Vax VCC-08 Operation & User’s Manual

Get Cleaning... What’s your Vax’s model number? What’s your serial number? (Located on the base of the machine) Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use. V C C – 0 8

2 Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 FOR COMMERCIAL 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. 2. Turn off 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. 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 handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. 10. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked and do not restrict airflow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might reduce airflow. 11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. 12. Do not vacuum hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects. 13. Do not vacuum flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours. 14. Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.). 15. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust, or any other building or vitreous materials. 16. Don not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser. 17. Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc. 18. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with blocked filters and without all the filters and dust bag in place. 19. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs. 20. Keep vacuuming area well lit. 21. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. 22. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the vacuum cleaner. 23. 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. WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before assembling, opening or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments. CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical outlet, make sure the switch is in the ‘off’ position. IMPORTANT: If the inlet, hose or telescopic tube is blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blockage(s) before re-starting the vacuum cleaner. See Maintenance: Clearing blockages. IMPORTANT: It is very important that filters are kept clean to obtain maximum performance from your vacuum cleaner. Not cleaning and not replacing your filters regularly can reduce the suction power and cause overheating and permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner. NOTE: If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating the warranty. IMPORTANT: Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device with a Residual Current Rating of 30mA or less. IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch. Remove dirt container and empty. Clean filters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and switch back on. DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM CLEANER CAUSED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF NOT ADHERING TO THE GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE INVALIDATES THE WARRANTY. This machine is intended for commercial use. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

5 Lid retaining clips 6 Combination f oor tool 7 Rear wheels 8 Tool parking slot 9 Rear cord hook 10 Eco power switch 11 Kettle connection power cord 12 Post motor exhaust 13 On/of switch 14 360° rotating castor wheels 15 Flexible hose 16 Carry handle 17 HEPA cloth pre-motor f lter 18 Foam pre-motor f lter 19 Dust bag INFORMATION: The accessories are stored in the dust bag compartment and need to be removed before operating the vacuum cleaner. ! ! ! ! 18 19 17 1 2 11 14 13 12 8 9 3 15 5 7 10 16 6 4 vax.com.au

remove lid. Assembling your vacuum cleaner WARNING: Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket before carrying, opening, emptying or conducting maintenance or troubleshooting checks on the machine. Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket when connecting/ disconnecting the attachments. PLEASE READ SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE (PAGE 2) Remove accessories and dust bag. Slide dust bag opening over hose inlet and ensure it is secure. Align hose and turn clockwise until secure. To lock lid in place, ensure clips are pressed down fully and fl ush with surface. Replace lid by aligning handle with rear parking slot and hose outlet. 1 2 ! ! ! ! Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900

Connect the dusting brush to the handle or tube to clean delicate surfaces such as window sills and desks. Connect the crevice tool to the handle or tube for cleaning edges and diffi cult to reach areas. To clean hard fl oors push the switch backwards. To clean carpets push the switch forwards. Carpets Hard foors vax.com.au

between high/low power modes. To store, hook the fl oor head into the parking slot. Form a loop in the cable and slide into retaining clip. Attach the power cord to the vacuum canister. After use, loop power cord in hand and store on rear hook. Pull down to secure. Press power button once to turn on machine. Machine will start in high power. NOTE: The machine will not function properly unless the cord is secured in the retaining clip. CAUTION: Do not lift or pull the machine by the power cord. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Attaching the cord Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900

For a deeper clean remove the fi lter and use the dusting brush to clean both sides. Cleaning the HEPA cloth pre-motor fi lter: quick clean Cleaning the HEPA cloth pre-motor fi lter: deep clean WARNING: Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket before carrying, opening, emptying or conducting maintenance or troubleshooting checks on the machine. Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket when connecting/disconnecting the attachments. IMPORTANT: Filters need to be cleaned every time the dustbag is replaced for best cleaning results. For a quick clean simply use the dusting brush to remove debris from the HEPA pre-motor fi lter. Align arrows to secure fi lter back into lid. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! CAUTION: Do not wash the fi lter as this will damage the medium. ! ! ! ! CAUTION: Do not wash the fi lter as this will damage the medium. ! ! ! ! vax.com.au

Rinse under cold water. Leave to fully dry in natural sunlight. Cleaning the foam pre-motor fi lter Filter replacement To maintain optimum performance check fi lters whenever you replace the dust bag. Replace the fi lters if they become damaged or discoloured. Cleaning the combination fl oor tool To maintain optimum performance, regularly inspect and clean the combination fl oor tool. To do this, place the fl oor tool in hard fl oor mode and remove any hair or fi bres from the bristles. Checking castors and wheels To help maintain the smooth movement of the machine, regularly check the front castors and rear wheels and remove any hair or fi bres. 24hrs WARNING: Avoid direct heat sources as these will damage the fi lter. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Max 40° water. Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900

• Check the ‘Machine Overview’ (page 3) to make sure the part is definitely included in your unit. • If it is missing, we’re here to help. Simply call us on AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 Why will the vacuum cleaner not run? • It may not be plugged into the electrical outlet correctly. Ensure that the plug is pushed into the electrical outlet securely. • The electrical outlet may not be working. If unsure consult an electrician. • The motor thermostat may have tripped. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Leave for one hour before switching the vacuum cleaner back on. Why won’t the vacuum stay in “Eco” mode? • When the machine is turned off and then back on it returns to full power mode. To re-enter “Eco” mode, press the green “Eco” button once. Why won’t the vacuum cleaner pick up? • Dust bag may be full or incorrectly installed; remove the dust bag from the unit and if not full, re-attach as shown on page 4. • The filter may be clogged; refer to ‘Maintenance: Cleaning the filters’ on page 7 and 8. • The filter may not be fitted correctly; refer to ‘Maintenance: Cleaning the filters’ on page 7. • There may be a blockage in the tube or hose. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner, carefully remove any blockages found and reconnect securely. Why won’t the accessories pick up properly? • Accessories may not be attached securely; ensure tools are fitted correctly as shown on page 5. • Accessory may be blocked; remove accessory from handle/tube and carefully remove blockage and re-attach to the vacuum cleaner. Why is dust escaping from the vacuum? • The filter may be clogged; refer to ‘Maintenance: Cleaning the filters’ on page 7 and 8. • The dust bag may be full; remove the bag and if full, fit a new bag as shown on page 4. • Dust bag may be incorrectly installed; remove the dust bag from the unit and re-attach as shown on page 4. • The hose may not be installed correctly, remove and refit as shown on page 4. What do I do if the unit/an accessory becomes damaged or broken? • We’re here to help. Simply call AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 or visit vax.com.au WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner from mains supply before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. ! ! ! ! vax.com.au

Vax Careline: Australia 1300 361 505 New Zealand 0800 800 900 Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Any queries or concerns about using your Vax, call the Vax Commercial Careline. Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling. For the nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Commercial Careline or visit vax.com.au Technical Specification Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz Wattage: 1400W Capacity: 9L Filters: HEPA cloth pre-motor filter (non washable, replaceable) Foam pre-motor filter (washable, replaceable) Foam post-motor filter (not replaceable) Cord length: 12.5m Weight: 4.5kg (machine only) Subject to technical change without notice. N197 Double Insulated Indoor Use Read Instructions Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900

Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Australia 3108. www.vax.com.au Service Line: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900 Performance is everything.