Using Your Hand Vac
To turn the Hand Vac on, press “I” on switch. To turn off, press “O” on switch.
CAUTION: The hand vacuum is a very powerful unit. Before plugging cord into outlet make sure the switch is in the OFF position. Make sure to hold firmly when starting and in use.
Using The Accessories
VACUUM ACCESSORIES
Accessories Fig. 3, 10
Two of the Hand Vac accessories are stored on board; the brush and crevice tool. They are positioned as shown in Fig. 3. See Fig. 10 for insertion of these tools into the bowl. The remaining accessories in Fig. 1 are shipped in the unit carton and can be stored in the storage bag provided. Note: Make sure accessories are securely attached before use.
Accessories Fig. 11
The accessories provided can be used in various combinations, depending on the task you need to do. Refer to Fig. 11 for arrangements of accessories to complete some typical tasks.
Note: Make sure accessories are securely attached before use.
INFLATOR ACCESSORIES - Fig. 12 - 16
WARNING: Always wear eye protection when operating as an Inflator.
CAUTION: Make sure accessories are securely attached before use. When using the accessory hose for blowing or inflating, hold the hose end securely before turning “ON” and during use.
Refer to Fig. 12 for arrangement of accessories to carry out inflation.
Inflation: For inflation mode use the tapered adaptors supplied which best fits your application. Fit the inflation adapter onto the hose, aligning the tab on the adapter with the hole in the hose adapter as shown in Fig. 15. Push adaptor in direction of arrow until it “clicks”. To remove, lift the tab up and pull off the adapter. During inflation control the airflow and pressure by covering the air bypass hole with your thumb as shown in Fig. 16.
CAUTION: Do not permanently cover the air bypass hole.
CAUTION: NEVER EXCEED RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. The item being inflated may burst and cause injury. Soft inflatable material items will not have existing pressure rating. Be careful not to over-inflate.
Cleaning The Hand Vac
CAUTION: UNPLUG VACUUM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
Cleaning Your Vac
Your Hand Vac is equipped with a clogged filter indicator as shown in Fig. 4. When the dirt bowl is full or the filters are plugged, the coloured indicator will move so it can be seen in the window on the fill indicator. When this happens the unit should be shut-off and checked for clogged accessories, a full dirt bowl, and dirty filters (both bowl filters and exhaust filter). After emptying the bowl or removing the clog the unit can be turned on and vacuuming continued.
Emptying the Dirt Bowl
Grasp the unit as shown in Fig. 5, with your thumb pushing down on the unlock button as shown and rotate the dirt bowl down and away from the unit. Empty the dirt bowl Fig. 6.
Removing the Filters
WARNING: Do not operate vacuum without filters in place.
Your Hand Vac comes equipped with a 2 stage filter in the bowl plus an exhaust filter. To remove the first stage filter grasp the unit as shown in Fig. 7.
With your other hand grasp the filter and push down on the latch located at the top of the filter. Rotate the filter down and off the unit.
To remove the 2nd stage filter grasp the filter and remove it as shown in Fig. 8. Tap or shake dust from filter. Both filters can be cleaned by rinsing under running water. Dry completely before replacing into the unit.
To replace the filters simply reverse the process making sure the 1st stage filter is located in the hook on the bottom face of the unit before rotating into place as shown by Fig. 9.
To clean exhaust filter, open rear blow door and pull filter out of recess. Wash filter by rinsing with water, dry thoroughly before replacing.
Storage
Storage
The electrical cord is wrapped around the unit for storage as shown in Fig. 17.
Polarized Plug
Safety Instructions: Polarized Plugs
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Polarized connections will fit together only one way. If the power cord plug does not fit fully into the receptacle, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the vacuum power cord in any way.
Replacement Parts And Maintenance
Replacement Filter
Replacement filters may be purchased from your Black & Decker Service Center or retailer. Use only genuine Black & Decker replacement parts for your vacuum.
Maintenance
IMPORTANT: UNPLUG VACUUM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your vacuum. Never let any liquid get inside the vacuum; never immerse any part of the vacuum into a liquid.
Note: Make sure the vacuum is completely dry before using it.
Important
To assure product safety and reliability; repairs, maintenance and adjustments (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under “Tools— Electric” or call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO (1-800-544-6986).
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways: The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized service centers are listed under “Tools-Electric” in the yellow pages of the phone directory.