Black & Decker VC120-VC230 Series Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions, Models Only

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed, including the following:

■Read all instructions.

■Close supervision is necessary when any appli- ance is used by or near children. Do not allow to be used as a toy.

■Do not use the vacuum to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or operate in the presence of explosive or flammable fumes.

■To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord or plug in water or other liquids.

■Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.

■Do not abuse the cord. Never carry or pull the unit by the cord or yank to disconnect from an outlet; instead, be sure the vacuum is OFF, then grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum over the cord.

■Keep hair, clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

■Do not insert/attach accessories while unit is running. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

■Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

■Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

■Do no vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches, or hot fire- place ashes.

■Use extra caution when vacuuming on stairs.

■Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

■Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facili- ty for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

■Do not use this product outdoors.

■This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliances in “Service and Repair”.

■This product is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.

POLARIZED PLUG (North American

Models Only)

This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.

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