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
•Whenfullycharged,theaverageeffectiveusagetimesarebetween10-15minutes.
•Itmaytakeseveralchargingsbeforethesetimescanbeachieved.
OTHER InfORMaTIOn
If the product does not work, check the following:
•Thechargerwascorrectlypluggedinforrecharge.(Itfeels slightlywarmtothetouch.)
•Thechargercordisnotdamagedandiscorrectlyattached tothebase.
•Thechargerispluggedintoaworkingelectricaloutlet.
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.
•FilteraccessorynumberVF200SP.
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(otherthanthoselistedinthismanual)shouldbeperformedbyauthorizedservice
centersorotherqualifiedserviceorganizations,alwaysusingidenticalreplacementparts.
THE RBRC™ SEaL
TheRBRC™(RechargeableBatteryRecyclingCorporation)
Sealonthenickel-cadmiumbattery(orbatterypack)indicatesthatthecosts
torecyclethebattery(orbatterypack)attheendofitsusefullifehave
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
7
TROUBLESHOOTInG
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
•Unitwillnotstart. •Batterynotinstalledproperly. •Checkbatteryinstallation.
  •Batterynotcharged.  •Checkbatterycharging
requirements.
•Batterywillnotcharge. •Batterynotinsertedintocharger. •Insertbatteryintocharger
until green LED appears.
  •Chargernotpluggedin.  •Plugchargerintoaworking
outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
details.
      •Checkcurrentatreceptacle
by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.
      •Checktoseeifreceptacleis
connected to a light switch
which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.
  •Surroundingairtemperature •Movechargerandtooltoa
too hot or too cold. surrounding air temperature
      ofabove40degreeF(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.