Black & Decker 90528647, PSV1800 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog Number PSV1800

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS 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:

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow to be used as a toy.

• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging base in water or other liquid.

• Do not use dry vacs to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

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

• Shock Hazard. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after the appliance malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to any authorized service facility.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to disconnect from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. The unit should be placed on the floor away from sinks and hot surfaces.

• Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.

• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).

• Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product; do not attempt to charge this product with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.

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

• Shock Hazard. 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.

• Fire Hazard. Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches or hot ashes.

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• Do not use on or near hot surfaces.

• Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.

• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.

• This product includes rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate batteries as they will explode at high temperatures.

• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.

• Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched on, as sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being discharged from the air vents, especially after cleaning / replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.

• To prevent tripping accidents, store vacuum after each use.

• Do not pick up any sharp objects that may damage vacuum or filters.

• Do not operate the unit without both filters in place. Replace a damaged filter promptly.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Release latch for container door

2. Container door

3. Pivot lock release button

4. Beater Bar/Vac On/Off switch

5. Charging indicator

6. Charging base

7. Pivoting arm

8. Beater bar/vac head

9. Pre-filter

10. Inner filter

11. Maintenance access

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly tools required (not supplied)

• Phillips screwdriver

ATTACHING HANDLE TO UNIT (FIGURE A)

• Align the D-handle with the main body of the unit and push it down until it is fully seated as shown in figure A.

• Remove the phillips head screw from the plastic bag.

• Insert the screw into the hole indicated by the arrow in figure A.

• Tighten screw securely using a phillips screwdriver.

CHARGING BASE (FIGURE B)

• Place the charging base (6) on the floor, convenient to an electrical outlet. The PSV1800 stores and charges in the base whenever it is not in use.

WARNING: Falling/Tripping Hazard. Do not place charging base on any elevated surface. The product is designed to be placed into and removed from the charging base when it is sitting on the floor convenient to an electrical outlet.

OPENING THE VACUUM (FIGURES C - H)

• To open the vac for use, lift it from the charging base (6) (figure C).

• Push back the pivot lock trigger (3) on the handle and rotate the vacuum head (figure D).

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• Release the pivot lock trigger (3) to lock the vac in any of the three different working positions (figures E,F & G).

• Figure H illustrates a typical application of vacuuming under furniture and other hard to reach places.

OPERATION

• Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least 21 hours.

• Place the appliance on the charging base (6) whenever it is not in use.

CHARGING THE BATTERY (FIGURE I)

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off. The battery will not be charged with the on/off switch (4) in the on position.

• Place the appliance on the charging base as shown.

• Plug in the charger. The charging indicator (5) will be lit.

• Leave the appliance to charge for at least 21 hours.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING

• While 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. The charging indicator (5) will be lit as long as the appliance is connected to the plugged-in charger.

• Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 39° F (4 °C) or above 104° (40 °C).

SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIGURE J)

• To switch the appliance on, slide the on/off switch (4) forward to the 1st position (vacuum only).

• For vacuuming with beater bar operation slide the on/off switch forward to the 2nd position.

• To switch the appliance off, slide the on/off switch back.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Regularly clean the filters (9 & 10).

CLEANING THE DUST CONTAINER AND FILTERS (FIGURES K - N)

The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.

• Press the release latch (1) and open the container door (2) (figure K).

• Remove the filters (9 & 10) (figures L & M).

• Empty the dust container.

• Brush any loose dust off the filters.

• Wash the filters in warm, soapy water.

• Make sure that the filters are dry. A section (11) of the unit can be removed to aid cleaning should the product become

blocked resulting in a loss of suction (figure N).

• Remove the section using a flat bladed screwdriver (figure N inset) to release the front clip features.

Once released, the section will pivot free of the main assembly to give access for cleaning.

• Never immerse the product in water. A damp cloth and soapy water should be used to clean the exterior of the motor section. Always ensure the product is completely dry before re-use or storing.

ACCESSORIES

To purchase replacement filters call 1-888-678-7278.

ECONOMIC USAGE

• Your product is very economical to charge. While it is charging it uses less than half the amount of electricity used by a common night light.

• When fully charged, the average effective usage times are between 10-12 minutes with brush on (carpet), 12-14 minutes with brush on (hard floor) and 14-16 minutes with vac only.

• It may take several chargings before these times can be achieved.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the product does not work, check the following:

• The charger was correctly plugged in for recharge. (It feels slightly warm to the touch.)

• The charger cord is not damaged and is correctly attached to the base.

• The charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet.

• The appliance was switched to the off position to charge. The battery will not be charged with the on/off switch in the on position.

• The filter is clogged. Press the release latch and open the container door. Remove the plastic pre-filter and the paper filter. Brush any loose dust off the filters and wash them in warm, soapy water. Make sure the filters are dry before placing back in the vacuum.

BATTERY REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

This product uses nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable and recyclable batteries. When the batteries no longer hold a charge, they should be removed from the Vac and recycled. They must not be incinerated or composted.

The batteries can be taken for disposal to a Black & Decker, Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center. Some local retailers are also participating in a national recycling program (see “RBRC

Seal”). Call your local retailer for details. If you bring the batteries to a Black & Decker Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center, the Center will arrange to recycle old batteries. Or, contact your local municipality for proper disposal instructions in your city/town.

To remove the battery pack for disposal:

1.) First, before attempting to disassemble the product, turn it on and leave it on until the motor completely stops insuring a complete discharge of the batteries.

2.) Ensure nozzle is rotated out of storage position.

3.) Using a screwdriver, remove the eight screws (12) securing the two housing halves. (figure O)

4.) Lift the housing cover away from the assembly.

5.) Detach the wire connections to the battery pack.

6.) Remove battery pack from the unit.

7.) Dispose of batteries as per recommended guidelines.

MAINTENANCE

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the vac. Never let any liquid get inside the vac; never immerse any part of the vac into a liquid.

NOTE: Make sure the vacuum is completely dry before using it. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and

adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

THE RBRC™ SEAL

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickelcadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

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