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Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 1 Vax careline 0870 6061248 Hard floor cleaner Vax model number: V-120 Please read carefully before using this cleaner. www.vax.co.uk Always fully extend the mains cable before use. Retain for future reference.
Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 2 www.vax.co.uk 1. Diagram V-120 HAR D FLO O R CLEA NI N G S OL U TION Fig.1/1 1 Soft hand grip 8 Recovery tank release 15 Soft-tread wheels 2 On/off switch...
Do not use with a damaged cord or charger. If the supply cord and/or charger is damaged, they must be replaced by the manufacturer, a Vax Service Agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard. Do not pull or carry the unit 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.
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Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 4 www.vax.co.uk 3. Preparing the Cleaner While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place (Fig.3/4). Installing Brushed and Nozzle To install brushes, place handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back so that it rests on the floor. Align post (A) on brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner.
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Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 5 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 The cleaner may also be lifted using the carrying handle Handle Release Pedal (A) on the front of the cleaner (Fig.3/10). Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to operating position.
For hard surface floors such as vinyl, linoleum, marble, laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood floors that can normally be cleaned using water, use one cup of Vax Floor to Floor solution (Fig.4/5). Fig.4/2 Refer to “How to clean” section for complete cleaning instructions.
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Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 7 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor. Pour cleaning solution into tank (A). Fill tank to fill line (B) with warm water (Max 40°C) (Fig.4/6).
Overlap strokes by one inch to help prevent streaking. The cleaner’s suction will pick up the dirty solution throughout Your Vax cleaner may be used to clean wood floors that cleaning. have been sealed with a polyurethane coating and can be cleaned with water.
Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 9 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 6. Maintenance Cleaning the Filters The tank lid contains a washable, reusable filter. Clean this filter when suction is low or reduced. Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.
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Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd 9/10/07 12:43 Page 10 www.vax.co.uk The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use a solvent based detergent. To replace brushes, align post (A) on brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole.
Solution: Ensure nozzle is replaced properly and locked. PROBLEM: Water puddling behind cleaner. Cause: Excess cleaning solution foaming in tanks. Solution: Use only Vax Floor Cleaner. Cause: Clean water tank not correctly installed. Solution: Ensure tank is installed correctly. Cause: Dirty water tank is full.
Please make a note of the serial number and model Subject to technical change without notice. 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. www.vax.co.uk...
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9/10/07 12:43 Page 16 EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the V-120 Floormate 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.
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