Vax VX49 Let's get started - Let’S Talk Safety
Don’ts
Let’s talk safety
This machine is intended for household use only, and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
WHEN USING THE VACUUM CLEANER:
Basic safety precautions should always be observed,
including the following:
• Do not leave the vacuum cleaner unattended when
plugged in. Unplug it from the socket when not in
use.
• Not to be used as a toy.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• 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 the use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
• 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 a hazard.
Basic safety precautions
• Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.
• Do not leave outdoors.
• Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use cord as a
handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run the machine
over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not put any objects into openings or operate with
openings blocked. Keep them free of anything that
might reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash,
matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
• Do not use the vacuum without the filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material
(chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
• Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
• Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-
based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
• Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any
other building or vitreous material.