Safety Instructions - Vax DualPower W85-DP-B-E Mode D'emploi

This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you're
cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the carpet washer.
• This carpet washer is NOT to be used by children under eight
years or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, unless they have been given instructions on how to
use the machine or are supervised during use.
• Any cleaning or maintenance of your carpet washer should not
be made by children without supervision and ensure they don't
play with the carpet washer.
• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/
upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommend tools and solution should be used with
this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the
guarantee.
• Don't leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.
• Don't use this carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged
or left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord or use carpet washer if the
power cord or plug is damaged.
• Don't use your carpet washer to pick up any flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don't handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.
• Don't carry the carpet washer while it's switched on.
• Don't pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
• Don't use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord
around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the Power
cord. Don't unplug carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.
• Don't use your carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches or smoking hot burning items or use in an
area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and
ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don't attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this
may cause damage to your carpet washer.
• Don't over saturate your carpet.
• Don't use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may
result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is
listed on the ratings label.
• Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to using the
carpet washer
• The clean water tank should only be filled with warm water
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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(max 40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling
water may damage your machine and invalidate your
guarantee.
• Store your carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing
your carpet washer please ensure all water/solutions tanks
and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.
• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using your
carpet washer.
• Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any
maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the hose/
accessories.
• Turn off all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting
or connecting the power cord, after use always wrap the
power cord around the cord clips provided
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst
using your carpet washer.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non‑approved
extension cords may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks
and filters in place.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may affect
the airflow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an upright position.
• To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold the
carpet washer upside down or lay on its side.