| separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified |
| charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one |
| type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another |
• | battery. |
USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically | |
| designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a |
• | risk of fire. |
AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off | |
| position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your |
| finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the |
• | switch on invites accidents. |
DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that | |
| cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be |
• | repaired. |
DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the | |
| locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing |
| accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety |
• | measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally. |
ALWAYSWEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or | |
| goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or dust |
| mask. Safety glassesareavailableat extracostat your localBlack& |
• | DeckerServiceCenter or authorizedservicefacility. |
DO NOT place outlet of sweeper near eyes or ears when operating. | |
• | STORE IDLE UNITS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in |
• | a dry, high or |
DON'T OVERREACH.Keep proper footing and balance at all times. | |
• | MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best and safest |
• | performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance. |
DO NOT attempt to repair the sweeper. Toassure product safety and | |
| reliability,repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be |
| performed by Black & Decker servicecenters or authorized service |
• | centers, always using Black & Decker replacement parts. |
DO NOToperatesweeper in a gaseous or explosiveatmosphere. | |
• | Motorsin theseunitsnormallyspark,and the sparksmight ignitefumes. |
useelectric unitsin dampor wet locations. Donʼtusetheunitin therain. | |
AVOIDDANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS – Do not |
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do | |
• | not operate unit when you are tired. |
USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job except | |
• | that for which it is intended. |
USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs. | |
• | DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary |
| when used by or near children. Not recommended for use by |
• | children. |
DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from unit without first removing | |
• | battery. |
USE ONLYas described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's | |
• | recommended attachments. |
DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any | |
| opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that |
• | may reduce air flow. |
KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from | |
• | openings and moving parts. |
DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in liquid. | |
• | DO NOT handle charger, including charger plug, and charger |
• | terminals with wet hands. |
the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or | |
KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAYfrom | |
• | operating the unit. |
INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all debris and | |
| hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be |
• | thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. |
USE ONLY charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge. | |
• | EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the |
| battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and |
• | keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. |
DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released | |
| electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. |
• | It may be toxic if swallowed. |
DO NOT CHARGE the unit outdoors. | |
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