Black & Decker V2400 User manual

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Dustbuster®V2400/V2410/
V2410G/V3600/V3610/V3610P
Thank you for choosing
Black & Decker. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product
for many years.
OVERVIEW (fig. A)
1. On/off switch
2. Release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Charging base
5. Charger
EC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
V2400/V2410/V2410G/V3600/
V3610/V3610P
Black & Decker declares that
these products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC, EN 55014, EN60335,
EN 61000
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A) < 70
Hand/arm weighted
vibration value m/s
2
< 2.5
Colin Wills
Director of Engineering
BDCI, 4/F, 2 Dai Wang Street
Tai Po Industrial Estate
Tai Po NT, Hong Kong
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster®
hand held vacuum cleaner has
been designed for light dry vacuum
cleaning purposes. This product is
intended for household use only.
WARNING SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used
in this manual:
Denotes risk of personal
injury, loss of life or damage
to the product in case of
non-observance of the
instructions in this manual.
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.
◆Do not use the appliance to
pick up any materials that
could catch fire.
◆Do not use the appliance
near water. Do not immerse
the appliance in water.
◆Keep the motor draught away
from your eyes and face.
◆Keep children and animals at
a safe disance when using this
appliance.
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◆Never pull the charger lead to
disconnect the charger from
the socket. Keep the charger
lead away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
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 authorised
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.
Battery
◆Never attempt to open the
battery for any reason.
◆Do not expose the battery to
water.
◆Do not incinerate the battery.
◆When disposing of batteries,
follow the instructions given
in the section “Protecting the
Environment”.
Charger
◆Do not expose the charger to
water.
◆Do not open the charger.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Your charger has been designed
for a specific mains voltage.
Always check that the mains
voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
Your charger is double
insulated in accordance with
EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.
Never attempt to replace
the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
INSTALLATION
Fitting the charging base to the
wall (fig. B)
The charging base can be fitted
to the wall to provide a
convenient storage and charging
point for the appliance.
◆Find a suitable indoor
location near a mains outlet.
◆Position the charging base as
shown and mark the location
of the mounting holes (6) on
the wall.
◆Drill a hole (ø 6 mm, approx.
35 mm deep) at each of the
marked locations.
◆Insert the wall plugs (7)
provided into the holes.
◆Fit the charging base to the
wall using the screws (8)
provided. Make sure to guide
the charger lead through the
slot (9). Excess lead can be
stored at the rear of the
charging base.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use, the battery must
be charged for at least 16 hours.
◆Before charging, preferably
discharge the battery by
operating the appliance until
the motor stops.
◆Charge the battery as
described below.
USE
Operating the appliance (fig. C)
◆To switch on, slide the on/off
switch (1) forward.
◆To switch off, slide the on/off
switch back.
Charging the battery (fig. D)
◆Make sure that the appliance
is switched off. The battery
will not be charged with the
on/off switch in the on
position.
◆Place the appliance on the
charging base as shown.
◆Plug in the charger. Switch on
at the mains.
◆Leave the appliance to
charge for at least 16 hours.
Whilst 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.
Important! Place the appliance
on the charging base whenever it
is not in use. After fully charging
the battery, the average effective
usage time is approx. 7 to 9
minutes. It may take several
charging cycles before the
battery attains full capacity.
Do not charge the battery at
ambient temperatures
below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Accessories - V2410/V2410G/
V3610/V3610P (fig. E & F)
These models are supplied with
the following accessories (fig. E):
- a crevice tool (10) for
confined spaces
- a hard brush (11) for furniture
and stairs
To fit an accessory, proceed as
follows (fig. F):
◆Take the accessories from the
appliance.
◆Insert the appropriate
accessory into the front of the
appliance.
You may refit the other accessory
by clicking it into the accessory
holder.
To refit both accessories:
◆Insert the brush into
accessory holder.
◆Slide the crevice tool into the
brush.
◆Push the accessories down
until they click into place.
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 battery is fully
charged.
◆If 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.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Regularly clean the filters.
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Cleaning the dust bowl and
filters (fig. G, H, I & J)
The filters are re-usable and
should be cleaned regularly.
◆Press the release button (2)
and remove the dust bowl (3).
◆Delatch the clips (14) and
remove the filters (12 & 13)
(fig. I).
◆Remove any dust from the
dust bowl and wash the bowl
if necessary.
◆Brush any loose dust off the
filters.
◆Wash the filters in warm,
soapy water.
◆Make sure the dust bowl and
filters are dry.
◆Place the soft filter into the
hard filter.
◆Hook the filter assembly onto
the appliance and lock it in
place using the clips (14).
◆Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into place.
Important! 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.
◆Never use the appliance
without the filters.
◆Do not immerse the
appliance in water (fig. K).
Replacing the filters (fig. G & I)
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. VF10).
◆Press the release button (2)
and remove the dust bowl (3)
(fig. G).
◆Delatch the clips (14) and
remove the filters (12 & 13)
(fig. I).
◆Take the new filters and place
the soft filter into the hard
filter.
◆Hook the filter assembly onto
the appliance and lock it in
place using the clips (14).
◆Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust
bowl clicks into position.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Should you find one day
that your Black & Decker
product 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 products and
ensure that they are
disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
Battery (fig. L)
Cd
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.
◆Preferably discharge the
battery by operating the
appliance until the motor
stops.
◆Hold the accessory holder
(15) as shown and push it off
the appliance.
◆Disconnect the wires (17)
from the battery (16).
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◆Push the clip (18) down, slide
the battery back and pull it
out.
◆Place the battery in suitable
packaging to ensure that the
terminals cannot be short-
circuited.
◆Take the battery to your
service agent or a local
recycling station. Collected
batteries will be recycled or
disposed of properly.
Once removed, the battery
cannot be refitted.
GUARANTEE
Should your Black & Decker
product become defective due to
faulty materials or workmanship,
within 24 months from the date
of purchase, we guarantee to
either replace all defective parts
or -at our discretion- to replace
the unit free of charge, provided
that:
◆The product is returned to us
or one of our authorised
repair agents with proof of
purchase.
◆The product has not been
used for trade, professional or
hire purposes.
◆The product has not been
subjected to misuse or
neglect.
◆The product has not
sustained any damage
through foreign objects,
substances or accidents.
◆Repairs have not been
attempted by anyone other
than our service staff or
authorised repair agents.
This guarantee is offered as an
extra benefit and does not affect
your statutory rights.
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