Black & Decker BDH1800S Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: Some household dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos
and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock – Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
•
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust,lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
•
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.
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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a fire.
• Thisapplianceisintendedforhouseholduseonlyandnotforcommercialorindustrialuse.
• ShockHazard.Toprotectagainstriskofelectricalshock,donotputunitorcharging
base in water or other liquid.
• Donotallowthecordtohangovertheedgeofatableorcounterortouchhotsurfaces.The
unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Plugthechargerdirectlyintoanelectricaloutlet.
• Usethechargeronlyinastandardelectricaloutlet(120V/60Hz).
• Unplugthechargerfromoutletbeforeanyroutinecleaningormaintenance.
• Thisproductincludesrechargeablenickelcadmiumbatteries.Donotincinerate
batteries as they will explode at high temperatures.
•
Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a
20-35%solutionofpotassiumhydroxide,getsontheskin(1)washquicklywithsoapandwater
or(2)neutralizewithamildacidsuchaslemonjuiceorvinegar.Iftheliquidgetsintotheeyes,
flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
• Donotlookintotheairventswhentheunitisswitchedon,assometimes
there is a possibility of small debris being discharged from the air vents, especially after
cleaning / replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS.Thesymbolsbelowareusedtohelpyourecognizethisinformation.
DANGER: Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,may
result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE: Usedwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatespotentiallyhazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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