Let’s talk safety
Basic  
safety  
precautions
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and 
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
•  Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces and keep 
the area you’re cleaning well lit.
•  Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts 
and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
•  Only Vax recommended tools and accessories should be used 
with this vacuum cleaner.
Don’ts
•  Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged or 
left outdoors or the lters are not in their original place.
•  Don’t run over the power cord or use the vacuum cleaner if the 
power cord or plug is damaged. 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. 
•  Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
•  Don’t pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
•  Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord 
 
around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.
•  Don’t unplug the vacuum cleaner by pulling on the power cord.
Do’s
•  Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before 
disconnecting or connecting the power cord.
•  Always make sure both the pre-motor/post-motor lters are
 
in place before use.
•  Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
 
or connecting the hose and accessories.
•  Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect 
the airow/suction.
•  Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.