Black & Decker VEC027BD Care And Maintenance, Inflating Products Without a Valve Stem, Warnings

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Inflating Products Without a Valve Stem

Inflation of other items requires use of one of the adapters (nozzles).

1.Insert appropriate adapter (e.g. needle) into connector (chuck) and close thumb latch.

2.Insert adapter (e.g. needle) into item to inflate.

3.Slide inflator switch to ON.

4.Refer to the following table for approximate filling pressure and time. Small items such as volleyballs, footballs, etc. inflate very rapidly.

5.Slide inflator switch to OFF.

6.Remove adapter from item and store properly.

Typical Inflation Times

Vehicle and trailer tires	Inflation pressure (psi)	Approx. Filling time
155/80R 13"	26	2.5 min.
185/70R 14"	30	4.5 min.
235/75R 16"	30	6.5 min.
235/70R 17"	42	16 min.
Bicycle tires
27" X 1" (racing)	90	40 sec.
Football	13	24 sec.
Basketball	10	20 sec.
Volleyball	5	6 sec.

WARNING

Always follow tire manufacturer’s recommendations for pressure on item to be inflated.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

If the cord, wires, or cables become damaged, return the entire unit to Vector Manufacturing immediately for service/repair.

Replacement Parts

For replacement parts (bulbs, batteries, fuses, etc.), contact Customer Service, toll- free, at (800) 618-5178.

Battery Replacement/Disposal

It is recommended that the unit be returned to Customer Service for battery replacement.

This unit contains a maintenance-free, non-spillable, sealed lead- acid battery. This battery is fully recyclable and should be accepted at any location that accepts common automotive starter batteries. Examples of places that accept these batteries are: county or municipal recycling drop-off centers, scrap metal dealers and retailers who sell automotive replacement lead acid starter batteries.

WARNINGS

Do not dispose of the battery in fire, as this may result in an explosion.

Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire).

Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat, as it may explode.

Fuse Replacement (DC Accessory Adapter)

1.Remove plug from accessory outlet. Remove the gold cap by turning counter- clockwise and lifting off.

2.Remove center pin and spring. Remove fuse.

3.Replace fuse with same type and size fuse (8 amp).

4.Replace center pin and spring inside plug.

5.Replace gold cap by turning clockwise.

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