Black & Decker BLB 1401, Manual

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Storing the appliance
Warning!
When storing the appliance, switch the
appliance off and unplug it.
Make sure that the cord is fully rewound.
Place the appliance in an upright position.
Wrap the hose around the appliance.
Store the appliance in a dry location. The appliance can be
carried by the container handle (4).
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over
a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
The appliance is fitted with a Hepa style filter.
When the suction is reduced an indicator light illuminates
and glows red.
After every use or when the indicator glows red switch off
and empty the container. (fig F-I).
After every use switch the appliance off and unplug
from the mains.
Ensure the container is securely replaced.
This will ensure that the next time the appliance is used the
performance is at its optimum.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on
the appliance, unplug the appliance.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance using
a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Emptying the container (fig. F - I)
The container (8) must be emptied when the dirt fills to the
maximum mark indicated on the bin.
Remove the container (2) from the appliance by pressing
the release button (3) and lifting the container out of
the appliance.
Press the lower door latch (fig H) to release the dirt.
Empty the container as necessary.
Clean the filter if necessary as described below.
Close the lower door and make sure that it clicks into place.
Re-fit the container (2) into the applianc e, make sure that
the release button (3) clicks into place.
Filter cleaning and maintenance.
To obtain maximum efficiency it is recommended to clean
the filters in the following manner.
The filters upstream of the motor when they are dirty.
At least once a year wash with water and let the filters
air dry completely before replacing in the vacuum.
(at least 24 hours).
Do not dry with a hair dryer or place on a heater etc or
the filters will be damaged.
If the filters are damaged replace with new filters.
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 solvent-based cleaner. Do not
immerse the appliance in water.
Cleaning the container filter (fig. J. (JA - JO))
The container filter prevents dust and dirt from entering the
motor housing. The filter is re-usable and should be
cleaned periodically.
Remove the container from the appliance (fig. JA) by
pressing the button on top of the dust container to
release the dust container and lift it out by the handle.
Support the dust container and turn the handle
anti-clockwise to remove the lid/handle. (fig JB).
Continue supporting the dust container and turn the
HEPA filter mount anti-clockwise to disengage and
remove the assembly from the dust container. (fig JC
and JD).
To remove the internal HEPA filter from the mount
assembly turn the filter anti-clockwise whilst
supporting the internal lid. (fig JE).
Then turn the lid of the filter anti-clockwise to release
the filter lid. (fig JF).
Clean the filter and its lid carefully using a small brush
or wash it in running water. (fig JG to JJ). Air dry the two
parts before putting back into the vacuum cleaner.
Put the cleaned and dried lid on the HEPA filter and turn
it clockwise to lock together. (fig JK).
Replace the interior lid and HEPA filter assembly in the
dust container such that the arrow symbol on the lid
corresponds with the red mark on the dust container,
and close the container by pressing on and turning
the assembly clockwise. (fig JL, JM).
Replace the dust container lid/handle on the dust
container and turn it clockwise to lock into position.
(fig JN).