Black+Decker CUA525BH, CUA525BHP, CUA525BHA User Manual

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CUA525BH
CUA525BHP
CUA525BHA

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(Original instructions)

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Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKER CUA525BH, CUA525BHP and
CUA525BHA multi power vacuum cleaners have been
designed for vacuum cleaning purposes. These appliance are
intended for household use only.

Read all of this manual carefully
before operating the appliance.

Safety instructions

Warning! Read all safety

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warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions listed below may

result in electric shock, re and/or

serious injury.

u 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.

u Retain this manual for future

reference.

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Using your appliance

u Do not use the appliance to pick up

liquids or any materials that could

catch re.

u Do not use the appliance near water.
u Do not immerse the appliance in water.
u Never pull the charger lead to

disconnect the charger from the
socket. Keep the charger lead away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.

u This appliance can be used by

children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

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(Original instructions)

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.

u Do not use the appliance if any part is

damaged or defective.

u Have any damaged or defective parts

repaired or replaced by an authorized
repair agent.

u Regularly check the charger lead for

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

u Never attempt to remove or replace

any parts other than those specied in

this manual.

Additional safety instructions

After use

u Unplug the charger before cleaning the

charger or charging base.

u When not in use, the appliance should

be stored, fully charged, in a dry place.

u Children should not have access to

stored appliances.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementa­tion of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided.

These include:

u Injuries caused by touching any

rotating/moving parts.

u Injuries caused when changing any

parts, blades or accessories.

u Injuries caused by prolonged use

of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.

u Impairment of hearing.
u Health hazards caused by breathing

dust developed when using your
tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)

Chargers

Your charger has been designed for a

specic voltage. Always check that the

mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.

u Use your BLACK+DECKER charger

only to charge the battery in the
appliance with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing
personal injury and damage.

u Never attempt to charge non-

rechargeable batteries.

u If the supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

u Do not expose the charger to water.
u Do not open the charger.
u Do not probe the charger.

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(Original instructions)

S010Q 23 / SSC-230040X

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u The appliance/battery must be

placed in a well ventilated area when
charging.

Electrical safety

Symbols on the charger

Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire

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is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

The charging base is intended for indoor use only.

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Labels on appliance

The following symbols appear on this appliance along with the
date code

Read all of this manual carefully before

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Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

1. On/off power switch

2. Handle

3. Handle / wand

3a. Flexible tube port
3b. Tube extension latch

4. Extendable crevice tool

5. Lift away canister vac

5a. Dust bowl

6. Dust bowl lid

7. Charging base

8. Dust bowl lid hinge

9. Hose connector

10. Flexible hose

11. Handle / wand release button

12. Chassis
12a. Light

13. Chassis hose port

14. Floor head

15. 3-in-1 Accesssory tool

16. Pet crevice tool (CUA525BHP only)

17. Long brush tool (CUA525BHA only)

using the appliance

Only use with charger S010Q 23 /
SSC-230040XX

Use

Switching on and off (Fig. A)

u To switch on, press the on/off switch (1).
u Unit starts in mid performance setting. Performance can

be adjusted using power control slider (J2

u To switch off, press the on/off switch (1).

Note: The unit has an intuitve ‘standby’ mode that allows it
to remember the last settings applied for a few minutes upon
starting up.
Note: The unit will not start up if the compacting handle (19)
is in operation or the dust bowl assembly (5a) has been re­moved. This will be indicated by the power sensor and battery
sensor LEDs rotating in a clockwise pattern.
Note: If leaving the appliance when in use, position the upright
unit, in such a way that any inadvertent fall would contact a
wall or corner and otherwise be away from people and pets.

Control panel (Fig. J)

The unit is equipped with a smarttech control panel providing
Intelligent sensor technology for a more intuitive cleaning
experience.
The features incorporated are:

J1 FLOORSENSOR Touch Button

Intelligent oor sensor technology increases suction on carpets and
switches to Economy Mode for lighter tasks, such as hard oor cleaning,

thus optimising the battery run time this feature is active when the LED
(J1a) is lit. In order to maximise runtime on all surfaces, switch this
feature off by touching area (J1).

J2 Power contol Touch Slider

Touch button panel allows you to control the level of power to the unit

from minimum to maximum by sliding nger along this area.

J3 Beater bar Touch Button

Allows you to turn on and off the beater bar function by touching this area.

J4 Power indicator

Allows you to monitor the level of power being used.

J5 BATTERYSENSOR Indicator

The LED battery indicator displays the remaining charge and warns you

when the battery is low. The nal LED will ash continuously when there
is only 1 minute of runtime remaining. All LEDs will ash when the unit is

discharged.

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J6 FILTERSENSOR
Smart sensor technology automatically detects (the symbol will light red)

when the lter becomes clogged and needs to be cleaned.

(Original instructions)

Note: The FILTERSENSOR LED will flash and the unit will
automatically shut down when there is any obstruction in the
flexible hose or filters which is causing the motor to overheat.
Disconnect and remove the blockage immediately.

Using the handle / wand (Fig. B, C, D, E)

u Press the handle / wand release button (11) to free the

handle / wand (3) from the chassis (12).

u Free the hose connector (9) from the chassis hose port

(13) as shown in gure B.

u Press the chassis release button (12a) to release the lift

away cannister vac (5) from the chassis (12) as shown in

gure C.

u Connect the hose connector (9) to the exible tube port

(3a) ensuring that the latch (9a) clicks securely into place

as shown in gure D.

u Extend the crevice tool (4) as shown in gure E, until it

clicks in place.

u To retract the crevice tool (4) press the tube extension

latch (3b) allowing it to return to its normal position.

Using the 3-in-1 accessory tool (Fig. F)

u The 3-in-1 handle / wand (15) has three congurations.

1. Brush mode.

2. Small crevice mode.

3. Upholstery mode.

u The 3-in-1 handle / wand can be tted either directly to the

hose connector 9 or to the extendable crevice tool (4) as

shown in gure F.

Removing and clearing the beater bars
(Fig. G, H)

u To remove the beater bar cassette (14a) from the oor

head (14) Depress the release button (14b) as shown in

gure G.

u The beater bar (18) can now be removed.

The end pieces are also removable allowing you to clear
the brushes from any hair or other debris that may have

accumulated as shown in gure H.

Note: The CUA525BHP unit is supplied with a specialised pet

beater bar (18a) for cleaning pet hairs etc.

Charging (Fig. I)

u Place the appliance into the charging base (7) as shown in

gure I .

u Plug the charging base (7) into an electrical outlet.
u Switch the electrical outlet on. The LED charging indicator

will ash and increase in sections.

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LEDs go out when fully charged.

Note: The Charging base is supplied with 2 screws and wall

plugs for securing it to a wall, providing extra stability, as

shown in gure I.

Battery Sensor LED Patterns

Battery Fault (All LEDs)

Charger Fault (All LEDs)

Battery Hot (All LEDs)

Battery diagnostics

If the appliance detects a weak battery, the charging indicator

will ash at a fast rate when the power button is activated.

Proceed as follows:

u Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
u Leave the appliance to charge.

If the appliance detects a damaged battery, the charging

indicator will ash at a fast rate when the appliance is on

charge. Proceed as follows:

u Take the appliance and the charger to be tested at an

authorised services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to determine that
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too
cold, the LED will alternately blink, fast and slow, one

ash at each speed and repeat.

Emptying the dust bowl (Fig. K, L, N)

u Holding the unit over a suitable waste receptacle, press

the dust bowl release button (6a) to release the dust bowl

lid (6) as shown in gure K.

u Push the compacting handle (19) down to empty the

contents of the dust bowl (5a) as shown in gure L.

Compacting the contents of the dust bowl
(Fig. M, N)

u With the dust bowl lid (6) closed, push the compacting

handle down to compact the contents of the dustbowl (5a)
thus increasing its capacity as shown in figure N.

N1 = Before compacting. N2 = After compcting.

Releasing the dust bowl (Fig. O, P)

Note: The dust bowl can be released either from the unit while

it is in chassis mode, as shown in gure O, or when being
used in the lift away canister vac mode, as shown in gure P.

u Press the dust bowl release lever (20) down to release the

dust bowl.

u Free the dust bowl (5a) from the lift away canister vac (5).

Note: The catch (20a) ensures that the unit will be unable to
start when the dust bowl (5a) is not connected to the lift away
canister vac (5) or when the compacting handle (19) is in
operation.

(Original instructions)

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u Using the dust bowl handle (21) and holding the unit over

a suitable waste receptacle, press the dust bowl release
button (6a) to release the dust bowl lid (6) and push the
compacting handle (19) down to empty the contents of the

dust bowl (5a) as shown in gure Q .

Cleaning the dust bowl lters (Fig.

R,S,T)

u Press the dust bowl release lever (20) down to release the

dust bowl as shown in gure O.

u Lift the lter assembly (22) from the dust bowl (5a) by

rotating anti clockwise as shown in gure R.

Note: The pre filter is supplied with a scented disc in a foil
wrapper (22a) which can be attached allowing for a pleasing
odour to be released when the appliance is in use.

u The lter (23) can now be lifted out of the pre lter (22) as

shown in gure T.

u The dust bowl can be seperated into two parts, (5b) and

(5c), for a more thorough cleaning as shown in figure S.

u Rinse out the dust-bowl with warm soapy water.
u Wash the lters with warm soapy water (Fig. W, X).
u Make sure the lters are dry
u Ret the lters into the appliance and ensure that they are

correctly seated.

u Close the dust-bowl (5a). Reconnect to the lift away

canister vac making sure the release latch (20) clicks into
place.

Cleaning the lift away canister vac

lters (Fig. U, V)

u Lift off the lter access panel (23), Exposing the lter

chamber (25).

u The lter (24) can now be removed for cleaning.

Note: The CUA525BHA unit is equipped with a HEPA lter

(26) to aid in protection from allergies.

u Both types of lters can be cleaned with warm soapy

water (Fig. W, X).

Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on
the appliance, unplug the appliance.

From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not
immerse the appliance in water.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on cordless
appliances:

u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does

not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/

charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.

u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do

not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Replacing the lters

The lters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and when­ever worn or damaged. Replacement lters are available from

your BLACK+DECKER dealer.

CUABF10 - Standard

Pleated Filter + Foam Exhaust

Filter Kit

CUAHF10 - HEPA Kit HEPA Pleated Filter + HEPA

Exhaust

Warning!

Cotton linen fragrance.

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly

after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective
clothing/eye protection/face protection. If in eyes:

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Re

ue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Avoid release into

the environment. Do not ingest.

u Remove the old lters as described above.

u Fit the new lters as described above.

move contact lenses if present and easy to do. Contin-

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.

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Products and batteries contain materials that can be recov­ered or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to
local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com

Technical Data

CUA525BH CUA525BHP CUA525BHA

Voltage V 18 18 18

Watt hours Wh 45 45 45

Weight Kg 3.85 3.85 3.85

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER cordless appliance has been designed
to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of main­tenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper tool care and regular cleaning.

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Guarantee

Black & Decker is condent of the quality of its products and

offers consumers a 24 month guarantee from the date
of purchase. This guarantee 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.

To claim on the guarantee, the claim must be in accordance
with Black & Decker Terms and Conditions and you will need
to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised re­pair agent. Terms and conditions of the Black & Decker 2 year
guarantee and the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent can be obtained on the Internet at www.2helpU.com, or

by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at the address

indicated in this manual.

Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register
your new Black & Decker product and receive updates on new
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