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0870 6061248

Handheld Vac

Vax model number:

K-001

K-002

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Please read carefully before using this cleaner.

Always fully extend the mains cable before use.

Retain for future reference.

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1. Diagram

K-001

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Fig.1/1

1 On/off button

2 Charging light

3 Filter adaptor

4 Filter

5 Dirt cup

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parts overview

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5

6

7

2

3

4

10

7

12

8

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6 Soft tip nozzle

7 Charging tab

8 Charging base / Storage.

Illuminating base (Model: K-001 only)

9 Charger

10 Charging slot

11 Cord wrap

12 On/off switch for base lights

(Model: K-001 only)

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2. Safety Information

For Household Use Only

When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:

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WARNING: Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

1.

Do not charge the unit outdoors.

2.

Turn off the vacuum cleaner control before connecting or disconnecting from the mains supply.

3.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4.

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 person responsible for their safety.

5.

Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

6.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working, as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Vax Authorised Service Agent or suitably qualified person for examination, repair or adjustment.

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Do not abuse the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surface. Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not close the cord in a door.

8.

Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

9.

This product contains rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries.

Do not throw batteries into fire or expose them to high temperatures, as they may burst.

10. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.

12. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or anything hot, smoking or burning objects.

13. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials

(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapour.

14. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc).

15. Do not use without the filter in place.

16. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, mails, screws, coins, etc.

17. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

18. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs

19. Store the appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.

20. Use only the charge supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.

21. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extension cords.

Non-approved extension cords may over heat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over.

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IMPORTANT: For dry debris use only.

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WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the hand vac from the electrical outlet before assembling, opening or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.

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IMPORTANT: Washing filters improves the hand vac performance. Make sure all the filters are completely dry before inserting back into the hand vac.

This hand vac is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.

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3. Storage / Charging

Charging / Storage base

Designed to sit in the charging base on a flat surface.

Charging

NOTE: Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.

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IMPORTANT: Before first use, charge your unit for at least 24 hours.

Power switch must be in the OFF position when unit is charging on base. If charging light is not illuminated, press

ON/OFF button to assure unit is turned off. Remember, unit will not charge if charging light is not illuminated.

Place unit in charger/storage base (Fig.3/1).

Fig.3/3

Charging light will illuminate when unit is properly placed in the base. Unit will be charged in 16-24hours. The light will not change colour or shut off when the unit is fully charged (Fig.3/4)

Fig.3/1

Make sure to align slot in cleaner with charging tab on back of base (Fig.3/2).

Fig.3/4

Slot

Charging

Tab

Fig.3/2

Connect wall charger to the outlet (Fig.3/3).

Charging

Light

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storage / charging

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4. How to Operate

To use

Press the ON/OFF button once (Fig.4/1).

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5. Dirt Container & Filter:

Removal and Replacement

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IMPORTANT: For best results, clean the filter after each use.

NOTE: For best performance, replace filter every six months.

Emptying the dirt container

Remove unit from base (Fig.5/1).

Fig.4/1

To turn unit off

Press the ON/OFF button again.

Empty and clean the unit and filter after each use or after large pickups when the unit becomes full.

Base Illumination (Model: K-001 only)

To turn on base lights

Flip charging/storage base over and turn the switch on the bottom of the base to the ON position (Fig.4/2).

NOTE: Base will only illuminate when base switch is

“ON” and unit is placed in base to charge.

Fig.5/1

Twist dirt cup to remove (Fig.5/2).

Charging

Light

Base

Light

Switch

Fig.4/2

To turn base lights off

Flip charging/storage base over and turn the switch on the bottom of the base to the OFF position.

NOTE: The charging light can not be turned off.

Fig.5/2

Grasp filter tab and lift up to remove from dirt container

(Fig.5/3).

operation / dirt container & filter

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Fig.5/3

Tap filter on side of rubbish bin to remove excess dust and dirt (Fig.5/4).

Fig.5/6

Reattach dirt container by twisting to secure into place on the base (Fig.5/7).

Fig.5/4

NOTE: To improve vacuum performance the filter can be washed in cold water. Allow to air dry completly (at least 24 hours) before replacing back in the unit.

Empty contents of dirt container into rubbish bin (Fig.5/5).

Fig.5/7

Return unit to base (Fig.5/8).

Fig.5/5

Return filter to dirt container (Fig.5/6).

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dirt container & filter

Fig.5/8

Filter removal and replacement

Remove dirt container from the unit. Grasp centre tab and pull to remove filter assembly (Fig.5/9).

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6. Battery Disposal

Your hand held vac contains nickel cadmium batteries.

When these batteries no longer recharge or you want to dispose of the vacuum cleaner, call the Vax Careline on 0870 606 1248 for correct removal and disposal of the batteries.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

Fig.5/9

Twist filter to remove from filter adaptor.

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Important: Do not discard filter adaptor.

Twist and lock new filter into filter adaptor (Fig.5/10).

Unlock Lock

Fig.5/10

Return filter assembly to the dirt container. Return the dirt container to the cleaner and place in charging / storage base (Fig.5/11).

Fig.5/11

dirt container & filter / battery disposal

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7. Troubleshooting

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

PROBLEM: Hand Vac won't run

Cause: Battery not charged.

Solution: Charge battery. For first use charge for at least 24 hours. Power switch must be in the

‘OFF’ position when charging. if the charge indicator on charger lights up, the battery is charging.

Cause: Contacts between unit and base are dirty.

Solution: Wipe dirt from contacts.

Cause: On/off switch not turned on.

Solution: Push on/off button to ‘on’.

Cause: No electricity in the electrical outlet.

Solution: Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or reset.

Cause: Power cord not firmly pushed into electrical outlet.

Solution: Plug unit in firmly.

8. UK Service & Help

Vax Care 0870 6061248

Monday-Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm.

Saturday-Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

An answerphone is available outside of these hours. Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the Vax

Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.

Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the carpet cleaner before calling. There are over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Careline.

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PROBLEM: Hand Vac won’t pick up/loss of suction.

Cause: Nozzle / dirt passage clogged.

Solution: Remove obstruction.

Cause: Filter is clogged.

Solution: Clean filter and replace.

Cause: Battery charge is getting weak.

Solution: Charge battery.

Cause: Dirt container is full.

Solution: Empty dirt container.

Cause: Filter is dirty.

Solution: Clean or replace filter.

PROBLEM: Battery won’t charge.

Cause: Power button is in the ‘ON’ position.

Solution: Press the power button to ‘OFF’ position. In charge indicator on charger lights up, the battery is charging.

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troubleshooting / uk service & help

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9. Technical Specification

Adaptor voltage: 240V ~50Hz

Vacuum motor: 7.2V

Capacity:

Filter:

0.2L

Fibre dirt cup (tap to clean)

Cord length:

Weight:

1.7m (approx) (Unit Cordless)

1.5Kg (approx)

Subject to technical change without notice.

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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the

K-001 / K-002 KONE by Vax handheld vac is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:

Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 OQH, UK email: [email protected] - website: www.vax.co.uk