Vax 6155 manual Important Safety Information

WASH OUT THE BLACK FILTER REGULARLY AND REPLACE OCCASIONALLY

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS ‘EASY GUIDE’ SHOULD BE READ COMPLETELY AND REFERRED TO AT ALL TIMES BEFORE USING YOUR Vax

This ‘easy guide’ should be retained with your Vax for future reference. If your Vax is sold or transferred to a new owner, this guide should be passed on so that the

15 following information is provided in the interest of safety. Please read it before using your Vax.

new owner can become acquainted with the machine and this information. The

DO’S

•Ensure the mains cable is fully unwound and straightened before use.

•Ensure the mains cable is kept well away from the revolving brushes (where

fitted) of your Vax, when it is turned on and running.

•Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and rough surfaces and avoid damage in any other way.

•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.

• When cleaning the stair treads, always keep a hand firmly on your Vax.

•Follow the instructions in this user guide when fitting and changing accessories or tools.

•Remove the plug from the wall socket before carrying out any maintenance specified in this guide.

•Change dust bags and filters at regular intervals as specified in this guide.

•Store your Vax in a dry place.

•Have your Vax serviced by an authorised Vax Service Agent only using genuine Vax spare parts.

DON’TS

• Never allow children to tamper or play with your Vax.

•Avoid dragging your Vax by the mains cable.

• Never tug at the mains cable to remove the plug from the wall socket.

•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.

•Don’t let anyone touch the rotating brush bar (where fitted) unless your Vax is

disconnected from the mains.

• Never use your Vax in the presence of flammable gases.

•Avoid sucking up hot items, hazardous liquids or any other material which could damage your Vax.

•Never leave your Vax running unattended.

•Never use your Vax without a dust bag except when washing or sucking up spills.

•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. Never alter the specification or modify your Vax in any way.

WARNING: TH1S APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: When carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations on this product, it is essential that the plug is removed from the wall socket. In the interests of product improvement, the Company reserve the right to introduce modifications or alterations without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF YOUR Vax DOES NOT SUCK UP PROPERLY :

• Check to see if the dust bag is full.

•Ensure there are no blockages in the hose.

•Clean/change the filters.

IF YOUR Vax DOES NOT WASH PROPERLY:
•	Check	to see if the Dirty water bucket	is full. If	it is, empty it..
•	Make	sure the solution tube is at the	bottom of	the water/washing solution..

•Ensure that the Tube connector on the end of the hose is fitted properly.

TIPS

•As your Vax is very powerful, you may find that the dust bag fills up quickly the first time that you use your VAX.

•WHEN WASHING CARPETS OR UPHOLSTERY, ALWAYS TEST FOR COLOUR FASTNESS, WITH SOME UNDILUTED CLEANER ON A HIDDEN AREA .

•When washing deep pile carpets, move the washing tool in the same direction as the pile lays.

•Start from the furthest corner of the room and work backwards towards the door.

•If you are washing very dirty carpets, you may have to wash them several times

over a period of time to bring the dirt to the surface.

•Metal or wooden furniture legs may mark a wet carpet, wait until the carpet is

dry before	replacing	furniture or cover legs with aluminium foil.
• Don’t allow	children	or animals onto your carpet until it has had time to dry.

•To keep your pump in good working order we recommend you flush your Vax through with water only (no solution) after washing.

•Switch the pump on occasionally (once per month) for 5 seconds to keep it in good working order, for when you next wash your carpets.