Black+Decker FD1620, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER FD1620 desk fan, FW1620 wall fan,
FS1620 Pedestal fan and FS1620R Pedestal fan with
remote control have been designed to create a flow of air.
This appliance is intended for indoor household use only.
This appliance is not intended to be used in:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• Farm houses;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments;
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product for many years.
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 and
personal injury.
• Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
• In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of
the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and
off by the utility.
• 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
• Always take care when using the appliance.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. Do
not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.
• Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang
over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
• 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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when
not in use and before cleaning.
Warning! Long hair and loose clothing can be sucked into
the back of the fan.
Warning! Never allow the back of the fan to be covered with
curtains or other obstructions.
Safety of others
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
After use
• Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and let the
appliance cool down before leaving it 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
• Switch off the appliance before cleaning, changing
accessories or approaching parts which move in use.
• Always allow the motor to stop turning before removing
any cover or accessory.
• 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.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance. Take it to your
nearest BLACK+DECKER-owned or authorised Service
Centre for repair.
• Ensure that the fan is switched off and disconnected from
the mains supply before removing the guard.