Black+Decker PV1420L, Operating Instructions Manual

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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® handheld vacuum cleaner
has been designed for vacuum cleaning purposes. This
appliance is intended for household use only.
Read all of this manual carefully before operating
the appliance.
Safety instructions
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Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
@ Warning!
When using battery-powered appliances,
basic safety precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
leaking batteries, personal injury and material dam-
age.
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Read all of this manual carefully before using the appli-
ance.
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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 recom-
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
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Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
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Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids or any materi-
als that could catch fire.
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Do not use the appliance near water.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Never pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger from
the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Inspection and repairs
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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.
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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec-
tive.
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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorized repair agent.
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Regularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace the
charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions
After use
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Unplug the charger before cleaning the charger or charg-
ing base.
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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
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Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
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Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or ac-
cessories.
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Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular
breaks.
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Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF.)
Batteries and chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not expose the battery to heat.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40°C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C and
40°C.
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Charge only using the charger provided with the appli-
ance. Using the wrong charger could result in an electric
shock or overheating of the battery.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section "Protecting the environment".
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Do not damage/deform the battery pack either by puncture
or impact, as this may create a risk of injury and fire.