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B
Charging the battery
WARNING:
For use
only with the supplied charger.
• Before first use, the battery must be
charged for at least 10 hours.
• Place the appliance on the charging
bracket whenever it is not in use.
WARNING:
Before charging, be sure
to empty all contents and dry thoroughly if
needed to avoid damage to your appliance.
• Make sure the appliance is switched off.
• Place the appliance on the charging
bracket (5).
• Plug in the charger.
• Leave the appliance to charge for at least
9 hours.
NOTE: While charging, the charger may
become warm. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem. The appliance can be
left connected to the charger indefinitely.
WARNING:
Do not charge the
battery at ambient temperatures below 50
°F or above 104 °F.
Switching On - Figure C
• To switch the appliance on, depress
the on/off button (1). Once the button is
released the vacuum will turn off.
C
Dry pick up
• For everyday spills of dry material.
• Do not fill the dust bowl (3) beyond the
end of the intake chute.
Optimizing the suction force
In order to keep the suction force optimised,
the filters must be cleared regularly during use.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE PRODUCT.
Removing the dust bowl and
filters - Figures D & E
WARNING:
The filter is reusable and
should be cleaned regularly.
• Press the bowl release button (2) and pull
the dust bowl (3) straight off as shown in
Figure D.
D
• While holding the dust bowl over a bin
or sink, pull out the filter (8) to empty the
contents as shown in Figure E.
• To replace the dust bowl, push it back onto
the handle until it clicks firmly into place.
WARNING:
Never use the appliance
without the filters. Optimum dust collection
will only be achieved with a clean filter.
E
Cleaning the dust bowl and filter
• The dust bowl and filter can be washed in
warm soapy water.
• Make sure the filter and the dust bowl are dry
before re-fitting.
Replacing the filters
The filters should be replaced every
6 to 9 months and whenever worn or
damaged. Replacement filters (catalog
number EVF100) are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer.
