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Leave the appliance to charge for at least 16 hours.
Note: Whilst charging, the charger may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. The appliance can be left connected to the charger indefinitely.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Switching on and off (fig. D)
To switch on, slide the on/off switch (1) forward.
To switch off, slide the on/off switch back.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust bowl and filters (fig. E & F)
The filters are
Remove the dust bowl (2) by turning counterclockwise.
Empty the dust bowl.
Remove the filter assembly (8) by twisting them counterclockwise.
Wash the filters in warm, soapy water. The bowl can also be washed if necessary. Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Make sure the dust bowl and filters are dry.
Refit the filter assembly (8) onto the appliance twisting it clockwise until it locks into place.
Refit the dust bowl onto the appliance. Make sure the dust bowl clicks into place.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean filters and an empty dust bowl.
Replacing the filters
The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and whenever worn or damaged. Replacement filters are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. VF60).
Remove the old filters as described above.
Fit the new filters as described above.
ZSeparate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for zseparate collection.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
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