Black & Decker Dustbuster AV1210 User manual

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AV1210
AV1260
www.blackanddecker.com

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Copyright Black & Decker

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Dustbuster®auto
AV1210/AV1260
Thank you for choosing
Black & Decker. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product
for many years.
OVERVIEW (fig. A)
1. On/off switch
2. Release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Cigarette lighter connector
EC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
AV1210/AV1260
Black & Decker declares that
these products conform to:
98/37/EC
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A) 80
Hand/arm weighted
vibration value m/s
2
< 2.5
Colin Wills
Director of Engineering
BDCI, 4/F, 2 Dai Wang Street
Tai Po Industrial Estate
Tai Po NT, Hong Kong
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster®
auto, car vacuum cleaner has
been designed for light dry
vacuum cleaning purposes.
The appliance is powered from a
car electrical system and
connected by the cigarette
lighter socket. This product is
intended for domestic use only.
WARNING SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used
in this manual:
Denotes risk of personal
injury, loss of life or damage
to the product in case of
non-observance of the
instructions in this manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
◆Warning! When using
electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions, including
the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, 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 the appliance to
pick up liquids.
◆Do not use the appliance to
pick up any materials that
could catch fire.
◆Do not use the appliance
near flammable fumes.
◆Do not use the appliance
near water. Do not immerse
the appliance in water.
◆Keep the motor draught away
from your eyes and face.

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◆Keep children and animals at
a safe distance when using
this appliance.
◆Never pull the power lead to
disconnect the plug from the
cigarette lighter socket.
Keep the lead away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
◆Be careful not to pinch the
lead in the vehicle’s doors,
windows or levers.
After use
◆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 authorised
repair agent.
◆Regularly check the power lead
for damage. Replace the lead
if it is damaged or defective.
◆Never attempt to remove or
replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The appliance is designed for use
with 12 V negative ground
vehicle battery systems.
Do not operate the
appliance with systems
which have positive ground
or a different voltage.
The cigarette lighter socket may
not be live when the ignition is
off and/or the key is removed.
If in doubt, consult your vehicle’s
owner’s manual for information
regarding the above.
USE
Connecting to the vehicle’s
power supply (fig. B)
◆Make sure that the appliance
is switched off.
◆Remove the cigarette lighter
from the socket.
◆Plug the connector (4) into
the cigarette lighter socket.
Operating the appliance (fig. C)
◆To switch on, slide the on/off
switch (1) forward.
◆To switch off, slide the on/off
switch back.
◆The appliance can be used for
periods of up to 30 minutes
without noticeably affecting
the power of a normally
charged car battery in good
condition.
Extended use will drain the
battery power.
◆Do not run the vehicle’s engine
while cleaning. This can shorten
the life of the appliance.
Accessories (fig. D & E)
The appliance is supplied with
the following accessories:
- a hard brush (5) for upholstery
- a crevice tool (6) for confined
spaces
The accessories are stored
beneath the rear of the
appliance.
To fit an accessory, proceed as
follows:
◆Take the accessories from the
appliance.
◆Insert the appropriate
accessory into the front of the
appliance.

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Additional accessories -
AV1260 (fig. F & G)
- an extension hose (7) and a
hose connector (8)
- a brush (9) for carpets and
upholstery
- an extended crevice tool (10)
for the most difficult to reach
areas.
When not in use, the appliance
and the accessories can be
stored in the storage bag (11).
To fit an accessory, proceed as
follows:
◆Fit the hose connector onto
the nose of the appliance.
◆Attach one end of the hose to
the connector.
◆Attach the appropriate
accessory to the other end of
the hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the product does not work,
follow the instructions below. If
this does not solve the problem,
please contact your local
Black & Decker repair agent.
◆Make sure the connector (4) is
plugged into the cigarette
lighter socket correctly.
◆Make sure your vehicle
battery system is of the 12 V
negative ground type (see
“Electrical safety”).
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust bowl and
filters (fig. H, I, J & K)
The filters are re-usable and
should be cleaned regularly.
◆Press the release button (2)
and remove the dust bowl (3)
(fig. H).
◆Remove any dust from the
dust bowl (fig. I).
◆Remove the filters (12 & 13)
by twisting them clockwise
(fig. J).
◆Brush any loose dust off the
filters.
◆Wash the filters in warm, soapy
water (fig.K). The bowl can also
be washed if necessary.
◆Make sure the dust bowl and
filters are dry.
◆Refit the filters (12 & 13) onto
the appliance, twisting them
counterclockwise until they
lock into place.
◆Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into place.
Important! Optimum dust
collection will only be achieved
with clean filters and an empty
dust bowl. If dust begins to fall
back out of the appliance after
switching it off, this indicates that
the dust bowl is full and must be
emptied.
◆Never use the appliance
without the filters.
◆Do not immerse the
appliance in water (fig. L).
Replacing the filters (fig. H & J)
The filters should be replaced
every 6 to 9 months and
whenever worn or damaged.
Replacement filters are available
from your Black & Decker dealer
(cat. no. VF20).
◆Press the release button (2)
and remove the dust bowl (3)
(fig. H).
◆Remove the filters (12 & 13)
by twisting them clockwise
(fig. J).
◆Fit the new filters (12 & 13)
onto the appliance, twisting
them counterclockwise until
they lock into place.
◆Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into position.

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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Should you find one day
that your Black & Decker
product needs replacement,
or if it is of no further use to
you, think of the protection
of the environment.
Black & Decker repair agents
will accept old Black & Decker
products and ensure that
they are disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of
the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee.
This guarantee statement is in
addition to and in no way
prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the
territories of the Member States
of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product
becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 24 months
from the date of purchase,
Black & Decker guarantees to
replace defective parts, repair
products subjected to fair wear
and tear or replace such products
to ensure minimum inconvenience
to the customer unless:
◆The product has been used
for trade, professional or hire
purposes;
◆The product has been
subjected to misuse or
neglect;
◆The product has sustained
damage through foreign
objects, substances or
accidents;
◆Repairs have been attempted
by persons other than
authorised repair agents or
Black & Decker service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you
will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an
authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your
nearest authorised repair agent
by contacting your local
Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and
full details of our after-sales
service and contacts are available
on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.

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