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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When 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 by or 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, and pull from power outlet. Never pull the cord.

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 authorised
service facility for examination, electrical repair,
mechanical repair or adjustment.

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
Authorised Service Centre for repair.

This appliance is not intended for use by young or
infirm persons without supervision. 

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Children must be supervised to ensure they do not
play with this appliance.

BLACK & DECKER HOME APPLIANCE 
2 FULL YEAR WARRANTY

Black & Decker provides a 2 Full 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 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 authorised 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.

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 the
unit 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

YOUR VACUUM CLEANER FEATURES

VM400: 1400 watts of power

tackles most jobs

VM650: 1600 watts of power

tackles tough jobs

VM800: 1800 watts of power

for extreme cleaning

VM400: 2.0 litre dustbag
VM650: 4.5 litre dustbag
VM800: 4.5 litre dustbag

Chrome telescopic tube

combines stylish looks with

durability and convenience

Roller brush

makes it convenient to use and

minimizes fatigue

VM400 & VM650: Electronic speed control

for

greater control and a variety of tasks.

VM800: Remote speed control

on handle (VM1800

only) for ease, greater control and a variety of tasks

360° rotary hose

for easy manoeuvring

Accessory compartment

stores accessories neatly

and reduces clutter

Foot pedal control

- stylish and convenient

Automatic cord rewinder

for convenient usage

VM800/V650: HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air)
filter system

for a cleaner, healthier environment.

HOW TO USE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

Assembling the appliance

This appliance is designed for vacuuming small households.

Before first use, please ensure that all the filters are
installed correctly. 

VM800 only:

The VM800 vacuum is equipped with an infra-

red remote control, hence please follow the instructions.

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Summary of Contents for VM400

Page 1: ...NERS MODELS VM400 VM650 VM800 AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Consistent with our continuing product development improvements may have been made which render the contents of this instruction manual slightly different to the product received ...

Page 2: ...8720 5100 Fax 03 9727 5904 New Zealand 81 Hugo Johnston Drive PENROSE Auckland New Zealand Tel 64 9 579 7600 FreeFax 0800 339 258 For Repair or Service in Australia See Electric Tools Retail and or Repairs section of Yellow Pages otherwise Tel 1800 654 155 to be connected to your nearest Service Agent First Use Safety Recommendation Please read through this booklet for safe and efficient use of th...

Page 3: ...ome tube 2 Rotary hose 3 Accessories compartment 4 HEPA Filter 5 Electronic speed control 6 Electronic dust bag indicator 7 ON OFF switch 8 Auto cord rewind 9 Chrome roller brush VM800 Parts Identification 1 Battery compartment 2 Infra red remote control 3 Telescopic chrome tube 4 Rotary hose 5 Accessories compartment 6 HEPAFilter 7 ON OFF switch 8 Electronic dust bag indicator 9 LEDdisplay 10 Aut...

Page 4: ...aterials 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 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 pro...

Page 5: ... open the battery cabinet Press the spring in the battery cabinet and take it out gently Repeat the process to remove the old battery Replace with the new battery On Off button To switch the vacuum on or off The red LED indicates the unit is plugged in but switched off The green LED indicates the vacuum is running Min Button Reduces the amount of suction Max Button increases the amount of suction ...

Page 6: ...dust such as cement very fine sand flour etc Donotusethecleanerifthereisanyobstructioninit s passages forthismaydangerouslyoverheatthemotor Please pay attention while cleaning stairs Please be careful with the cord so that it does not become a tripping hazard Ifthesupplycordisdamaged pleasetaketheunitto anauthorisedBlack Deckerservicecentreto replaceitwithanewcordmadebythemanufacturer DUST BAG EMP...

Page 7: ... CLAIM UPON PURCHASE Fill in the Warranty Registration Section of the card and attach your purchase receipt to the top corner of the card Retain in case of claims in the future MAKING A CLAIM Take your defective product together with the Warranty Registration Card and purchase receipt to your local Black Decker Authorised Service Centre You can either do this in person or send freight prepaid If m...

Page 8: ...cker to do so or with non approved parts or where any defect or failure is attributed to loose accessories In order to enforce the Black Decker Supplementary Guarantee proof of purchase is required Guarantee Card and store receipt The period of the Black Decker Supplementary Guarantee begins from the original date of purchase notwithstanding any subsequent repair or parts replacement No Guarantees...

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