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Battery Removal and Disposal
This product uses Lithium Ion rechargeable and recyclable batteries. When the
batteries no longer hold a charge, they should be removed from the Vac and recycled.
They must not be incinerated or composted.
The batteries can be taken for disposal to a BLACK+DECKER, Company-Owned or
Authorized Service Center. Some local retailers are also participating in a national
recycling program (see “RBRC™
Seal”). Call your local retailer for details. If you bring
the batteries to a BLACK+DECKER Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center,
the Center will arrange to recycle old batteries. Or, contact your local municipality for
proper disposal instructions in your city/town.
To remove the battery pack for disposal:
1.) First, before attempting to disassemble the product, turn it on and leave it on until
the motor completely stops insuring a complete discharge of the batteries.
2.) Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the seven screws securing the two housing halves.
3.) Lift the housing cover away from the assembly.
4.) Detach all lead connections from battery pack.
5.) Remove battery pack and dispose of as per recommended guidelines.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the Lithium Ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to
recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already
been paid by BLACK+DECKER. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
Lithium Ion batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC
program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with BLACK+DECKER and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent
Lithium Ion batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources
by returning the spent Lithium Ion battery to an authorized BLACK+DECKER
service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your
local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call
1-800-8-BATTERY.
Service Information
All BLACK+DECKER Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide
customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical
advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the BLACK+DECKER
location nearest you. To find your local service location, call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com
Limited Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase, provided that
the product is used in a home environment. This limited warranty does not cover failures
due to abuse, accidental damage or when repairs have been made or attempted by
anyone other than BLACK+DECKER and its Authorized Service Centers. A defective
product meeting the guarantee conditions set forth herein will be replaced or repaired at
no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns
should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges. Proof of
purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for its specific return policy
regarding time limits for returns or exchanges. The second option is to take or send the
product (prepaid) to a BLACK+DECKER owned or authorized Service Center for repair
or replacement at BLACK+DECKER’s option. Proof of purchase may be required.
BLACK+DECKER owned and authorized service centers are listed online at
www.blackanddecker.com.
