Black & Decker Dustbuster Plus FV9601 User manual

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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® Plus has been designed
for light dry vacuum cleaning of hard floors, rugs and carpets.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Design and Patent information
Patent Number EP 1 279 362 B.
Design Registration Numbers:
XGB 2 101 173
XGB 2 101 174
XGB 2 101 175
XGB 2 101 176
XGB 2 101 177
XGB 2 101 178
DUSTBUSTER PLUS is a registered trade mark of the Black &
Decker Corporation.
European Community TM registration no. 2 936 615.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using battery-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal
injury and material damage.
XRead all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
XThe 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.
XRetain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
XDo not use the appliance to pick up liquids.
XDo not use the appliance to pick up any materials that could
catch fire.
XDo not use the appliance near water. Do not immerse the
appliance in water.
XKeep the motor draught away from your eyes and face.
XKeep children and animals at a safe distance when using
this appliance.
XNever pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger from
the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
After use
XUnplug the charger before cleaning the charger.
XWhen not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
XWhen not in 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.
XDo not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
XHave any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorised repair agent.
XRegularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace the
charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
XNever attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Inspection and repairs
XBefore 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.
XDo not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
XHave any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorized repair agent.
XRegularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace the
charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
XNever attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Battery and charger
XNever attempt to open the battery.
XDo not expose the battery to water.
XDo not incinerate the battery.
XWhen disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section “Protecting the environment”.
XDo not expose the charger to water.
XDo not open the charger.
Electrical Safety
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
Your charger is double insulated in accordance
with EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is
required.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Fail-safe isolating transformer. The mains
supply is electrically separated from the
transformer output.

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The charger automatically shuts off if the
ambient temperature becomes too high. As a
consequence the charger will be inoperable.
The charging base must be disconnected from
the mains supply and taken to an authorised
service centre for repair.
Features
1. On/off switch
2. Dust bowl
3. Release button for dust bowl
4. Release button for hand-held vacuum cleaner
5. Lower handle
6. Upper handle
7. Release button for upper handle
8. Charger
9. Hanging loop
10. Wall hook
11. Accessory holder
12. Charger inlet holes
13. Charger plug
14. Hand-held vacuum cleaner
(Fig. F)
15. Hard brush
16. Crevice tool
Assembly
Fitting and removing the upper handle (fig. B)
Fitting
XAlign the upper handle (6) with the lower handle (5) as
shown.
XPress the upper handle into the lower handle until it clicks
into place.
Removing
XSlide the release button (7) in the direction indicated on the
button.
XPull the upper handle off the lower handle.
Fitting and removing the hand-held vacuum cleaner
(fig. C)
Fitting
XPosition the appliance (14) as shown.
XSet the nose of the appliance onto the lower handle (A).
XPush the back end of the appliance down as shown until it
clicks into place (B).
Removing
XKeep the release button (4) pressed.
XPull out the back end of the appliance.
XLift the appliance off the lower handle.
Fitting an accessory (fig. G)
This appliance is supplied with the following accessories:
XA hard brush (15) for furniture and stairs
XA crevice tool (16) for confined spaces
To fit an accessory, proceed as follows:
XTake the accessory from its storage position on the rear of
the upper handle (11).
XInsert the accessory into the front of the appliance as
shown.
Storing the accessories (fig. H)
XPress the accessories into the corresponding holders until
they click into place.
Hanging the appliance on the wall (fig. I)
XFit the wall hook supplied in a suitable location on the wall.
Make sure that the hook is fixed by a method suitable to the
wall type and appropriate to the weight of the appliance.
XSlide the hanging loop (9) out of the handle.
XHang the appliance on the wall hook (10).
Use
Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least 16
hours.
XBefore charging, preferably discharge the battery by
operating the appliance until the motor stops.
XConnect the appliance to the charger whenever it is not in
use.
XCharge the battery as described below.
Charging the battery (fig. E)
XMake sure that the appliance is switched off. The battery
will not be charged with the on/off switch in the on
position.
XMake sure that the hand-held vacuum cleaner is fitted on
the lower handle as described above.
XInsert the plug (13) into the charger inlet holes (12) in the
lower handle.
XPlug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
XLeave the appliance to charge for at least 16 hours.
While charging, the charger may become warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem. The appliance can
be left connected to the charger indefinitely. When the
battery is fully charged, the power consumption of the
charger is negligible.
After fully charging the battery, the average effective usage
time is approx. 15 minutes. It may take several charging
cycles before the battery attains full capacity.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 4 °C or above 40 °C.

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Switching on and off (fig. D)
XTo switch the appliance on, slide the on/off switch (1)
forward one position.
XTo switch on the brush roller, slide the on/off switch fully
forward. The brush roller is only active when the appliance
is fitted on the lower handle. The brush roller is needed
when cleaning rugs and carpets.
XTo switch the appliance off, slide the on/off switch (1) fully
back.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust bowl and filters (fig. J - N)
The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
XPress the release button (3) and remove the dust bowl (2)
(fig. J).
XRemove any dust from the dust bowl (fig. K).
XBrush any loose dust off the filters.
XTwist the filters (17 & 18) clockwise to release and take
them off the appliance (fig. L).
XWash the filters in warm, soapy water and wash the bowl
if necessary (fig. M).
XMake sure the dust bowl and filters are completely dry.
XRefit the filters, locking them into place by twisting
counterclockwise.
XRefit the dust bowl onto the appliance.
XMake sure the dust bowl clicks into place.
Warning! 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.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the filter.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in water (fig. N).
Replacing the filters (fig. J - L)
The 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):
XPress the release button (3) and remove the dust bowl (2)
(fig. J).
XTwist the filters (17 & 18) clockwise to release and take
them off the appliance (fig. L).
XTake the new filters and place the soft filter into the hard
filter.
XFit the filters, locking them into place by twisting
counterclockwise.
XRefit the dust bowl onto the appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into place.
Troubleshooting guide
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.
XMake sure the battery is fully charged.
XIf the battery cannot be charged, check if the charger is
plugged in correctly and the mains is working. Make sure
the on/off switch is in the off position.
Protecting the environment
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.
Battery (fig. O & P)
If you want to dispose of the product yourself, the
battery must be removed as described below and
disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
XPreferably discharge the battery by operating the appliance
until the motor stops.
XRemove the hand-held vacuum cleaner from the lower
handle as described above.
The battery is located under the back end of the appliance.
XPush the slider (19) towards the nose of the appliance (A).
XRemove the bottom part of the appliance (B).
XStrike the appliance firmly on a suitable surface until the
battery (20) is released (fig. P).
XPlace the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that the
terminals cannot be short-circuited.
XTake the battery to your service agent or a local recycling
station.
Warning! Once removed, the battery cannot be refitted.

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Technical data
EC declaration of conformity
FV9601, FV1201
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC,
EN50366, EN 55014, EN 60335, EN 61000
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham
DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
02-02-2006
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
make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:
XThe product has been used for trade, professional or hire
purposes.
XThe product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.
XThe product has sustained damage through foreign objects,
substances or accidents.
XRepairs 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
Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to
register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up
to date on new products and special offers. Further
information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk.
FV9601 FV1201
Voltage Vdc 9.6 12.0
Weight kg 1.8 1.9
Charger
Input voltage Vac 230
Weight kg 0.2
Approx. charging time h 16

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