Black & Decker BDTF450 User Manual

BDTF450

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109cm Tower Fan

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Thank you for choosing this Black & Decker product. This appliance has been designed and
manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described in this
leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them
for future reference.

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

4. Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.

5. Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.

6. Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance

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

8. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended by
the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

9. The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance. Ensure these
deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air
vents and grills.

10. Always unplug appliance when not in use.

11. When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure all parts
have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been damaged, contact the
Black & Decker Customer Services Team.

12. If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of purchase.
Repair work on the appliance by unqualified persons can cause serious risk to the user.

13. Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.

14. Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.

15. Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.

16. Avoid contact with the moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, away from blade of the fan
during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage to the unit.

17. Switch off and use handles provided when moving.

18. It is recommended that this fan is plugged directly into the wall socket.

19. A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan provided it is
used in a safe manner.

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20. Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.

21. Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.

22. Never use the appliance to dry clothes.

23. Never insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may
cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.

24. Never use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth (not wet)
rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains supply before cleaning.

25. Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and adjusted.

26. Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.

27. Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord – always grip plug.

28. Never twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the insulation to
weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from any cord storage area
and is unrolled before use.

29. Never use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a swimming pool
or other liquids. The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.

30. Due to the risk of injury, never use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
This appliance is intended for use in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen
areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses, by clients in hotels,
motels, bed and breakfast type environments and other residential type environments

31. Never use this appliance outdoors.

32. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or if it has
been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired by a qualified
electrician if repair is necessary.

33. Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire hazards.

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