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Do’s
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Ensure the mains cable is fully unwound and straightened before use.
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Ensure the mains cable is kept well away from the revolving brushes (where fitted) of your VAX, when it
is turned on and running.
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Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and rough surfaces and avoid damage in
any other way.
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Exercise extreme care when cleaning stair carpets. Ensure that your VAX is in a stable position at either
the top or bottom of the stairs without over-stretching the hose or cable.
You may prefer to remove the castors.
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Follow the instructions in this user guide when fitting accessories or tools.
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Remove the plug from the wall socket before carrying out any maintenance specified in this guide.
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Change dust bags, wash and/or replace filters at regular intervals as specified in this guide.
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Store your VAX in a dry place.
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Have your VAX serviced by an authorised VAX Service Agent only using genuine VAX spare parts.
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Take caution when removing dust and debris from your VAX, to avoid injury.
Don’ts
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Never allow children to tamper or play with your VAX.
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Avoid dragging your VAX by the mains cable.
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Never tug at the mains cable to remove the plug from the wall socket.
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Never allow the complete coiled mains cable to drop on the floor as this may result in kinks or knots
occurring in the cable, causing premature failure.
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Don’t let anyone touch the rotating brush bar (where fitted) unless your VAX is disconnected
from the mains.
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Never use your VAX in the presence of flammable gases.
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Avoid sucking up hot items, hazardous liquids or any other material which could damage your VAX.
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Never leave your VAX running unattended.
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Never use without a dust bag except when washing or sucking up spills.
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If your VAX fails to operate, never attempt to repair it yourself as repairs carried out by an unauthorised
or inexperienced person may cause injury to you or damage to your VAX.
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Never alter the specification or modify your VAX in any way.
VAX Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich,Worcestershire,WR9 OQH, UK. - Telephone (01905) 795959
Part No: 1-8-124323-00 Version No: 1
EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Manufacturer/ EEC-importer VAX Limited, hereby on our own
responsibility declare that Products:VAX Canister 5140/5150
is manufactured in compliance with the following DIRECTIVES:
73/23/EEC Security against electric shock 89/336/EEC
EN55014-1993 STANDARDS: EN60-335/-1/-2-2 Electromagnetic
compatibility EN55104-1995
Date 29/11/96 Place Droitwich
GM Brewin Director - Engineering VAX Ltd
