Intended use

Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been designed to vacuum dry substances. This product is intended for household use only.

Safety instructions

Warning!When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, 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

Make sure that the appliance is switched off before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply. Always take care when using the appliance.

Do not use the appliance outdoors.

Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

After use

Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

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.

Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear.

Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners

Before use, always make sure that the filter is correctly seated.

Do not carry the appliance at the container handle. 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 distance when using this appliance.

Always work from bottom up when using the appliance on stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your working position.

Do not use the appliance without the suction head or another suitable accessory mounted to the tube. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Do not reach into the rotating brush. Keep the rotating brush away from the power supply cord.

Do not use damaged accessories. Use only Black & Decker accessories.