• Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use the cord
as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull 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 vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• 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 pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
• Do not pick up ammable or combustible materials
(lighter uid, 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.).
• Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
• Do not use without ALL of the lters in place.
• Do not leave outdoors.
• Do not vacuum baking soda or any other
powder-based carpet re-fresher or deoderiser.
• Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any
other building or vitreous material.
Basic safety precautions
This machine is intended for household use only, and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
WHEN USING THE VACUUM CLEANER:
Basic safety precautions should always be observed,
including the following:
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with
a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Use only SAA approved 10 amp extension cords.
Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be
tripped over.
• We recommend the use of a residual current device
with a residual current of 30mA or less.
