Vax Turboforce Owner's manual

Brand: Vax

Model: Turboforce

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Putting your cleaner together

Slide the back panel onto the base. To secure, insert the screws into

the front of the back panel.

Slide the end of the long hose onto

the back panel dirt tube.

Turn counterclockwise to secure.

Phillips screwdriver required

Parts checklist

1 Handle

2 Turbo brush

3 Crevice Tool (inside extension wand)

4 Extension wand

5 Dust canister lid

6 Dust canister filter

7See through dust canister

8 Headlight

9 Head adjust lever

10 Scuff guard bumper

11 Clear dirt path window

12 Lower hose cuff

13 Lower hose

14 Hose wand

15 Dust canister release latch

16 Cable clip

17 Hose caddy

18 Hose

19 Dust brush

20 Cord wrap with quick cord release

21 Carrying handle

22 Long power cord

23 Swivel wheels

24 Handle release pedal

25 On/Off pedal

26 Back panel

27 Hose clip

28 Upper tool caddy

5 6

Putting your vacuum cleaner together

Align the carry handle holes with

the holes on the back panel. Slide

the handle forward. Insert two

screws into the holes and tighten

until secure.

Place the upper handle onto the

upright back panel.

Attach the turbo tool clip into the

turbo tool caddy.

8 9

Putting your vacuum cleaner together

Place the turbo tool caddy onto the

front of the vacuum lower handle.

Insert the two screws into the back

of the handle and screw them into

the tool caddy. Tighten until secure.

Clip the turbo tool onto the front of

the turbo tool caddy.

Putting your vacuum cleaner together

Wrap the hose around the back of

the hose caddy. Push the hose

wand down into the right side of the

cleaner to secure.

Align the tabs on the clear dirt

passage window with the slots on

the lower hose cuff. Push and turn

the hose clockwise until secure.

Attach the tools. Slide the dust

brush onto the post in the upper

tool caddy with the bristles facing

out.

Slide the extension wand/ crevice

tool into the round opening on the

front of the right side of the tool

caddy.

14 15

Align the slots on the lid with the

tabs on the dust canister. Push the

lid down and twist clockwise.

Use the arrow marked on the lid to

ensure that the dust canister and lid

are aligned properly.

Insert the tab on the bottom of the

dust canister into the rectangular

slot on the cleaner.

To secure the dust canister push

the top into place, there will be an

audible click when it is secure.

Tab

Arrow

2 3

Operating the vacuum cleaner

Release the power cord by turning

the quick cord release. The cord

should be inserted into the cord

guide while vacuuming to keep it

out of the way.

Slide the height adjuster lever to

match the surface being cleaned.

Important: For easiest adjustment

the vacuum cleaner should be in

the upright position.

Plug the cord into a mains

electricity socket.

Turn the cleaner on by pressing on

the foot pedal at the rear left of the

vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning carpets and floors

Operating the vacuum cleaner

To release the handle push the

handle release pedal, located on

the the lower left side of the

cleaner.

Move the handle to the desired

position (A) for storage and position

(B) for normal operation.

To clean under furniture, press

the release pedal again and use

position (C).

The vacuum cleaner must be in the

upright position to raise the brush

roll.

Remove the hose from the quick

release lever.

Above floor cleaning

8 9

Operating the vacuum cleaner

Choose any of the handy

accessories or use the hose alone.

If using an accessory, simply push

the attachment firmly onto the end

of the wand to hose handle.

To remove the accessory twist and

pull apart gently.

2 3

Emptying the dust canister

Push down on the latch to release

the dust canister from the vacuum

cleaner.

If additional length is needed, use

the extension wand and crevice tool

out of the extension wand. You can

use the extension wand and crevice

tool together or separately.

Remove the lid by grasping the dust

canister handle and turning the lid

counterclockwise.

Carry handle

Use the carry handle on the back of

the vacuum cleaner to move it from

room to room

Note: Do not push the cleaner

forward while leaning on the back

wheels. Do not pull the cleaner back

on to it’s wheels.

Extension wand

The filter inside the dust canister

should not need replacing but it

should be cleaned each time the

dust canister is emptied. Remove it

by grasping the ring at the top of

the filter.

The plug must be removed from the mains socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining

the appliance.

Twist and pull the filter out.

To clean it, tap it gently against the

side of a dustbin. Do not use a

brush to clean it as this may

damage the filter.

Do not wash the filter.

Empty all the dirt and dust from the

canister.

Return the filter to the dust canister.

Push the filter back into place to

prevent dirt leakage and replace lid.

Return the dust container to the

vacuum cleaner.

Unplug the vacuum cleaner from

the mains supply. Press the handle

release button and turn the vacuum

cleaner over so that the base lies

flat and face up. Use a screwdriver

to remove the five retaining screws

shown above.

Remove the nozzle guard.

Slide the belt onto the motorshaft.

Then slide the brush bar into the

belt.

Belt or Brush removal and replacement

Lift and remove the brush bar, then

slide the belt off the motor shaft

and dispose of it.

Phillips screwdriver required

5 6

With the new belt in place, pull and

slide the brushroll into the nozzle.

Ensure that the brushroll end caps

are correctly oriented as shown

inset above. Rotate the brush roll

manually to make sure it is properly

aligned.

Re-attach the nozzle guard. Replace all five screws to secure

the nozzle guard in place.

2 3

Light bulb removal and

replacement

Unplug your vacuum cleaner.

Lean the cleaner handle back and

remove the two screws located on

either side of the headlight lens.

Pull the bulb out of the socket

gently. Do Not twist the bulb.

Gently push the replacement bulb

into the socket.

Secure the headlight lens by

replacing the two screws.

Phillips screwdriver required

You will also need a 12volt T5 (16mm) wedge base bulb.

2 3

General maintenance

If your cleaner is plugged in and

has been emptied recently but

there is no suction at the end of the

hose, it is likely that the hose is

blocked.

To clear, switch off and unplug your

vacuum cleaner and remove the

hose from the rear of the vacuum

cleaner.

Undo the long hose from the back

panel dirt tube.

Check for obstructions, remove any

which are found and replace the

hose.

You should also check the short

hose at the front of your vacuum

cleaner. Undo the hose from the

clear dirt passage window before

checking for obstructions.

Removing debris from the hose

5 6

Removing debris from the

nozzle guard

If your vacuum cleaner has suction

at the hose but is not picking up the

nozzle guard may be obstructed.

Switch off and unplug your vacuum

cleaner. Remove the nozzle guard

by removing the five screws.

Check for obstructions and remove

if found.

Rotate the locking ring 180º and

turn the turbo tool over.

Pivot the lower housing and then

remove and obstruction you find

underneath.

To reassemble ensure the tabs are

engaged and the pivot the lower

housing closed.

Removing debris from the

turbo tool

Safety

• Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use.

• To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Not to be used as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children or the infirm.

• Use only as described in this user guide.

• Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, allow the cord to come into contact with hot or

sharp surfaces or close a door on the cord.

• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.

• Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any objects into openings or operate with openings blocked, keep them free of anything that may

reduce airflow.

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

• Do not vacuum any glowing, burning or smoking particles.

• Do not use without the dust canister and filters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may

be present.

• Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor, only the hand held tools may be used on furniture.

• Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.

• Switch off before attaching or removing the turbo tool.

• Do not attempt to remove blockages in the hose with sharp objects as they may cause damage.

• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

• Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. The correct

voltage is listed on the ratings plate.

For further information in the UK, call the VAX HELPLINE : 0870 606 1248

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cleaner won’t run

Vacuum won’t pick up/

loss of suction

Dust escaping from the

Vacuum

Headlight not working

Possible Cause

• Power cord not firmly pushed into

a mains socket.

• Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

• Lower hose not connected properly.

• Dust canister not installed correctly or full.

• Broken or worn belt.

• Clogged filter.

• Nozzle/hose or hose inlet is clogged.

• turbo tool is clogged.

• Dust canister full.

• Dust canister not installed properly.

• Hose not installed correctly.

• Filter not fitted.

• Bulb burnt out.

Possible solution

• Plug cord in firmly.

• Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or

reset breaker.

• Refer to page 3 for fitting information.

• See ‘Emptying the dust canister’.

• Replace the belt.

• Remove filter and clean.

• Remove nozzle/hose or turbo tool and

remove obstruction.

• Empty dust canister.

• See ‘Emptying the dust canister’.

• See ‘Putting your vacuum cleaner

together’.

• See page 12.

• Replace the bulb.

VAX Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 OQH, UK.

email: [email protected] - website: www.vax.co.uk

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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Manufacturer/EEC importer: VAX Limited, hereby on our own responsibility declare that the product: Turbo Force is manufactured in compliance with the following;

Safety: 72/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive as modified by 93/68/EEC

EMC: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility Directive as modified by 93/68/EEC

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