NOTE: The cleaner the filter is, the better the product will perform.
•The dust bowl can also be washed in warm soapy water as shown in figure H.
Ensure that it is dry before re-attaching.
• Never immerse the product in water. A damp cloth and soapy water should be used
to clean the exterior of the motor section. Always ensure the product is completely dry
before re-use or storing.
RUN TIME
•Whenfullycharged,theaverageeffectiveusagetimesarebetween10-15minutes.
•Itmaytakeseveralchargingsbeforethesetimescanbeachieved.
OTHER INFORMATION
If the product does not work, check the following:
•Thechargerwascorrectlypluggedinforrecharge.(Itfeelsslightlywarmtothetouch.)
•Thechargercordisnotdamagedandiscorrectlyattachedtothebase.
•Thechargerispluggedintoaworkingelectricaloutlet.
ACCESSORIES
The performance of your appliance depends on the accessory used. Black & Decker
accessories are engineered to high quality standards and are designed to enhance the
performance of your appliance.
•FilteraccessorynumberVF200SP.
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the vac. Never let any liquid get inside the
vac; never immerse any part of the vac into a liquid.
NOTE: Make sure the vacuum is completely dry before using it.
IMPORTANT:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment(otherthanthoselistedinthismanual)shouldbeperformedbyauthorizedservice
centersorotherqualifiedserviceorganizations,alwaysusingidenticalreplacementparts.
THE RBRC™ SEAL
TheRBRC™(RechargeableBatteryRecyclingCorporation)
Sealonthenickel-cadmiumbattery(orbatterypack)indicatesthatthecosts
torecyclethebattery(orbatterypack)attheendofitsusefullifehave
already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the
RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative. RBRC in
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
•Unitwillnotstart. •Batterynotinstalledproperly. •Checkbatteryinstallation.
•Batterynotcharged. •Checkbatterycharging
requirements.
•Batterywillnotcharge. •Batterynotinsertedintocharger. •Insertbatteryintocharger
until green LED appears.
•Chargernotpluggedin. •Plugchargerintoaworking
outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
details.
•Checkcurrentatreceptacle
by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.
•Checktoseeifreceptacleis
connected to a light switch
which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.
•Surroundingairtemperature •Movechargerandtooltoa
too hot or too cold. surrounding air temperature
ofabove40degreeF(4,5°C)
or below 105 degree F
(+40,5°C).
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.