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.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS 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
• Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device rating of 30 mA or less.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or similarly
qualied person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating the warranty.
• 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 o. Should this occur,
unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet and turn o the switch. Remove dirt
container and empty. Clean lters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1) hour.
To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and switch back on.
• 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
Careline 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.
• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.
• Do not use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors or dropped into water.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not use the cord as a
handle, close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not pick up any hot coals, ash, cigarette butts, matches or any hot,
smoking or burning objects.
• Do not pick up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol, kerosene etc.)
or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
• Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
• Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins etc.
• Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous materials.
• Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked and do not
restrict airow.
Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might reduce airow.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner with blocked lters and without all of the lters in place.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
• Turn o the on/o switch on the vacuum cleaner controls before
disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
• Turn o the on/o switch on the vacuum cleaner controls before
disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
• Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting
the vacuum hose and accessories.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• The appliance should only be used as described in the quick start guide
and in the full user guide.
• Only Vax recommended attachments should be used with this appliance.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts.
• Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
• Use only SAA approved extension cords. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that the cord cannot be tripped over.
• Take extra care when positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
• Keep vacuuming area well lit.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
