Black & Decker Dustbuster PV1205 User manual

UK
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand

2

3

4

5
Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster®hand-held vacuum cleaner
has been designed for light dry vacuum cleaning purposes.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Design and Patent information
European Patent Application Number EP 05255024.1
European Community Design Registration Numbers:
423322-0001, 423322-0002 and 423322-0003
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 or any materials
that could catch fire.
XDo not use the appliance near water.
XDo not immerse the appliance in water.
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 or charging
base.
XWhen not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
XChildren should not have access to stored appliances.
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.
XDo not expose the charging base to water.
XDo not open the charging base.
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.
Symbols on the charging base
Your charging base is double insulated; therefore
no earth wire is required.
Fail-safe isolating transformer. The mains supply
is electrically separated from the transformer
output.
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.
The charging base is intended for indoor use
only.
Features
1. Release latch for container door
2. Container door
3. Collector lock button
4. Two-speed on/off switch
5. Filter cleaning wheel
6. Charging indicator
7. Charging base
8. Dust collector extension
9. Dust collector
Fig. D
10. Crevice tool (optional, see packaging)
11. Brush tool (stored in underside of appliance)
Installation
Fitting the charging base to the wall (fig. A)
The charging base can be placed on a work top or fitted to
the wall to provide a convenient storage and charging point
for the appliance.
When fixing to a wall, make sure that the fixing method is
suitable for the wall type and is appropriate to the weight of
the appliance.
130oC

6
Assembly
Adjusting the dust collector (fig. B & C)
XThe dust collector (9) is stored under the appliance. To
adjust for use, lift the appliance from the charging base.
XPress the collector lock button (3) and rotate the dust
collector to the required position.
XRelease the collector lock button to lock the dust collector
in position.
XThe dust collector can be extended by pulling the dust
collector extension (8) until it locks into position.
XThe extension can be retracted by pressing the button (13)
and pushing the extension back into the dust collector.
XThe dust collector should be returned to the storage
position under the appliance after use and while charging
the appliance.
Fitting the accessories (fig. D)
These models are supplied with some or all of the following
accessories:
XA crevice tool (10) for confined spaces.
XA brush tool (11) for furniture and stairs.
To fit an accessory, proceed as follows:
XTake the accessories from the appliance.
XInsert the appropriate accessory into the front of the
appliance.
Use
XBefore first use, the battery must be charged for at least 16
hours.
XPlace the appliance on the charging base whenever it is not
in use.
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.
XPlace the appliance on the charging base (7) as shown.
XPlug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
The charging indicator (6) will be lit.
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. The charging
indicator (6) will be lit as long as the appliance is connected
to the plugged-in charger.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Switching on and off (fig. F)
XTo switch the appliance on, slide the on/off switch (4)
forward to position 1.
XFor full power, slide the on/off switch (4) forward to
position 2.
XTo switch the appliance off, slide the on/off switch (4) back
to position 0.
Optimising the suction force (fig. G - I)
In order to keep the suction force optimised, the filters must
be cleared regularly during use.
XRotate the wheel (5) a few turns to shake out dust clogging
the filters (14 & 15).
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters (14 & 15).
Cleaning the dust container and filters (fig. H - J)
The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
XPress the release latch (1) and open the container door (2)
(fig. H).
XEmpty the dust container.
XRemove the filters (14 & 15) by twisting them counter-
clockwise (fig. I).
XBrush any loose dust off the filters.
XWash the filters in warm, soapy water (fig. J).
XMake sure that the filters are dry.
XRefit the filters (14 & 15) on to the appliance, twisting them
clockwise until they lock into place.
XClose the container door (2). Make sure that the release
latch (1) clicks into place.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters.
Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean filters.
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. VF50):
XRemove the old filters as described above.
XFit the new filters as described above.
Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your appliance 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 tools and ensure that they are disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.
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.

7
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
EC declaration of conformity
PV1205, PV1205B, PV1205N, PV1405, PV1405N
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 55014, EN60335
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham
DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
10-03-2006
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.
PV1205 / PV1205B /
PV1205N PV1405 / PV1405N
Voltage Vdc 12.0 14.4
Weight kg 1.6 1.7
Charger
Input voltage Vac 230
Approx. charging time h 16
Weight kg 0.5

8

9
TYP.
www.2helpU.com 01-03-06
1
E14690
PV1200* - PV1400*
3
13
14
15
2
13
12
1
5
3
10
11
7
6
17
20
19
8
4
15

10

11

90500755
09/06