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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or 
industrial use.
• Only use the machine indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings 
whilst using the machine.
• Before using the machine test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness 
and pile distortion.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and 
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of 
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction 
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards 
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user 
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only VAX recommended tools and solution should be used with this machine. 
Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
DONT'S
• Don’t leave the machine plugged in when unattended.
• Don’t use the machine if it has been dropped, damaged, immersed in water or 
left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the cord or use the machine if the cord or plug is damaged. 
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its 
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t use the machine to pick up any flammable or combustible materials 
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc) or use the machine in an area with explosive 
vapours or liquid.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the machine with wet hands. 
• Don’t leave the machine in one spot for an extended period of time when it is 
switched on. This machine is fitted with a rotating brushbar which, if left in 
one place, may cause damage to the floor surface.
• Don’t use the machine to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking 
hot burning items or use in an area that is wet or where there may be harmful 
fluids (chlorine, bleach and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t pull or carry the machine by the power cord.
• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners or 
sharp edges, or close a door over the power cord.
• Don’t unplug the machine by pulling on the cord.
• Don’t carry the machine whilst it's switched on.
SAFETY GUIDE