Black & Decker Dustbuster AV1210 User manual

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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.
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.
 This appliance 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.
Using your appliance
 Do not use the appliance to pick up
liquids or 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.
 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. Regularly
check the power lead for damage.
 Do not use the appliance if any part
is damaged or defective.
 Have any damaged or defective parts
including the power lead repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
 The cigarette lighter connector
houses an integral fuse. If fuse failure
occurs, a replacement cord set must
be used. Replacement of the cord set
must only be performed by an
authorised service agent.
 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.
The cigarette lighter connector is fitted
with a non-serviceable safety fuse.
The fuse may operate in the event of a
fault. If this occurs, the fuse must be
replaced together with the connector and
cable by the manufacturer or an
authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! Do not operate the appliance
with systems which have positive ground
or a different voltage.
Features
1. On/off switch
2. Release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Cigarette lighter connector

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Assembly
Fitting the accessories (fig. C & D)
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.
AV1260 - Additional accessories
(fig. E & F)
 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.
Use
Connecting to the vehicle's power
supply (fig. A)
 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. B)
 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.
Warning! Extended use will drain the
battery power. Do not run the vehicle's
engine while cleaning. This can shorten
the life of the appliance.
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
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust bowl and filters
(fig. H-K)
The filters are re-usable and should be
cleaned regularly.
 Press the release button (2) and
remove the dust bowl (3) (fig. G).
 Empty the dust bowl (fig. H).
 Remove the filters (12 & 13) by
twisting them clockwise (fig. I).
 Brush any loose dust off the filters.
 Wash the filters in warm, soapy water
(fig. J). The bowl can also be washed
if necessary (fig. K).
 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.
Warning! Never use the appliance
without the filters. Optimum dust
collection will only be achieved with clean
filters and an empty dust bowl.

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Replacing the filters
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).
 Remove the old filters as described
above.
 Fit the new filters as described above.
Protecting the environment
Z Separate collection. This product must not be disposed
of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your
Black & Decker product needs
replacement, or if it is of no further use to
you, do not dispose of it with household
waste. Make this product available for
separate collection.
z Separate collection of used products and packaging allows
materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled
materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw
materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate
collection of electrical products from the
household, at municipal waste sites or by
the retailer when you purchase a new
product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the
collection and recycling of Black & Decker
products once they have reached the
end of their working life. To take
advantage of this service please return
your product to any authorised repair
agent who will collect them on our behalf.
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
Technical data
AV1210/AV1260
Voltage V 12
Weight kg 0.96/1.26
EC declaration of conformity
AV1210/AV1260
Black & Decker declares that these
products conform to:
98/37/EC
LpA (sound pressure): < 85 dB(A);
hand/arm weighted vibration < 2.5 m/s2
The undersigned is responsible for
compilation of the technical file and
makes this declaration on behalf
of Black & Decker.
_Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
28-5-2009
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.

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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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