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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® handheld vacuum cleaner
has been designed for vacuum cleaning purposes. This
appliance is intended for household use only.
Read all of this manual carefully before operating
the appliance.
Safety instructions
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Warning! Read all safety warn-
ings and all instructions.
Failure
to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
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Warning!
When using battery-
powered appliances, basic safety
precautions, including the follow-
ing, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, leaking bat-
teries, personal injury and material
damage.
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Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
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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.
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Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
Using your appliance
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Do not use the appliance to pick up liq-
uids or any materials that could catch
fire.
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Do not use the appliance near water.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Never pull the charger lead to discon-
nect the charger from the socket. Keep
the charger lead away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
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This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Inspection and repairs
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Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may af-
fect its operation.
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Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorized
repair agent.
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Regularly check the charger lead for
damage. Replace the charger if the
lead is damaged or defective.
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Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specified in
this manual.
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Additional safety instructions
After use
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Unplug the charger before cleaning the
charger or charging base.
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When not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry place.
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Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementa-
tion of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
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Injuries caused by touching any rotat-
ing/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any
parts, blades or accessories.
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Injuries caused by prolonged use
of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
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Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing
dust developed when using your tool
(example:- working with wood, espe-
cially oak, beech and MDF.)
Batteries and chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not expose the battery to heat.
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Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40°C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10°C and 40°C.
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Charge only using the charger provid-
ed with the appliance. Using the wrong
charger could result in an electric
shock or overheating of the battery.
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When disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
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Do not damage/deform the battery
pack either by puncture or impact, as
this may create a risk of injury and fire.
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Do not charge damaged batteries.
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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.
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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
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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.
