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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster Flexi
TM
vacuum cleaner
has been designed for dry vacuum cleaning purposes. This
appliance is intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
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 damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
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
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Do not use near water.
Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids or any
materials that could catch fire.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Never pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger
from the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
This tool is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
After use
Unplug the charger before cleaning the charger or
charging base.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
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.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorized repair agent.
Regularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace
the charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions - batteries and chargers
Batteries
Never attempt to open for any reason.
Do not expose the battery to water.
Do not expose the battery to heat.
Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40°C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C
and 40°C.
Charge only using the charger provided with the
appliance/tool. Using the wrong charger could result in
an electric shock or overheating of the battery.
When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions
given in the section "Protecting the environment".
Do not damage/deform the battery pack either by
puncture or impact, as this may create a risk of injury
and fire.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the batteries carefully wipe
the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions
below.
Warning!
The battery fluid may cause personal injury or
damage to property. In case of skin contact, immediately
rinse with water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs seek
medical attention. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately
with clean water and seek medical attention.
Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
Warning!
Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the
battery in the appliance/tool with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not expose the charger to water.
Do not open the charger.
Do not probe the charger.
