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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® handheld vacuum cleaner
has been designed for light dry vacuum cleaning purposes.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
@Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
@Warning! When using battery-powered appliances,
basic safety precautions, including the following,
leaking batteries, personal injury and material dam-
age.
uRead all of this manual carefully before using the appli-
ance.
uThe 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 recom-
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
uRetain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
uDo not use the appliance to pick up liquids or any materi-
uDo not use the appliance near water.
uDo not immerse the appliance in water.
uNever pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger
from the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
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persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
After use
uUnplug the charger before cleaning the charger or charg-
ing base.
uWhen not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
uChildren should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
uBefore 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.
uDo not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec-
tive.
uHave any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorized repair agent.
uRegularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace the
charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
uNever attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
Additional safety instructions - batteries and charg-
ers
Batteries
uNever attempt to open for any reason.
uDo not expose the battery to water.
uDo not expose the battery to heat.
uDo not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40°C.
uCharge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C and
40°C.
uCharge only using the charger provided with the appli-
ance/tool. Using the wrong charger could result in an
electric shock or overheating of the battery.
uWhen disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section "Protecting the environment".
uDo not damage/deform the battery pack either by puncture
uDo not charge damaged batteries.
uUnder extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the batteries carefully wipe the
liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
uIn case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions
below.
Warning!
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.
Chargers
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.
uUse your Black & Decker charger only to charge the bat-
tery in the appliance/tool with which it was supplied. Other
batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
uNever attempt to charge nonrechargeable batteries.
uIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
uDo not expose the charger to water.
uDo not open the charger.
The appliance should be supplied via a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than
30mA.