User manual VAX V-015

[. . . ] Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc). [. . . ] Assembly of the Hose: Screw in appropriate end of the hose into the hold in between the cord holders. Feed hose through the base holding point, clip into side clip, loop over top holding point (see Fig. 3/1) and feed into hose connector (see Fig. 3/2). Cord storage: To neatly store the power cord, wrap around the two cord holders and then using the clip (found just below the plug head) attach to the cord itself. To turn on the vacuum press the on/off switch located midway up on the right hand side. To adjust the angle of the main body push the release pedal on the lower left side of the cleaner. This then frees the movement of the unit for greater mobility (Fig. 3/3). Fig. 3/3 To adjust the brush bar for improved cleaning on varying surfaces, turn the carpet height adjuster to the appropriate position. This is found on the base of the unit, in the centre, above the brush bar window. IMPORTANT: When using the tools and the cleaner is in the upright position, the adjuster must be set to the highest position. Fig. 3/1 !! WARNING: To avoid injury keep lose clothing, hair, fingers an all other parts of the body away from the moving parts (i. e. To attach, remove the hose from the machine (see Fig. 3/4) and push the desired accessory onto the end. Fig. 3/2 4 use and function Vax V-015 User Guide. qxd 22/9/06 12:17 Page 5 user guide Fig. 3/4 The accessories provided are as follows: Crevice Tool: Use the crevice tool for radiators, crevices, corners, skirting boards and between cushions. Dusting Brush: Ideal for window sills, curtains, shelving, and general dust lifting off furniture and fittings around the home. The TurboTool should be pulled backwards across the surface that is being cleaned for optimum performance. Fig. 4/1 Empty all the dirt from the dirt container using the quick release button at the base of the container (see Fig. 4/2). 4. ! IMPORTANT: Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet before opening the dirt container. To remove the dirt container, press the dirt container release button and lift away from the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the HEPA filter Remove dirt container lid by grasping the dirt container (see Fig. 4/1) and turning anti clockwise. Fig. 4/2 dirt container and filter removal and replacement 5 Vax V-015 User Guide. qxd 22/9/06 12:17 Page 6 Vax V-015 Remove the lid of the dirt container (see Fig. 4/3). WARNING: Always empty dirt container and clean HEPA filter before each use and during prolonged usage to avoid motor damage. ! Cleaning the pre-motor filter Behind the dirt container, just under the carry handle is a pre-motor filter in the form of a small rectangle shaped piece of foam. This can be cleaned in the same way as the HEPA filter and can also be had washed under the cold tap. ! PLEASE NOTE: Let the filter dry out side the vacuum for 24 hours before replacing / re-using. The dirt container can be washed in lukewarm water (max 40°C). Do not use strong detergents and ensure dirt container is fully dry before putting back in vacuum cleaner. Fig. 4/3 Firmly tap clean the HEPA filter (see Fig. 4/4) until no more dust is observed falling out. Fig. 4/4 6 dirt container and filter removal and replacement Vax V-015 User Guide. qxd 22/9/06 12:17 Page 7 user guide 5. Maintenance Cleaning and Changing the Belt WARNING: Always turn power off before performing any maintenance on the cleaner to reduce chance of an electric shock. [. . . ] Troubleshooting ! WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY UNPLUG VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING PROBLEM: Cleaner won't run Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical outlet. Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up Cause: Full or clogged dirt container. Solution: Clean/change filters. PROBLEM: Accessories won't pick up Cause: Accessories not attached correctly. Solution: Refer to section 5 for fitting information. PROBLEM: Cleaner picks up moveable rugs or pushes too hard Cause: Wrong pile height setting. [. . . ]