Black & Decker Acv1205t Instruction Manual

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Ireland

Australia

New Zealand

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® auto
car vacuum cleaner has been designed
for light dry vacuum cleaning
purposes.The appliance is powered from
a car electrical system and connected by
the cigarette lighter socket. This product
is intended for domestic use only.

Safety instructions

◆ Warning! When using electrical

appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, personal injury and
material damage.

◆ Read all of this manual carefully

before using the appliance.

◆ The intended use is described in this

manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in
this instruction manual may present
a risk of personal injury.

◆ Retain this manual for future

reference.

Using your appliance

◆ Do not use the appliance to pick up

liquids or any materials that could
catch fire.

◆ Do not use the appliance near

flammable fumes.

◆ Do not use the appliance near water.

Do not immerse the appliance in
water.

◆ Never pull the power lead to

disconnect the plug from the
cigarette lighter socket. Keep the
lead away from heat, oil and sharp
edges.

◆ Be careful not to pinch the lead in

the vehicle’s doors, windows or
levers.

After use

◆ When not in use, the appliance

should be stored in a dry place.
Children should not have access to
stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

◆ Before use, check the appliance for

damaged or defective parts. Check
for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions
that may affect its operation.

◆ Do not use the appliance if any part

is damaged or defective.

◆ Have any damaged or defective parts

repaired or replaced by an
authorised repair agent.

◆ Regularly check the power lead for

damage. Replace the lead if it is
damaged or defective.

◆ Never attempt to remove or replace

any parts other than those specified
in this manual.

Electrical safety

The appliance is designed for use with
12 V negative ground vehicle battery
systems.
Warning! Do not operate the appliance
with systems which have positive ground
or a different voltage.

Features

1. On/off switch

2. Release button

3. Dust bowl

4. Cigarette lighter connector

5. Brush head

Fig. A

6. Crevice tool

7. Brush tool

Assembly

Fitting the brush head (fig. C)

The brush head (5) allows for vacuuming
on cut pile carpeting. The brush is
particularly useful for picking up hair,
threads, etc.

◆ Insert the brush into the front of the

appliance.

◆ Insert the jack plug (8) into the

connector (9) as shown.

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Fitting the accessories (fig. A & D)

The appliance is supplied with the
following accessories:

– a crevice tool (6) for confined spaces
– a hard brush (7) for upholstery

To fit an accessory, proceed as follows:

◆ Take the accessories from the

appliance.

◆ Insert the appropriate accessory into

the front of the appliance.

Additional accessories (fig. D, E & F)

– an extension hose (10) and a hose

connector (11)
– a brush (12) for carpets and upholstery
– an extended crevice tool (13) for the

most difficult to reach areas.

When not in use, the appliance and the
accessories can be stored in the storage
bag (14).

To fit an accessory, proceed as follows:

◆ Fit the hose connector onto the nose

of the appliance.

◆ Attach one end of the hose to the

connector.

◆ Attach the appropriate accessory to

the other end of the hose.

Use

Connecting to the vehicle’s power
supply (fig. B)

◆ Make sure that the appliance is

switched off.

◆ Remove the cigarette lighter from

the socket.

◆ Plug the connector (4) into the

cigarette lighter socket.

Operating the appliance (fig. G)

◆ To switch on, slide the on/off switch

(1) forward.

◆ To switch off, slide the on/off switch

back.

The appliance can be used for periods of
up to 30 minutes without noticeably
affecting the power of a normally
charged car battery in good condition.
Warning! Extended use will drain the
battery power.

Do not run the vehicle’s engine while
cleaning. This can shorten the life of the
appliance.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning! Regularly clean the filters.

Cleaning the dust bowl and filters
(fig. H & I)

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

◆ Press the release button (2) and

remove the dust bowl (3).

◆ Empty the dust bowl (fig. H).

◆ Remove the filters (15 & 16) by

twisting them clockwise.

◆ Brush any loose dust off the filters.

◆ 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 filters (15 & 16) onto the

appliance, twisting them
counterclockwise until they lock 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. VF40).

◆ Remove the old filters as described

above.

◆ Fit the new filters as described above.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection.
This product must not be
disposed of with normal
household waste.

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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 separate collection.

Separate collection of used
products and packaging allows
materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled
materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw
materials.

EC declaration of conformity

Black & Decker declares that these

72/245/EEC amended to 95/54/EC &

LpA (sound pressure) 80 dB(A), hand/arm

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,

ACV1205T

products conform to:

70/156/EEC, EN 60335

weighted vibration < 2.5 m/s

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Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer Engineering

United Kingdom

1-6-2006

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 after-sales service and
contacts are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com

Technical data

ACV1205T

Voltage V 12
Weight kg 1.3

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality
of its products and offers an outstanding
guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices
your statutory rights. The guarantee is
valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes
defective due to faulty materials,
workmanship or lack of conformity,
within 24 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to
replace defective parts, repair products
subjected to fair wear and tear or replace
such products to ensure minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:

◆ The product has been used for trade,

professional or hire purposes;

◆ The product has been subjected to

misuse or neglect;

◆ The product has sustained damage

through foreign objects, substances
or accidents;

◆ Repairs have been attempted by

persons other than authorised repair
agents or Black & Decker service
staff.

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To claim on the guarantee, you will need
to submit proof of purchase to the seller
or an authorised repair agent. 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 after-sales service and
contacts are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com

Please visit our website
www.blackanddecker.co.uk to
register your new Black & Decker product
and to be kept up to date on new
products and special offers.
Further information on the Black & Decker
brand and our range of products is
available at

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Australia

Black & Decker (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Tel. [phone]
20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark,
Victoria, 3138 Fax [phone]

New Zealand

Black & Decker Tel. [phone]
81 Hugo Johnston Drive Fax [phone]
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand

United Kingdom

Black & Decker Tel. [phone]
210 Bath Road Fax [phone]
Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD Helpline 01753 574277

90504915

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