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Cleaning the dust bowl and
filters (fig. G, H, I & J)
The filters are re-usable and
should be cleaned regularly.
◆
Press the release button (2)
and remove the dust bowl (3).
◆
Delatch the clips (14) and
remove the filters (12 & 13)
(fig. I).
◆
Remove any dust from the
dust bowl and wash the bowl
if necessary.
◆
Brush any loose dust off the
filters.
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Wash the filters in warm,
soapy water.
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Make sure the dust bowl and
filters are dry.
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Place the soft filter into the
hard filter.
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Hook the filter assembly onto
the appliance and lock it in
place using the clips (14).
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Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into place.
Important!
Optimum dust
collection will only be achieved
with clean filters and an empty
dust bowl. If dust begins to fall
back out of the appliance after
switching it off, this indicates that
the dust bowl is full and must be
emptied.
◆
Never use the appliance
without the filters.
◆
Do not immerse the
appliance in water (fig. K).
Replacing the filters (fig. G & I)
The filters should be replaced
every 6 to 9 months and
whenever worn or damaged.
Replacement filters are available
from your Black & Decker dealer
(cat. no. VF10).
◆
Press the release button (2)
and remove the dust bowl (3)
(fig. G).
◆
Delatch the clips (14) and
remove the filters (12 & 13)
(fig. I).
◆
Take the new filters and place
the soft filter into the hard
filter.
◆
Hook the filter assembly onto
the appliance and lock it in
place using the clips (14).
◆
Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into position.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Should you find one day
that your Black & Decker
product needs replacement,
or if it is of no further use to
you, think of the protection
of the environment.
Black & Decker repair
agents will accept old Black
& Decker products and
ensure that they are
disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
Battery (fig. L)
Cd
If you want to dispose of the
product yourself, the battery
must be removed as described
below and disposed of in
accordance with local
regulations. Do not short-circuit
the battery terminals.
◆
Preferably discharge the
battery by operating the
appliance until the motor
stops.
◆
Hold the accessory holder
(15) as shown and push it off
the appliance.
◆
Disconnect the wires (17)
from the battery (16).
E N G L I S H
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