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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Switching ON and OFF (Fig. E)
uTo switch ON, push the on/off power button (1).
uFor increased power, push the On/Off button (1) again.
uPush the On/Off button (1) a third time to turn the unit off.
Note: The state of charge indicator LEDs (3) will illuminate
while the vacuum is ON.
uTo switch OFF, slide the on/off power switch (1) to the “O“
position.
uReturn the product to the charger immediately after use
so that it will be ready and fully charged for the next
use. Ensure that the product is fully engaged with the
charger plug.
Floorsense
Floorsense is active in the low speed. When a carpet is
detected, the performance of the unit is automatically
increased to high speed. When a hardoor is detected, the
performance of the unit reduces to low speed.
Cleaning and emptying the vacuum
Warning! Projectile/Respiratory Hazard: Never use the vac
without its filter.
Warning! The filter is re-usable, do not confuse it with a
disposable dust bag, and do not throw it away when the
product is emptied. We recommend that you replace the
filter every 6–9 months depending on frequency of use.
To empty the dust canister (Fig. F, G, H, I)
uPush down the dust canister release button (4) to
release and remove the dust canister (5) from the vacuum.
uUse your index nger and thumb to pinch the lter
housing tabs and pull the lter housing (6) from the
dust canister as shown in gure G.
uPlace the dust canister over a trash can and empty the
dust canister as illustrated in gure H.
uRemove the foam lter (6a) from the lter housing as
shown in gure I.
uShake or lightly brush any loose dust off of the foam
lter (6a) and lter (6).
uRinse out the dust canister (5) with warm soapy water.
uWash the lters with warm soapy water.
uEnsure the lters are completely dry before retting the
lters into the lter housing.
uRet the clean and dry foam lter (6a) into the lter
housing (6).
uInstall the lter housing into the dust canister (5).
uInstall the dust canister onto the vacuum, until it “clicks”
rmly into position.
Removing and cleaning the beater bar
(Fig. J, K)
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,
disconnect the oor head and extension tube from the vacuum
before cleaning or servicing.
uTo remove the beater bar (9b) from the oor head (9) Slide
the beater bar release button (9a) to the rear of the unit.
uThe beater bar (9b) can now be removed and cleaned.
Safe storage (Fig. L)
The unit can be safely stored, when not in use, by placing the
catch on the rear of the motor unit onto the storage station
(13) as shown in gure L.
Wall mounteing
The product can be attached to a wall to provide a
convenient storage for the appliance.
When mounting to a wall, make sure the mounting method
is suitable for the wall type and is appropriate to the weight
of the appliance.
uMark the location of the charging station screw holes on
the wall (within reach of an electrical outlet for charging
the vacuum while it is on the storage station.
uFix the storage station to the wall using appropriate
screws and plugs for the type of wall, and weight of the
appliance.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER cordless appliance has been designed
to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of main-
tenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on cordless
appliances:
uRun the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
uUnplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
uRegularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
uRegularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Replacing the lters
The lters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and when-
ever worn or damaged. Replacement lters are available from
your BLACK+DECKER dealer.
uRemove the old lters as described above.
uFit the new lters as described above.