IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING: Some household dust contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as
asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
•DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•DO NOT leave vacuum with battery installed. Remove battery from tool when not in use
and before servicing.
•DO NOT allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
•USE ONLYas described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
•DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
•DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•DO NOT handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
•KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
•TURN OFF all controls before removing battery.
•USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.
•DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
•DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the vacuum should be stored in a dry, high or
locked up place – out of reach of children.
•MAINTAIN TOOLWITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for proper maintenance.
•DO NOT attempt to repair the vacuum. To assure product safety and reliability,
repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized Black and
Decker service centers.
•DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•DO NOT use without filter in place.
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