Black & Decker FV1200 User manual

12V Pivot Stick Vac
FV1200
Please read through this booklet for safe and efficient use of the appliance.
We urge you to read the "Hint's" section and also follow all detailed
instructions even if you are familiar with using this appliance.
Keep this guide handy for future reference.
First Use Safety Recommendation
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While using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and / or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE the appliance,
cord set or plug in water or other liquids.
• To clean, wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Never
leave an appliance unattended when in use.
• Switch off and remove the plug from the power outlet when not in use before
assembling or disassembling parts, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance of
the appliance. Never pull the cord while unplugging out from power outlet.
• Do not operate the appliance if it's damaged in any manner. Return the complete
appliance to your nearest authorized service facility for examination, electrical
repair, mechanical repair or adjustment to avoid any hazard.
• The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by this
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces, use handles and knobs.
• Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near any hot surfaces
(such as gas or electric burner or in a heated oven).
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or yank it to
disconnect it from the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• When using an extension cord with your appliance, make sure the extension cord
is correctly wired, and rated for its use.
• This product is intended for household use only.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself; instead, take it to your Black &
Decker-owned or Authorized Service Centre for repair.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Parts Identification
1. Pivot lock trigger
2. Dust container door
3. Release latch (for dust container door)
4. Charging base
5. Charging indicator
6. Pivoting arm
7. Beater bar/vac head
8. Maintenance access panel
9. Beater bar/vac On/Off switch
Intended use
Your Black & Decker Pivot Plus® slim vac
has been designed for light dry vacuum
cleaning purposes. This appliance is
intended for household use only.
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.
• 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 or any materials that could catch
fire.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Never pull the charger lead to disconnect
the charger from the socket. Keep the
charger lead away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
young or infirm persons without
supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
After use
• Unplug the charger before cleaning the
charger or charging base.
• 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 authorized
repair agent.
• Regularly check the charger lead for
damage. Replace the charger if the lead
is damaged or defective.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specified in this
manual.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Battery and charger
• Never attempt to open for any reason.
• Do not expose the battery to water.
• Do not short-circuit the charger terminals.
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• Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40°C.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10°C and 40°C.
• Do not incinerate the battery.
• When disposing of batteries, follow the
instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
• Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
• Do not expose the charging base to
water.
• Do not open the charging base.
• Do not probe 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.
The charger is intended for indoor
use only.
Read the instruction manual before
use.
The charger automatically shuts off
if the ambient temperature
becomes too high. As soon as the
ambient temperature has cooled
down, the charger will resume
operating.
Charge only at ambient
temperatures between 10°C and
40°C.
Charging.
Features
1. Pivot lock trigger
2. Dust container door
3. Release latch (for dust container door)
4. Charging base
5. Charging indicator
6. Pivoting arm
7. Beater bar/vac head
8. Maintenance access panel
9. Beater bar/vac On/Off switch
Installation
Attaching the handle to the appliance
(fig. A)
• Align the D-handle with the main body of
the unit and push it down until it is fully
seated.
• Remove the phillips head screw from the
plastic bag.
• Insert the screw (13) into the hole.
• Tighten the screw (13) using a phillips
screwdriver.
Charging base (fig. B)
Place the charging base (4) on the floor,
convenient to an electrical outlet. The Pivot
Plus® slim vac is stored and charged in the
base whenever it is not in use.
Warning! Falling/tripping hazard. Do not
place the charging base on any elevated
surface. The appliance is designed to be
placed into and removed from the charging
base when it is sitting on the floor
convenient to an electrical outlet.
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Use
Before first use, the battery must be
charged for at least 16 hours.
• Place the appliance on the charging base
(4) whenever it is not in use.
You may need to charge the appliance
many times initially in order to achieve the
best running time performance.
Charging the battery (fig. B)
Warning! Do not charge the battery at
ambient temperatures below 10°C or above
40°C.
• Make sure that the appliance is switched
off.
The battery will not be charged with the
beater bar/vac On/Off switch (9) in the on
position.
• Place the appliance on the charging base
(4) as shown.
• Plug in the charger. Switch on at the
mains. The charging indicator (5) will be
lit.
• For the first charging, leave 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
(5) will be lit as long as the appliance is
connected to the plugged-in charger.
Opening the appliance (fig B, C and D)
• To open the appliance for use, lift it from
the charging base (4) (fig. B).
• Pull back the pivot lock trigger (1) on the
handle and rotate the vacuum head (fig.
C).
• Release the pivot lock trigger (1) to lock
the appliance in any of the three different
working positions a, b and c (fig. D).
Switching on and off (fig. E)
• To switch the appliance on, slide the
beater bar/vac On/ Off switch (9) forward
to position 1 (vacuum only).
• For vacuuming with the beater bar
operation, slide the switch (9) forward to
position 2.
• To switch the appliance off, slide the
switch (9) back to position 0.
Troubleshooting
If the product does not work, check the
following:
• The charger was correctly plugged in for
recharge (it feels slightly warm to the
touch).
• The charger cord is not damaged and is
correctly attached to the base.
• The charger is plugged into a working
electrical outlet.
• Check the On/Off switch is in the off
position in the event that the unit is not
charging.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust container and filters
(fig. F and G)
The filters are reusable and should be
cleaned regularly.
• Press the release latch (3) and open the
container door (2).

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Cleaning the dust container and filters
(fig. F and G)
The filters are reusable and should be
cleaned regularly.
• Press the release latch (3) and open the
container door (2).
• Remove the filters (10 and 11).
• Empty the dust container.
• Brush any loose dust off the filters.
• Wash the filters in warm, soapy water
(fig. G).
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in
water. A damp cloth and soapy water
should be used to clean the exterior of the
appliance. Always make sure that the
appliance is completely dry before re-use or
storing.
• Make sure that the filters (10 and 11) are
dry.
• Refit the filters (10 and 11).
• Close the container door (2). Make sure
that the release latch (3) clicks into
place.
Warning! Never use the appliance without
the filters.
Optimum dust collection will only be
achieved with clean filters.
Maintenance access (Fig. H and I)
The maintenance access panel (8) can be
removed to aid cleaning should the
appliance become blocked, resulting in a
loss of suction.
• Remove the maintenance access panel
(8) from the pivot arm (6) using a flat
blade screwdriver (fig. I) to release the
front clip features.
• Once released, the section will pivot free
of the main assembly to give access for
cleaning.
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. FVF90):
• Remove the old filters as described
above.
• Fit the new filters as described above.
Technical Data
FV1200
Voltage Vdc 12.0
Weight kg 3.4
Charger
Input voltage Vac 230
Approx. chargingtime h 16
Weight kg 0.6

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Protecting the environment
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 it off with other household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled
and used again. 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. A list of authorised Black & Decker
repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contact are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com
Black & Decker provides a 2 Year Warranty for this product from the date of purchase against defects due
to defective materials or workmanship. Motor/element burn-outs due to voltage fluctuations are not
covered under warranty. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Black &
Decker will repair or (at Black & Decker's discretion) replace it free of charge.
The warranty provisions do not cover failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or non
observation of local regulations on the part of the user. Equally, the warranty provisions do not apply
where the appliance has been serviced by a person not authorized by Black & Decker or serviced with
non-approved parts and this has contributed to the fault of the product. Superseded models without a
replacement equivalent will either be repaired or (at Black & Decker's discretion) replaced with another
product of similar retail value.
UPON PURCHASE
Fill in the Warranty Registration Card with the original Authorized Dealer's stamp (indicating date of
purchase) and attach your purchase receipt to it. Retain in case of claims in the future.
MAKING A CLAIM
Take your defective product together with the Warranty Registration Card & purchase receipt to your local
service Centre. You can either do this in person or send it freight prepaid. If mailing or shipping your
appliance, ensure that it is packed carefully in a sturdy carton with enough packing material to prevent
damage. Include a note describing the problem to the service Centre and be sure to give your return
address.
DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES ONLY.
BLACK & DECKER HOME APPLIANCE 2 YEAR WARRANTY