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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1-800-54-HOW-TO

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT 

FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL

IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM

WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,

CALL 

1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)

.

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 

AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.  

IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE 

YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR 

COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.

(544-6986)

Catalog No.  CV1400

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. 

ADVERTENCIA: 

LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. 

VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following: 

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE UNIT.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

servicing.

• Use indoors only. Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Do not store outdoors or on wet surfaces. To prevent tripping accidents, store vacuum after

each use.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not allow to

be used as a toy.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to any authorized service facility. 

• Do not pull or carry by cord, do not use cord as a handle, do not 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 plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings 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, moving parts

and rotating brush.

• Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body.
• Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
• Keep work areas well lit.
• Do not vacuum any electrical appliances while they are plugged in.
• Do not use this product to pick up sharp objects, metallic debris or large, solid objects (i.e.,

rocks or pebbles), as product damage may result.

• Do not use to pick up any liquids, toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such

as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not place or drop the product into water or other liquids, if the product falls into water,

immediately unplug it from the electrical outlet. Do not touch or reach into the water.

• Do not use this product while standing in water or on wet surfaces.
• Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches or hot

ashes.

• Do not use on or near hot surfaces. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use without dirt bowl and filters in place. 
•  Turn off the switch before unplugging.
•  Use only extension cords UL-rated or cUL at 15 amperes. Extension cords rated for less

amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot
be pulled or tripped over.

•  Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user.

Correct voltage is listed on the rating label.

•  Always wear the appropriate shoes and clothing while operating this product.
•  Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. 
•  Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or

power supply cord.

•  When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have

access to stored appliances.

•  Use only extension cords rated UL/cUL or UL/CSA at 15 amperes.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Form No.  586737-03                         Cat.  No. CV1400  

(NOV. ‘04)

Copyright © 2004 Black & Decker  

Printed in China

CANISTER VAC

Additional Safety Warnings for Vacuum Cleaners

• Before use, always make sure that the filter is correctly seated.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water. 
• Keep the air exhaust away from your eyes and face. 
• Do not carry the appliance at the container handle. 
• Always work from bottom up when using the appliance on stairs, and keep the appliance at

least a stair below your working position. 

• Do not use the appliance without the suction head or another suitable accessory mounted

to the tube.

• The canister vacuum is a very powerful unit. Make sure to hold firmly when starting and in use.
• Use only Black & Decker accessories. 

WARNING: 

Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet before assembling,  

opening or emptying the container, or connecting/disconnecting the 

attachments.

CAUTION:

Keep the suction intake opening free from obstruction at all times; otherwise 

the motor will overheat and product damage may result.

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling.

WARNING:  

Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some 
examples of these chemicals are:  

• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

CAUTION:  

The vacuum could move unexpectedly if the air inlet is suddenly blocked.

IMPORTANT: Washing filters improves vacuum performance. Make sure all filters are 
completely dry before inserting back in the hand vacuum.

This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or 
industrial use.

This appliance includes some or all of the following features 

(fig. A)

1. On/off switch 
2. Speed control switch 
3. Cord rewind button 
4. Handle 
5. Cover 
6. Hose 
7. Airflow control switch 
8. Extension tube 
9. Suction head 

10. Wheels 

In addition, this appliance is
supplied with some or all of
the following accessories
(fig. B): 
11. Crevice tool 
12. Brush tool 
13. Wooden floor brush
14. Filter cleaning brush 
15. Turbo brush

Features

A

8

3

9

10

1

4

2

5

6

7

B

11

12

13

14

15

Summary of Contents for 586737-03

Page 1: ...nd filters in place Turn off the switch before unplugging Use only extension cords UL rated or cUL at 15 amperes Extension cords rated for less amperage may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be pulled or tripped over Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user Correct voltage is listed on the rating label Always w...

Page 2: ...ool 11 allows for vacuuming in narrow and hard to reach places The brush tool 12 allows for vacuuming on furniture blinds curtains windows and stairs The accessories can be mounted on both the hose 6 and the tube 8 When not in use the accessories can be stored in the accessory holder 20 Remove the accessory from the holder fig E Press the lock button 17 or 19 and slide the accessory onto the hose ...

Page 3: ...mation regarding Replacement Filters please call 1 800 54 HOW TO 1 800 544 6986 Important To assure product safety and reliability repairs maintenance and adjustments other than those listed in this manual should be performed by authorized service centers or other qual ified service organizations always using identical replacement parts Service Information Black Decker offers a full network of com...

Page 4: ...gnée 4 Incliner la poignée dans la position illustrée Mise au garage temporaire de la tête d aspiration Fig I Utiliser la position de garage 23 pour mettre temporairement la tête d aspiration hors fonction Rangement de l appareil Fig J MISE EN GARDE Avant de ranger l appareil l arrêter et le débrancher S assurer que le cordon est complètement réenroulé Ranger le tube en plaçant la butée sur la têt...

Page 5: ...o mejora el rendimiento de la aspiradora Asegúrese de que todos los filtros estén completamente secos antes de insertarlos de vuelta en la aspiradora de mano Mesures de sécurité Fiche polarisée Le produit est muni d une fiche polarisée une lame plus large que l autre afin de minimiser les risques de secousses électriques Ce genre de fiche n entre que d une façon dans une prise polarisée Lorsqu on ...

Page 6: ...onde está el motor El filtro es reutilizable y debería ser limpiado en forma regular Retire el contenedor del aparato fig K Retire la cubierta 5 del contenedor 26 fig L Tire del filtro 31 para sacarlo del sujetador del filtro 32 fig M Sacuda el exceso de polvo golpeando el filtro en un basurero Limpie con cuidado los dobleces del filtro 32 con la escobilla 14 fig N PRECAUCIÓN Sólo utilice la escob...

Page 7: ...ectuoso será reemplazado o reparado sin cargo alguno en cualquiera de las siguientes dos maneras La primera que resulta únicamente en cambios es regresar el producto al vendedor al que se compró en la suposición que es un distribuidor participante Las devoluciones deberán hacerse dentro del tiempo estipulado por la política de cambios del distribuidor usualmente de 30 a 90 días después de la venta...

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