 24 hours or
until fully dry before replacing
into the machine.
24hr

Taking care of your machine
Using a dry cloth or soft dusting brush remove any dust or debris from terminals in vacuum, on handheld
and on docking station.
Cleaning the terminals
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lters in place.
For best performance terminals
in vacuum, on handheld and on
docking station must be free
from dust and dirt.
CAUTION

Cleaning blockage for the brushbar
Clearing blockages
Using a pair of scissors remove
any threads or hair caught
around the brushbar.
Press the handheld
release button. Lift to
remove the handheld
from the main body.
Press the oorhead
release button and pull
oorhead to remove.
Let’s talk technical
Remove any blockage from the main body.
If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor may have been activated. Remove the battery and
handheld and clear any obstruction from the brushbar. Wait 30 minutes for the vacuum cleaner to reset itself. Replace
the battery and handheld and retry.

Let’s talk technical
Accessories
When changing the belt, this is
the perfect time to clear any
debris from your brushbar.
Using a pair of scissors, cut
through any threads or hair
caught around the brushbar.
TIP
Changing the brushbar
Loop the belt over the
brushbar. Replace the
brushbar by tting the
belt side rst. Push other
side of brushbar back into
the oorhead and replace
oorhead cover.
Turn the lock release to unlock
the oorhead cover. Lift and
remove oorhead cover.
Remove brushbar lifting side of
brushbar not connected to belt.
Unhook other side of brushbar
from belt.

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
2-in-1 tool (Type 3)
1-1-135932-00
A replacement 2-in-1 tool for your
Swift 2-in-1 Cordless vacuum.
Pre-motor lter (Type 132)
1-1-135931-00

• Check the machine is fully charged. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the
docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Check the handheld has been correctly tted into the main body.
• Check terminals on vacuum, handheld and docking station are clean.
Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor may have
been activated. Remove the battery and handheld and clear any obstruction
from the brushbar. Wait 30 minutes for the vacuum cleaner to reset itself.
Replace the battery and handheld and retry.
• Check the vacuum is connected correctly to the docking station.
Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Check terminals on vacuum, handheld and docking station are clean.
Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• Check charger and docking station for damage. If damaged please contact
our Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the
docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor
may have been activated. Remove the battery and handheld and
clear any obstruction from the brushbar. Wait 30 minutes for the
vacuum cleaner to reset itself. Replace the battery and handheld
and retry.
• The brushbar may be blocked. Go to the ‘Let’s talk technical’ page.
• Empty the dirt container and clean lters. Go to the ‘Taking care of your
machine’ page.
• There may be a blockage in the vacuum cleaner. Go to ‘Clearing blockages’.
• The brushbar may not be turning. Go to ‘My brushbar isn’t turning?’ below.
• Vacuum may need recharging. Go to ‘Getting Started’.
• Low suction has been selected, increase to high suction. Go to ‘Using
your machine’.
SolutionProblem
Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?
Why isn’t my vacuum
cleaner charging?
Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?
My brushbar
isn’t turning?
What to do if it goes wrong
Why is the LED light
Continually ashing?
• The Red light will ash when the vacuum needs recharging.
Go to ‘Getting started’.

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Getting in touch

Notes

Notes

Vax Ltd., 5th Floor 2 Colmore Square, 38 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN, UK
email: inf[email protected] website: vax.co.uk
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the VRS (701/7011) is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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