Black & Decker BDH2000FL Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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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.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE 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:
• Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenanyapplianceisusedbyornearchildren.Do
not allow to be used as a toy.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging
base in water or other liquid.
• Donotusedryhandvacstopickupliquids,toxicsubstances,flammableor
combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Donotusewet/dryhandvacstopickuptoxicsubstances,flammableorcombustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Donotoperateinthepresenceofexplosivesand/orflammablefumesorliquids.
• Shock Hazard. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after
the appliance malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any
manner. Return the appliance to any authorized service facility.
• Donotusedryhandvacsoutdoorsoronwetsurfaces.
• Donotabusethecord.Nevercarrythechargerorbasebythecordoryankto
disconnect from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• 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.
• Donotuseanextensioncord.Plugthechargerdirectlyintoanelectricaloutlet.
• Usethechargeronlyinastandardelectricaloutlet(120V/60Hz).
• Donotattempttousethechargerwithanyotherproduct;donotattempttochargethisproduct
with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Keephair,looseclothing,andallpartsofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
• Donotinsertaccessorieswhenunitisrunning.
• Shock Hazard. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Donotputanyobjectintounitopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningsblocked;keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Fire Hazard. Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts,
matches or hot ashes.