Black + Decker HLVA315J, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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:
Some household dust
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm
such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury:
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put charging base in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust,lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not
for commercial or industrial use.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put unit or charging base in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces. The unit should be placed or
mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine
cleaning or maintenance.
• Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched
on, as sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being
discharged from the air vents, especially after cleaning /
replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be
disturbed.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme
conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly
with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid
such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into
the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
a )
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before picking up or
carrying the appliance.
Carrying the appliance with
your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that
have the switch on invites accidents.
b ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
c )
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that
is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting
in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
d ) Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire
or temperature above 266°F (130°C) may cause
explosion.
e ) Have servicing performed by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
Only for use with S003AQU1500015, SSC-150015US chargers.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ..............................volts
A ..............................amperes