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WARNING:
Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Intended Use
Your BLACK+DECKER vacuum has been designed for
vacuuming everyday dry messes. This appliance is intended
for household use only.
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert
symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and
your risk of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will
result in
death or serious injury
.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could
result
in
death or serious injury
.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in
minor or
moderate injury
.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE:
Indicates a practice
not related to
personal injury
which, if not avoided,
may
result in
property damage
.
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:
Do not attempt to modify or
repair the appliance.
WARNING:
Do not charge the battery
at ambient temperatures below 39 °F (4 °C) or above
104 °F (40 °C). Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the battery and increase risk of fire.
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.
• 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
