CORDLeSS 2-IN-1 STICk VAC
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CATALOg NUMbeRS
Db1440SV
Db1800SV
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ENGLISH
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS.
The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: service facility. hand vacs outdoors or on wet surfaces. the cord.
Never carry
BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
Read all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING:
Some the State of California to cause cancer, birth asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury: any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
• Shock Hazard . To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging base in water or other liquid.
• Do not use dry hand vacs to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or
• Do not use wet/dry hand vacs to pick up toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not operate in the presence of and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
explosives
• Shock Hazard . Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after the appliance malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
The unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Do not use an extension cord.
Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
with charge this product with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not insert accessories when unit is
• running.
. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
unit openings.
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Fire Hazard . Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette
• Do not charge the unit outdoors
• Do not use on or near hot surfaces.
• Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
• Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Unplug the charger from outlet before
• This product includes rechargeable batteries. Do not incinerate batteries as
they will explode at high temperatures.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
• Do not use without dust bowl and/or filters in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors
WARNING:
Do not look on, as sometimes there is a possibility of vents, especially after cleaning / the unit can be disturbed.
• The charger supplied with this product is intended to be plugged in such that it is mount position.
• Do not disassemble or open, drop
(mechanical abuse), crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, or expose to fire, excessive heat including soldering irons, or put in microwave oven.
• Only use the battery / tool with a charging system specified by the manufacturer/supplier.
• Do not short-circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact both battery terminals simultaneously.
• Dispose of used batteries promptly according to the manufacturer/supplier’s instructions.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• Battery / tool supervised.
usage by children should be
INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING
and operating instructions.
read all instructions and cautionary warnings on battery.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use this charger only with this product. Batteries in other products may
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
sold by BLACK+DECKER may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric cord when disconnecting charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
8. Use only the supplied charger when create a hazardous condition.
9. Use only one charger when charging.
There are no customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized
11. DO NOT incinerate the tool or batteries even if they are severely damaged or can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when lithium ion
12. Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the or dust. Inserting or removing the dust or fumes.
WARNING:
Burn hazard.
Battery liquid may to spark or flame.
be flammable if exposed
Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
A ..................amperes
Hz ................hertz
W .................watts
min ..............minutes or AC ......alternating current or DC ..direct current no ................no load speed
................Class I Construction
................earthing terminal
(grounded)
...............safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction
.../min or rpm ...revolutions or reciprocation per minute
• When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Volts
120V
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 6
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
American Wire Gauge
6 10
10 12
12 - 16
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
12
14 12
Not Recommended
1. On/off power switch
2. Handle
3. Handle rotation button
4. Hand vac
5. Hand vac release button
6. Dust bowl
7. Floor head
8. Power indicator
9. Charging indicator
10. Charger
11. Upholstery brush
12. Crevice tool
Functional Desciption
9
1
5
7
6
8
Assembly
3
2
11
4
12
10
Attaching accessories
The upholstery brush (11) is designed for more effective cleaning of upholstered furniture and fabric.
The crevice tool (12) allows for vacuuming in narrow and hard to-reach places.
Charging the battery
Charge
12
Hours
1 2
1. Make sure the appliance is switched off.
The battery will not be charged with the on/ off switch in the on position.
2. Plug the jack end of the charger (10) into the back of the vacuum, then plug the charger into an outlet as shown. The charging indicator (9) will flash while charging.
When fully charged the light will remain on.
• Leave the appliance plugged in for at least 12 hours to initially charge the battery.
While charging, the charger may get warm, this is perfectly normal and safe. It is safe to leave the appliance connected to the charger indefinitely. The charger automatically reduces power consumption when charging is complete.
WARNING:
Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 39°F (4°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
On / Off
Use
Rotating handle
The forward handle position makes vacuuming under beds, sofas, tables, and other hard-toreach places easy.
Cleaning ilters
WARNING:
Turn off vacuum. Projectile/Respiratory Hazard: Never use the appliance without the filter. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with a clean filter.
1
3
5
14
13
6
4
2
15
Tap to empty Dry thoroughly before using
• Press the button at the bottom of the dust bowl (6) and remove the dust bowl.
• Using the two finger holes (13), pull the outer filter (14) out of the dust bowl.
• Pull the inner filter (15) out of the dust bowl.
CAUTION:
Do not turn appliance on when dust bowl is removed.
• In order to keep the cleaned regularly.
suction force optimized, the dust container and filters must be
• Reassemble after cleaning
Replacing the filter
The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and whenever worn or damaged. Replacement filters are available from BLACK+DECKER.
Removing Brush
18
16
17
• Remove the screw (16) from the floor head (7) using
• Lift the plastic tab (17) away from the floor head.
a phillips screwdriver.
• Lift the power brush (18) out of the floor head.
• Replace power brush, plastic tab, and tighten screw firmly before using vacuum.
MAINTENANCE
only mild soap and damp cloth to clean
IMPORTANT:
To assure product maintenance and adjustment (other than performed by authorized service centers or using identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
ENGLISH
The use of with this tool could be hazardous.
your tool are available from your local dealer or authorized service center.
The RBRC™ Seal
Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by
BLACK+DECKER. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with
BLACK+DECKER and other battery users, has established programs in the United
States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent battery to an authorized BLACK+DECKER service center or to your local retailer for recycling.
BA TTERY REMOVAL AND
This product uses NiMH rechargeable and recyclable batteries. When the batteries no longer hold a charge, they should be removed from the Vac and recycled. They must not be incinerated or composted.
The batteries can be taken for disposal to a
BLACK+DECKER, Company-Owned or
Authorized Service Center.
Some local recycling program (see “RBRC
Call your local retailer for details. If you bring the batteries to a BLACK+DECKER
Company-Owned or Authorized Service
Center, the Center will arrange to recycle old batteries. Or, contact your local municipality for proper disposal instructions in your city/town.
To remove the battery pack for disposal:
1.) First, before attempting to disassemble the product, turn it on and leave it on until the motor completely stops insuring a complete discharge of the batteries.
2.) Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the screws on the underbelly of the hand vac the secure the battery housing.
3.) Lift the housing cover away from the assembly, exposing the batteries.
4.) Lift out the battery assembly and detach the lead connection.
5.) Dispose of batteries as per recommended guidelines.
NOTE: Batteries are integrated into recycle, return the tool to an authorized
BLACK+DECKER service center.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation equipment and receiver.
between the
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
• Unit will not start.
Possible Cause
• Battery not charged.
Possible Solution
• Check battery charging requirements.
• Battery will not charge. • Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more details.
• Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance.
• Surrounding air temperature too hot or too cold.
• Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
• Move charger and tool to a surrounding air temperature of above 40 degrees F(4.5°C) or below 105 degrees F (+40.5°C).
• Switch left in on position.
• Ensure the off position.
on/off switch is in the
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