Instruction manual

7. Clearing a Blockage:
Locate lower hose/inspection tube (Fig.7/1).
Remove one (1) screw and pull lower hose down and
away from cleaner. Remove obstruction (Fig.7/2).
Replace lower hose and replace one (1) screw
(Fig.7/3).
8. VAXCARE Service & Help
AUSTRALIA 1300 36 4040
NEW ZEALAND 0800 800 900
Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call
VAXCARE.
Please make a note of the serial number and model
number of the appliance before calling.
(Aust only: Mon-Fri. 10.00am to 6.00pm. EST)
Calls are charged at the local rate.
An answerphone is available out of these hours.
There are over 300 approved Vax Service Agents in
Australia and New Zealand. For the nearest Service
Agent, please refer to your Vax warranty or call
VAXCARE or visit www.vax.com.au
9. Technical Specification
Voltage: 220-240V~50Hz
Wattage: 850W
Capacity: 2.3 litres MAX
Filters: Fibre pre-motor filter
Pleated paper main filter
Cord length: 6.4 metres
Weight: 4.5 kg
Part No.: 56000
Subject to technical change without notice.
10. Replacement Filters
Replacement filters are available from your Vax
stockist or Vax direct. Phone Vaxcare or visit:
www.vax.com.au
10. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Cause: Power cord not firmly pushed into mains socket.
Solution: Plug the cord in firmly to the power outlet.
Cause: Thermal cut-out operates.
Solution: Switch off vacuum cleaner and unplug from mains socket. Leave vacuum cleaner for at least
1 hour and clean filters and empty dust container in the meantime.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction
Cause: Dirt container not installed correctly.
Solution: Review dirt container removal and replacement.
Cause: Dirt container full.
Solution: Empty dirt container.
Cause: Brushbar worn.
Solution: Replace brushbar.
Cause: Broken or worn belt.
Solution: Replace belt.
Cause: Clogged filter.
Solution: Remove filter and clean.
Cause: Vacuuming head/brushbar blocked.
Solution: Check vacuuming head/brushbar - Remove obstruction/blockage.
Cause: Lower hose blocked.
Solution: Remove lower hose/clear blockage. See section 7.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from vacuum cleaner
Cause: Dirt container full.
Solution: Empty dirt container.
Cause: Dirt container not installed correctly.
Solution: Review dirt container removal and replacement.
Cause: Hose not installed correctly.
Solution: Review hose installation. See Fig7/3.
Cause: Filter not installed completely.
Solution: Review filter removal and replacement.
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Fig.7/1
Fig.7/2
Fig.7/3