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user guide

maintenance

5. Maintenance

Cleaning and Changing the Belt

WARNING: 

Always turn power off before performing any

maintenance on the cleaner to reduce chance of an
electric shock. 

1.  Turn vacuum off and unplug from power supply.  Press

handle release button and recline vacuum to lowest
level and lie on a flat surface. 

2.  Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on

the topside of the cleaning head (see Fig.5/1) to
release the top cover.  (see Fig.5/2) 

3. Lift either side of the brush bar to remove from the
cleaning head (see Fig.5/3). 

4.  Remove broken/ worn belt from the motor drive shaft. 

5.  Remove all belt residue that my exist in the belt area
before replacing with a new belt.

6.  Loop the new belt first over the motor drive shaft and
then over the agitator pulley.

7.  Insert the brush bar back into its slots.  Press firmly on
both sides to make sure either end is completely inserted.  

8.  Check to make sure that the belt is centred on the
agitator pulley and that the brush bar turns.

9.  Replace the vacuum head cover by screwing in the 2
screws on the topside.

Removing blockages from the TurboTool

Rotate the locking ring 180°, then turn the TurboTool over.
Pivot the lower housing open and then remove any
obstructions To reassemble, ensure the tabs are engaged,
pivot the housing closed and reposition the locking ring.

Fig.5/1

Fig.5/2

Fig.5/3

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Summary of Contents for Power Reach V-015

Page 1: ...this cleaner Always fully extend the mains cable before use Retain for future reference Vax careline 0870 6061248 Upright instruction manual Bagless upright vacuum cleaner Vax model number V 015 V 015...

Page 2: ...8 Carpet height adjuster 9 Wheel 10 Filter 11 Vacuum head 12 Dusting Brush 13 Super stretch hose 14 Power Cord 15 Handle release pedal 16 Upper cord wrap with quick release 17 Hose connector 1 Diagram...

Page 3: ...presence of explosive liquids or vapours 13 Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material chlorine bleach ammonia drain cleaner etc 14 Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass nails screws co...

Page 4: ...ht hand side Pressing this switch again turns off the cleaner To adjust the angle of the main body push the release pedal on the lower left side of the cleaner This then frees the movement of the unit...

Page 5: ...ned for optimum performance 4 Dirt container and filter removal and replacement IMPORTANT Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet before opening the dirt container IMPORTANT Do NOT use the v...

Page 6: ...r Behind the dirt container just under the carry handle is a pre motor filter in the form of a small rectangle shaped piece of foam This can be cleaned in the same way as the HEPA filter and can also...

Page 7: ...5 Remove all belt residue that my exist in the belt area before replacing with a new belt 6 Loop the new belt first over the motor drive shaft and then over the agitator pulley 7 Insert the brush bar...

Page 8: ...zle Solution Remove obstruction Cause Clogged dirt inlet Solution Remove power head cover and remove obstruction Cause Clogged hose Solution Remove obstruction Cause Broken belt Solution Replace belt...

Page 9: ...l rate Please make a note of the model number and serial number of your Vax before calling There are over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK For the nearest Vax Service Agent please call the Va...

Page 10: ...Vax V 015 10 This page has been left intentionally blank Vax V 015 User Guide qxd 22 9 06 12 17 Page 10...

Page 11: ...11 user guide This page has been left intentionally blank Vax V 015 User Guide qxd 22 9 06 12 17 Page 11...

Page 12: ...ge Directive EMC 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local...

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