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First Use Safety Recommendation

Please read through this booklet for safe and efficient use of the appliance.

We urge you to read the "Do's & Don'ts" section and also follow all detailed instructions even if you are familiar with a similar appliance.

Keep this guide handy for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

While using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and / or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance.

• To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE the appliance, cord set or plug in water or other liquids.

• To clean, wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Never leave an appliance unattended when in use.

• Switch off and remove the plug from the power outlet when not in use before assembling or disassembling parts, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance of the appliance. Never pull the cord while unplugging out from power outlet.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the complete appliance to your nearest authorized service facility for examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair or adjustment to avoid any hazard.

• The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by this appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Avoid touching hot surfaces, use handles and knobs.

• Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near any hot surfaces

(such as gas or electric burner or in a heated oven).

• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

• When using an extension cord with your appliance, make sure the extension cord is correctly wired, and rated for its use.

• This product is intended for household use only.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself; instead, take it to your Black &

Decker-owned or Authorized Service Centre for repair.

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• Twist the actuator towards Max or Min to increase or decrease suction performance.

• Accessory Clip can be attached to the back of the unit or to the hose.

• Press 1 to open the lid and remove the bowl

• Press 2 to empty

Remove the cartridge by turning counter clockwise.

Pull the filter out and clean. Re-fit the filter.

For efficient performance, clean filter once a week.

Intended use

Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been designed to vacuum dry substances. This product is intended for household use only.

Safety instructions

• Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

• Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.

• The intended use is described in this manual.

The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

• Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.

• Always take care when using the appliance.

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• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

• Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

• Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

After use

• Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

• Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear.

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

• If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

Double insulation

This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

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Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners

• Before use, always make sure that the filters are correctly seated. Do not use the appliance without all filters in place.

• Do not carry the appliance at the container handle.

• Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids.

• Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that could catch fire.

• Do not use the appliance near water. Do not immerse the appliance in water.

• Keep the motor draught away from your eyes and face.

• Keep children and animals at a safe distance when using this appliance.

• Always work from bottom up when using the appliance on stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your working position.

• Always be aware of the position of the power cord and hose while using the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance without the suction head or another suitable accessory mounted to the tube.

• After use, fully rewind the power cord and store the appliance in a tidy manner.

• Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

• Do not use damaged accessories.

• Use only Black & Decker accessories.

Features

This appliance includes some or all of the following features (fig. A).

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On/off switch

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Cord rewind button

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Handle

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Hose

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Wheels - In addition, this appliance is supplied with some or all of the following accessories (fig.

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10. Crevice tool

11. Brush tool

12. Accessory holder

ASSEMBLY Switching on and off (fig. A)

Connecting the hose (fig. C) The on/off switch (1) can be operated by hand or foot.

• Insert the hose connector (15) into the inlet (14) of the appliance.

• To switch the appliance on, press the on/off switch (1).

• Push the hose until the release buttons (16) click into place.

• To switch the appliance off, press the on/off switch again.

• To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons and pull out the hose.

Adjusting the airflow (fig. I)

Move the airflow control switch (5) to adjust the airflow as desired.

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Assembling the tube (fig. D)

Vacuuming

• Push the lower tube (17) firmly into the upper tube

(18), until they fit tightly.

• When operating the appliance, make sure that the hose is not trapped, twisted or blocked.

Connecting the tube (fig. E)

• In case of overheating, a cut-out will operate and the appliance will automatically stop.

• Push the hose nozzle (19) into the tube (6).

• To remove the tube, pull the hose out of the tube.

• If the appliance stops operating, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool for 2-3 hours before continuing.

Mounting the suction head (fig. F)

The suction head (7) allows for vacuuming on carpet and hard surfaces (e.g. laminate and tiles).

• Push the tube (6) into the head (7).

• To remove the head, pull the tube out of the head.

Mounting accessories (fig. F & G)

Hints for optimum use

• When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and work your way up. Position the appliance on the floor and do the stairs until halfway. Then carry the appliance to a stable position which is at least one stair below your working position, and do the top half of the stairs.

The crevice tool (10) allows for vacuuming in narrow and hard-toreach places. The brush tool (11) allows for vacuuming on furniture, blinds, curtains, windows and stairs. The accessories can be mounted on both the hose (4) and the tube (6). When not in use, the accessories can be stored in the accessory holder (12).

Carrying the appliance (fig. A)

During use the appliance can be carried using the handle (3).

Temporarily parking the suction head (fig. J)

• Remove the accessory from the holder (fig. G).

• Use the park position (22) for a temporary parking of the suction head.

• Push the accessory onto the hose nozzle (19) or the tube (6) (fig. F).

Storing the appliance (fig. K)

• To remove an accessory, pull the accessory from the hose nozzle or the tube.

Warning! When storing the appliance, switch the appliance off and unplug it.

• Make sure that the cord is fully rewound.

USE

• Place the appliance in an upright position.

Unwinding and rewinding the power cord (fig. A)

• Park the tube in the park position (28).

The cord rewind button (2) can be operated by hand or foot.

• Store the appliance in a dry location.

Maintenance

• Pull a sufficient length of cord from the back of the appliance.

• After use, press the cord rewind button to retract the cord into the unit. Manually guide the cord to ensure it does not swing back. Ensure the plug is correctly located.

Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning.

Adjusting the suction head (fig. F)

Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on the appliance, unplug the appliance.

• For vacuuming on carpets, switch the brush actuator (21) into the up position.

• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth.

• For vacuuming on laminates, tiles, etc., switch the brush actuator into the down position.

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• Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Emptying the container (fig. L & M)

The container (8) must be emptied when the maximum mark is reached.

• Remove the hose.

• Press the release button (30).

• Lift the lid (31) until it locks into position (fig. L).

• Hold the container at the handle (29). Take the container (8) off the appliance.

• Hold the container over a waste bin.

• Press the release button (32) to open the container (fig. M). Empty the container as necessary.

• Close the base (33) by moving it upward until the lock locates in the latch.

• Re-insert the container into the appliance.

• Close the lid until it locks into place.

Cleaning

Warning! Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and unplug it.

• From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solventbased cleaner. Do not immerse the appliance in water.

Cleaning the container filter (fig. L - P)

The container filter prevents dust and dirt from entering the motor housing. The filter is re-usable.

To maintain efficient suction performance, the filter should be cleaned every week, or whenever suction performance is noticeably reduced.

• Remove the container (8) from the appliance (fig. L).

• Empty the container (fig. M).

• Depending on the model, proceed as describe below to clean the filter.

• After replacing the filter, close the container.

• Re-insert the container into the appliance.

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• Remove the cartridge (34) by turning counterclockwise.

• Pull the filter (35) out of the container.

• Shake off excess dust by tapping the filter into a dustbin.

• Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before reinserting it.

• Take out the filter (36) located right below the grid and brush off any loose dust before reinserting it.

• Replace the container filter.

• Re-fit the cartridge.

Warning! Do not brush or use compressed air to clean the filter.

• Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before reinserting it.

Warning! Do not wash the inside of the filter.

• Take out the filter set (38) located right below the grid and brush off any loose dust before reinserting it.

• Replace the container filter and tighten it.

• Re-fit the cartridge.

Cleaning the motor filter (fig. L & Q)

The motor filter prevents particles and larger objects from entering the motor housing when the container is removed. The filter is re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.

• Open the lid (31) (fig. L).

• Take the filter (39) out (fig. Q).

• Brush any loose dust off the filter.

• Replace the filter.

• Close the lid.

Replacing the filters (fig. L - R)

The container filter should be replaced every 6 to

9 months and whenever worn or damaged. When replacing the container filter, the motor filter and the outlet filters have to be replaced as well.

Replacement filter sets are available from your

Black & Decker dealer.

Replacing the container filter (fig. L - P)

• Proceed as described above to replace the filters.

Replacing the motor filter (fig. L & Q)

• Proceed as described above to replace the filter.

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The HEPA filter reduces the amount of dust exiting the motor housing to a minimum.

• Proceed as described above to replace the filter.

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TECHNICAL DATA

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Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose it off with other household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. A list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contact are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com

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BLACK & DECKER HOME APPLIANCE 1 YEAR WARRANTY

Black & Decker provides a 1 Year Warranty for this product from the date of purchase against defects due to defective materials or workmanship. Motor/element burn-outs due to voltage fluctuations are not covered under warranty. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Black &

Decker will repair or (at Black & Decker's discretion) replace it free of charge.

The warranty provisions do not cover failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or non observation of local regulations on the part of the user. Equally, the warranty provisions do not apply where the appliance has been serviced by a person not authorized by Black & Decker or serviced with non-approved parts and this has contributed to the fault of the product. Superseded models without a replacement equivalent will either be repaired or (at Black & Decker's discretion) replaced with another product of similar retail value.

UPON PURCHASE

Fill in the Warranty Registration Card with the original Authorized Dealer's stamp (indicating date of purchase) and attach your purchase receipt to it. Retain in case of claims in the future.

MAKING A CLAIM

Take your defective product together with the Warranty Registration Card & purchase receipt to your local service Centre. You can either do this in person or send it freight prepaid. If mailing or shipping your appliance, ensure that it is packed carefully in a sturdy carton with enough packing material to prevent damage. Include a note describing the problem to the service Centre and be sure to give your return address.

DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES ONLY.

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Names & Addresses for Black & Decker Service Concessionaries

Afghanistan: Ishan National Co., Opp. Ministry of Justice, Kabul. Tel.: +93-2-2101727. Algeria: SARL Outillage Corporation, 04

Route De Dely Brahim Cheraga, Alger. Tel.: +213-21-364363/508, Fax: +213-21-369667. Bahrain: Fawaz Al Zayani, P.O.Box

26563, Adliya, Manama. Tel.: +973-17-715252/712756, Fax: +973-17-713789. Bangladesh: Ultra Corporation, 8, Kushol Centre,

Uttara, Dhaka 1230. Tel.: +880-2-8919272/9756 Ext.28, Fax: +880-2-9887167. Egypt: Anasia Egypt for Trading S. A. E., P.O.Box

2443, 110 Mostafa Refaat Street, Sheraton Heliopolis 11361, Cairo. Tel.: +20-2-2684159, Fax: +20-2-2684169. Ethiopia: Tewfik

Sherif & Co. Ltd., P.O.Box 5583, Debre Zeit Road, Addis Ababa. Tel.: +251-1-651700/601, Fax: +251-1-650570. India: Gryphon

Impex Pvt. Ltd., D-6/4, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110020. Tel.: +91-11-26372602-4, Fax: +91-11-26372601. Iran:

Tehran - Service Centre of Iran, No 510, South Karger Ave, Below Pasteur Sq. Tehran. Tel.: +98-21-6490608/0656/6407672. Kish

Island: Cayhan Electric Co., No. 69, Paradise Shopping Centre, Kish Island. Tel.: +98-76444-22894. Jordan: Bashiti Hardware,

P.O.Box 1564, TLA Ali, Amman. Tel.: +962-6-5350009/4770741, Fax: +962-6-5350012/4789783. Kenya: Zylog Enterprises, IPS

Building, Kuanda Street, P.O.Box 40877, Nairobi. Tel.: +254-2-338188/199, Fax: +254-2-330642. Kuwait: Al Omar Technical Co.,

P.O.Box 4062, 13041 Safat, Kuwait. Tel.: +965-4848595/0039, Fax: +965-4845652. Lebanon: Est. F.A. Kettaneh SA, P.O.Box

110242, Dora Highway, Kettaneh Building, Beirut. Tel.: +961-1-255860/6, Fax: +961-1-255891. Libya: El Ghoul Brothers, P.O.Box

348, Islamic Call Bldg., Office 201-202, Benghazi. Tel.: +218-61-9097681/4183, Fax: +218-61-9094123. Madagascar: Group

Tana Confort S. A. R. L., B. P. 1770, Antananarivo. Tel.: +261-20-2264505, Fax: +261-20-2264244. Malta: John G. Cassar Ltd.,

36 Victory Str, Qormi QRM 06, Malta. Tel.: +356-21-493251, Fax: +356-21-483231. Mauritius: Happy World Marketing Ltd., Block

2, Industrial Estate, Coromandel, P.O.Box 429, Port Louis. Tel.: +230-2076700, Fax: +230-2337330/7400. Nepal: Universal

Trading Centre, P.O.Box 1947, Tripureswor, Kathmandu. Tel.: +977-1-262192/260587/785, Fax: 261154. Nigeria: Amin Bros. Eng.

Co. Ltd., 30A (Plot 1291), Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tel.: +234-1-3201778, Fax: +234-1-2613667. Oman: Oman

Mktg. & Service Co., P.O.Box 2734, Ruwi, Muscat. Tel.: +968-560232, Fax: +968-560255. Pakistan: Karachi - Ammar Service &

Spares, 60, Bank Arcade, Serai Road, Karachi. Tel.: +92-21-2426905, Fax: 2427214/5243. Pakistan: Lahore - Electronics Inn,

212-G Raja Centre, Main Market, Gulberg, Lahore. Tel.: +92-42-5756750. Philippines: Modern House International Enterprises,

213 Rizal Ave. Extension, between 2nd and 3rd Ave. Kalookan City. Tel.: +632 366-4487, Fax: +632 366-4489. Qatar: Al Muftah

Trading & Cont., P.O.Box 875, Doha. Tel.: +974-4650880/4446868, Fax: +974-4441415. Saudi Arabia: Dammam - Ebrahim

Fawaz Al Zayani, P.O.Box 76026, Al Raka, Dammam. Tel.: +966-3-8140914, Fax: +966-3-8140824. Jeddah: Anasia - P.O.Box

50959, Jeddah - 21477. Tel.: +966-2-6710014, Fax: +966-2-6725929. EAC (Al Yousuf) - P.O. Box 30377, Jeddah - 21477. Tel.:

+966-2-6519912, Fax: +966-2-6511153. Madina: Garziz Trdg. for Bldg. Mat.&Decor., P.O.Box 3364, Madina. Tel.: +966-4-

8261490/8227636, Fax: +966-4-8265741. Riyadh: Anasia, P.O.Box 18689, Riyadh - 11425. Tel.: +966-1-2693751, Fax: +966-1-

4501178. Yanbu: Bin Afif, P.O.Box 530 Yanbu, Al Bahr. Tel.: +966-4-3222626/8867, Fax: +966-4-3222210. Sri Lanka: Delmege

Gen. Equip. Pvt. Ltd., No. 428/1AT. B., Jaya Mawatha (Darley Road), Colombo-10. Tel.: +94-11-2665914, Fax: +94-11-2665915.

Sudan: United Distribution Company, P.O.Box 325, Sayed Abdul Rehman Street, Khartoum. Tel.: +249-11-772612/777296, Fax:

+249-11-770919. Tanzania: General Motors Investment, P. O Box 16541, 14 Vingunguti Nyerere Road, Dar Es Salaam. Tel.: +255-

22-2862661/5022, Fax: +255-22-2862667/5412/3. Tunisia: Sfax - Techni Sud, 68, Rue d'Algerie, Sfax. Tel.: +216-4-226335.

Tunis: Souissi Ace Home Centre, Zone Industrielle, Megrine (Saint Gobain), Z4-Tunis. Tel.: +216-1-428038, Fax: + 216-1-

429540/330. UAE: Abu Dhabi - Light House Electric., P.O.Box 120, Abu Dhabi. Tel.: +971-2-6726131, Fax: +971-2-6720667.

Dubai - Black & Decker (O) A.G., P.O.Box 5420, Dubai. Tel.: +971-4-7028234/233, Fax: +971-4-2822765. Ideal Mach. & Equipt. R.

W/shop P.O.Box 37116, Al Quoz, Dubai. Tel.: +971-4-3474160, Fax: +971-4-3474157. Sharjah - McCoy Middle East LLC,

P.O.Box 20228, Sharjah. Tel.: +971-6-5336321, Fax: +971-6-5336320. Uganda: The Building Centre, Kitgum House, 52 Station

Road, P.O.Box 7436, Kampala. Tel.: +256-41-234567, Fax: +256-41-236413. Yemen: Aden - Middle East Trad. Co. Ltd., Mulla

Dakka, Aden. Tel.: +967-2-240950, Fax: +967-2-240952. Sana'a: Middle East Trad. Co. Ltd., P.O.Box 12363, Hayel Street,

Sana'a. Tel.: +967-1-204201, Fax: +967-1-204204. Taiz: Middle East Trad. Co. Ltd., Campa area near Al-Kair mosque, Taiz. Tel.:

+967-4-231610/232033, Fax: +967-4-219869. Zimbabwe: J.D.Distributors, P.O.Box 226, 17 Bessemer Road, Graniteside, Harare

Tel.: +263-4-753913-7, Fax: 753918.

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