Black & Decker BDH2000SL User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
20V MAX* CORDLESS HAND VAC
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
*Maximum initial battery pack voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Measured
under a workload, nominal voltage is 18.
CATALOG NUMBER
BDH2000SL
BDH2000SLB
To register your new product, visit
www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner

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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: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock – Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
 
 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.
 
 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.
 
 Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can
 
 
 
base in water or other liquid.
 
unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
 
 
 
 

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.


DANGER: 
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: 
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: 
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: 
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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
If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap



 
there is a possibility of small debris being discharged from the air vents, especially
after cleaning / replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.
Symbols
              
definitions are as follows:
V..................volts A...................amperes
Hz................hertz W..................watts
min ..............minutes or AC.......alternating current
or DC ....direct current no.................no load speed
................Class I Construction .................earthing terminal
(grounded) ................safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction .../min or rpm..revolutions or reciprocation
(double insulated) per minute
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT FEATURES
Figure A
  

   
3. Dust bowl 7. Crevice tool
4. Filter    
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
(BDH2000SL ONLY)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for
battery chargers.
WARNING: 
charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only designated
 batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage.
CAUTION: 
supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a
conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup

charger from the power 
charger before attempting to clean.
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WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones
in this manual. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging designated
BLACK+DECKER rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire,
electric shock or electrocution.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will reduce risk of
damage to electric plug and cord.
Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge)
for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the
cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at
least the minimum wire size.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
Total Length of Cord
      
      

      
Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on a soft surface
that might block the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. Place
the charger in a position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated
through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center when service
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock,
electrocution or fire.
Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will
reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power
(120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instruction for Battery Packs
WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals originally supplied
with tool before using the charger.

charger, read the safety instructions below. Then follow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely
worn out. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are
created when battery packs are burned.
Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery from the charger
may ignite the dust or fumes.
If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with
mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for
15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte
for Li-ion batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air.
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.
Charge the battery packs only in BLACK+DECKER chargers.

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DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may cause premature cell
failure.
Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery pack case
is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery
pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on).
Damaged battery packs should be returned to service center for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can
contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons,
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc
Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals
inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand
tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material
Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes
(i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected
from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery
terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and
cause a short circuit. NOTE: LI-ION batteries should not be put in checked baggage.
Storage Recommendations
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

Charging ProCedure
The standard charger provided will charge a fully
depeleted battery in about 4 hours.

inserting the battery pack.

figure B.

is being charged.
4. The completion of charge is indicated by the green

charged and may be used at this time or left on the
charger.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after use or battery life may be
greatly diminished.
Leaving the battery in the charger

indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
Important Charging Notes



This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.

a normal condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the
battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment
such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
  
  
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your
local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on
B