General Safety Information
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety 
precautions should always be observed, including  
the following:
1.  Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces. 
Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet 
hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2.  Turn o the vacuum cleaner controls before 
disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
3.   Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting 
or disconnecting the vacuum hose and accessories.
4.  Children should be supervised to ensure that they  
do not play with the appliance.
5.  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.
6.  Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax 
recommended attachments.
7.  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 
or a recommended Service Agent to avoid hazard 
and invalidating the warranty.
8.  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.
9.  Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use 
with any openings blocked and do not restrict  
air-ow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair 
or anything that might reduce airow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts  
of the body away from openings and moving parts.
11.  Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, 
matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
12. Do not pick up ammable or combustible materials 
(lighter uid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the 
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
13.  Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic materials  
(chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
14. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such  
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
15. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any 
other building or vitreous materials.
16. Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-
based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
17.  Do not use with blocked lters and without ALL  
of the lters in place.
18. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
19.  Keep vacuuming area well lit.  
20. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
21.  Turn o the on/o switch before unplugging the 
vacuum cleaner
22. 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.
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