Vax VX48 User manual

VX48
LET’S GET STARTED.
POWER & VERSATILITY
FOR ON-THE-GO CLEANING
FlipOut Pet
CORDLESS HAND VAC

Let’s talk safety
Basic safety precautions
Do’s
3Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
3Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
3Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place
cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury
or damage.
3Turn power switch o before removing or installing
powered nozzle.
3The charger is for indoor use only. Be sure to always
keep the battery and charger in a dry place.
3Put product away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
3Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine
cleaning or maintenance.
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
• It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being
charged inside 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.
• 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. Children should
not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and
user maintenance should not be made by children
without supervision
• Only Vax recommend tools and accessories should
be used with this vacuum cleaner
• Keep the charger and vacuum cleaner in a dry place,
and use them indoors only.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance or charger is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water, take it to a Vax authorised repair agent prior
to continuing use. Please contact our Customer Care
Line on: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900
(Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm) or visit www.vax.com.au
/ vax.co.nz for your nearest Vax authorised repair agent.
Please keep instructions for further use.

8Do not use the unit, store, or charge battery outdoors
or on wet surfaces. Do not allow to get wet.
8Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for
use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision
is necessary when used by or near children. To avoid
injury or damage, keep children away from product,
and do not allow children to place ngers or other
objects into any openings.
8Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance or charger is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, take it to a service centre prior to
continuing use.
8Do not pull or carry charger by cord, use cord
as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not place product
on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
8Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug
charger, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wet hands.
8Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air ow.
8Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
8Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
8Do not use without lters and/or dirt cup in place.
8Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance
even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a re.
8This product includes rechargeable lithium-ion
batteries. Do not expose batteries to high temperatures,
as they may catch re and/or explode.
8Do not expose battery to crushing, incineration
or similar actions.
8Do not attempt to disassemble battery.
8Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger
terminals.
8CAUTION: Not to be used for grooming a pet.
Don’ts

Thank you for buying this FlipOut Pet.
Taking care of small cleaning tasks
The FlipOut Pet Handheld is designed to make cleaning as quick and convenient as possible
and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine. The FlipOut Pet is perfect
for small cleaning tasks on surfaces and upholstery.
Taking care of your FlipOut Pet Handheld
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always
ready when you need to tackle those small jobs.
We’re here if you need us
For troubleshooting simply visit or call:
Australia: 1300 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900*
vax.com.au vax.co.nz
*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.

Contents
FlipOut Pet
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Notes
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Included with
your machine
Powered turbo tool
Dusting brush
Flip Out Crevice Tool
Charger

Getting to know your machine
Name FlipOut Pet
Model No VX48
Voltage 16V DC Li-ion
Wattage 100W
Weight 4.5kg
Technical Specification
Subject to technical change without notice. Images are illustrative only.
Charger Model No YLJXA-A182030
Charger Input 100-240V~50/60Hz
Charger Output 18.2V 300mA
Pre-motor lter
Model No VX47F
Charger Specification Accessories & Consumables
To purchase consumables and
accessories, please visit vax.com.au/vax.co.nz
Handle
On/O button
Handle release button
Dirt container release button
Dust separator
and shroud
This product
meets applicable
regulatory
requirements
Indoor
Use
Read
Instructions

Getting started
Assembling your vacuum cleaner
Remove from carton & Review the instruction manual.
Press the handle release button to pivot handle for
easy cleaning.
Plug in & Charge unit until the charge indicator
light goes out (Charging may take up to 6 hours).
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Accessories & Consumables

Using your machine
Using your machine
Turning your machine On and Off
Slide the power switch to the ON position. When completed, slide the power switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE: Empty and clean the unit and lter after
each use or after large pickups when the unit
becomes full.
TIP: The power switch must be in the OFF
position for the unit to charge.
PUSH
FLIP
Quick-ip crevice tool
Flip crevice tool out to line up with nozzle then
push in until secured in place.
To store crevice tool: gently pull the tool away from
the dust cup and ip the tool up towards the unit
& press down until you feel it lock into place.
PULL
FLIP

PULL
PUSH
Using your machine
Powered turbo tool
Push powered turbo tool into hand vac nozzle to attach. To remove power nozzle, gently pull tool away from
the hand vac.
NOTE: When unit is on, the powered turbo tool
will be on.
TIP: Crevice tool can not be extended.
Dusting tool
Push accessory brush into hand vac nozzle to attach. To remove dusting tool, gently pull tool away from
hand vac.
TIP: Crevice tool can not be extended.
PULL
PUSH
NOTE: The powered turbo tool has its own motor and a motor protective device; should debris jam the turbo
tool and stop it from rotating, switch the unit OFF, remove the powered turbo tool from the unit, remove the
debris jamming the turbo tool and assemble the powered turbo tool attachment back on the unit. Then wait a few
minutes prior to turning the unit ON again.

Using your machine
Using your machine
Charging
Power switch must be in the OFF position. The charge indicator light will pulse when
charging and the indicator will turn o when
charging is complete.
NOTE: Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
TIP: For a better experience, fully charge the unit before rst use.
NOTE: The charge indicator will only turn
on while charging. Once the battery is fully
charged, the indicator will not go on again. The
charger will be warm while charging.
TIP: The unit will charge only for as long as
needed. It may take up to 6 hours for full charge.
NOTE: The unit can only charge when the
switch is in the OFF position.
NOTE: If the unit is running and the charger
plug is connected to the unit, the unit will shut
o to prevent damage to the charger or unit.

Using your machine
Handle pivot
Position 1 - Easy cleaning for upholstery, stairs
and crevices.
Position 2 - Easy cleaning for higher surfaces.
Position 4 - Compact storage.Position 3 - Great for cleaning shelves, cabinets
and more.

Taking care of your machine
Filter removal and replacement
While holding the dirt cup and handle, press dirt
cup release button.
Remove lter assembly from dirt cup & separate
the white lter from the lter housing. Tap lter
over a trash can to remove debris. Be sure to also
wipe debris from the lter housing.
Remove the dirt cup to access lter.
Place lter back into the lter housing. Place dirt
cup back onto the body of the hand vac until you
hear it click.
TIP: To maintain performance, lter should be changed every 3-6 months, or as needed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn power switch o before cleaning or servicing.
NOTE: For replacement lter VX47F visit vax.com.au / vax.co.nz or call us at AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900.
NOTE: Filter is rinseable with water. Do not
use soap/detergent. Must be completely dry
before use.
NOTE: Do not discard lter or lter housing.

Notes

• Battery not charged – Charge battery up to 6 hours. The indicator light will
pulse until the battery is fully charged and then will turn o.
• Battery dead - won’t hold charge – Contact customer service. Visit our
website at www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz or call AU 1300 361 505
/ NZ 0800 800 900.
• Needs service – Contact customer service. Visit our website at
www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz or call AU 1300 361 505 /
NZ 0800 800 900.
• Dirt Cup not installed correctly – Review Filter Removal & Replacement.
• Dirt Cup is full – Empty dirt cup.
• Battery charge is getting weak – Charge battery.
• Filter is dirty – Clean or replace lter.
• Clogged lter – Remove lter and clean.
• Nozzle/dirt passage clogged – Turn o the unit and then disconnect the nozzle
to remove debris.
• Filter/Filter Frame missing – Contact customer service. Visit our website at
www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz or call AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900.
• Problem with the charging circuit – Contact customer service.
Visit our website at www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz or call
AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900.
• Dirt cup is full – Turn o unit and remove debris.
• Dirt cup not installed correctly – Review Filter Removal & Replacement.
• Filter not installed correctly – Review Filter Removal & Replacement.
SolutionProblem
Cleaner won’t run
Cleaner won’t pick up
or low suction
Dust escaping
from cleaner
Charger indicator
ashes then goes out
What to do if it goes wrong

* Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.
Getting in touch

Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149 Australia.
Careline AU: 1300 361 505 www.vax.com.au
Careline NZ: 0800 800 900 www.vax.co.nz