User manual VAX V-015

[. . . ] Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Return the vacuum cleaner to a Vax Authorised Service Agent or suitably qualified person for examination, repair or adjustment. [. . . ] PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE. safety information 3 Vax V-015 User Guide. qxd 22/9/06 12:17 Page 4 Vax V-015 3. Use and Function Slide the handle onto the top of the main body of the vacuum. Insert double pronged hole cover into front screw holes (located behind the carry handle. Secure in place using the two long Phillips head screws provided. 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. Pressing this switch again turns off the cleaner. 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. The accessories can be used with or without the extension tube. 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. TurboTool: For pet hairs, stairs and upholstery. 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. Dirt container and filter removal and replacement !! IMPORTANT: Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet before opening the dirt container. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the vacuum without the HEPA filter in place. To remove the dirt container, press the dirt container release button and lift away from the vacuum cleaner. [. . . ] Cause: New carpet debris clogging air path. Solution: Remove obstruction. 8 troubleshooting Vax V-015 User Guide. qxd 22/9/06 12:17 Page 9 user guide 7. UK Service & Help Vax Care 0870 6061248 Monday-Friday. An answerphone will be available out of these hours. [. . . ]