Black & Decker Fv5501 Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH

Dustbuster® Vac FV5501

Thank you for choosing Black & Decker. We hope
that you will enjoy using this product for many
years.

OVERVIEW (fig. A)

1. Foot-operated on/off switch

2. Hand-operated on/off switch

3. Handle release pedal

4. Mode indicator lights

5. Dust bowl

6. Accessory inlet cover

7. Cord storage

8. Rating plate

9. Accessory storage area

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

FV5501

Black & Decker declares that these
products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC,
EN 55014, EN 60335, EN 61000

LpA(sound pressure) dB(A) $1

LWA(acoustic power) dB(A) $2

Hand/arm weighted vibration value m/s

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INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® Vac vacuum
cleaner has been designed for light dry vacuum
cleaning of hard floors, rugs and carpets.
This product is intended for household use only.

WARNING SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Denotes risk of personal injury or damage
to the tool in case of non-observance of
the instructions in this manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

◆ Warning! When using mains-powered

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

◆ 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.

Colin Wills

Director of Engineering

BDCI, 4/F, 2 Dai Wang Street

Tai Po Industrial Estate
Tai Po NT, Hong Kong

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Using your appliance

◆ Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids.

◆ Do not use the appliance to pick up any

materials that could catch fire.

◆ Do not use the appliance near water.

Do not immerse the appliance in water.

◆ Keep the motor draught away from your eyes

and face.

◆ Keep children and animals at a safe distance

when using this appliance.

ENGLISH

◆ Make sure that the appliance is switched off

before connecting to or disconnecting from
the power supply.

◆ Always take care when using the appliance.

◆ Never pull the power supply cord to

disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the power supply cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.

◆ Do not use the appliance outdoors.

◆ If the power supply cord is damaged during

use, disconnect the appliance from the power
supply immediately. Do not touch the power

supply cord before disconnecting from the
power supply.

◆ Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply when not in use, before fitting or
removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

◆ Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar

with these instructions to use the appliance.

◆ Do not allow children or animals to come near

the work area or to touch the appliance or
power supply cord. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children.

After use

◆ Switch off and remove the plug from the

socket before leaving the appliance
unattended and before changing, cleaning or
inspecting any parts of the appliance.

◆ 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.

◆ Before use, check the power supply cord for

signs of damage, ageing and wear.

◆ Do not use the appliance if the power supply

cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

◆ If the power supply cord or mains plug is

damaged or defective it must be repaired by
an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a
hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and
do not attempt to repair it yourself.

◆ Never attempt to remove or replace any parts

other than those specified in this manual.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

◆ Before use, check that the mains voltage

corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

This appliance is double insulated in
accordance with EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.

ASSEMBLY

Before assembly, make sure that the
appliance is switched off and unplugged.

Assembling the long handle (fig. B)

◆ Place the upper part (10) of the handle onto

the lower part (11) as shown.

◆ Insert the two screws (12) into the mounting

holes (13).

◆ Tighten the screws.

Fitting and removing the long handle (fig. C)

You can use the appliance either with the long
handle as an upright cleaner or without the long
handle as a hand held cleaner. The upright cleaner
is ideal for cleaning larger floor surfaces, whereas
the hand held cleaner is for use on smaller floor
surfaces, on upholstery and in confined spaces.
When using the appliance as a hand held cleaner,
you can also use the accessories (see below).

Fitting

◆ Place the motor unit (15) on the floor.

◆ Hold the handle (14) vertically above the

mounting slots (16) as shown.

◆ Press the handle into the slots until it clicks into

place.

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Removing

◆ Make sure that the handle (14) is vertical.

◆ Keep the release pedal (3) depressed.

◆ Pull the handle vertically out of the mounting

slots.

Fitting and removing accessories (fig. D & E)

This appliance is supplied with the following
accessories:

- a flexible connecting hose (17)

- a crevice tool (18) for confined spaces

- a hard brush (19) for furniture and stairs

Fitting

◆ Take the appropriate accessories from the

appliance.

◆ Lift the accessory inlet cover (6) to reveal the

accessory inlet.

◆ Insert the flat end (20) of the connecting hose

into the inlet.

◆ Attach the other end of the hose to the

accessory.

Removing

◆ Keep the clips (21) on the flat end of the hose

depressed.

◆ Pull the hose out of the accessory inlet.

◆ Pull the accessory off the hose.

◆ Push the accessories into their respective

holders (9) until they click into place.

Cleaning carpets and rugs

◆ Press the on/off switch twice to switch the

appliance and the brush roller on.
The mode indicator light (4) with the symbol

will light up.

◆ Press the on/off switch once to switch the

appliance off.

Storing the cord (fig. G)

◆ Set the hook (26) to the up position (A).

◆ Wind the cord around the hook (26) and the

two screw-in hooks (12).
To remove the cord:

◆ Set the hook (26) to the down position (B) to

release the cord.

Emptying the dust bowl (fig. H & I)

◆ Make sure that the accessory inlet cover (6) is

closed.

◆ Lift the dust bowl (5) from the appliance.

◆ Take the filter unit (22) off the dust bowl.

◆ Empty the dust bowl.

◆ Fit the filter unit back onto the dust bowl.

◆ Fit the dust bowl into the appliance. Make sure

it clicks into position.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning and maintenance,
switch the appliance off and unplug it.

USE

Switching on and off (fig. F)

The appliance can be operated using either the
foot-operated on/off switch (1) or the hand­operated on/off switch (2).

Cleaning hard floors or cleaning using accessories

◆ Press the on/off switch once to switch the

appliance on.
The mode indicator light (4) with the symbol

will light up.

◆ Press the on/off switch twice to switch the

appliance off.

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Cleaning

◆ Regularly wipe the appliance with a damp

cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent­based cleaner. Do not immerse the appliance
in water.

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

The filters are reusable and should be cleaned
regularly.

◆ Make sure that the accessory inlet cover (6) is

closed.

◆ Lift the dust bowl (5) from the appliance.

◆ Take the filter unit (22) off the dust bowl.

◆ Empty the dust bowl and clean it using a soft

brush or a damp cloth. Do not use any
abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

ENGLISH

◆ Brush any loose dust off the filter unit (22).

◆ Open the hard filter (24) and lift the soft filter

(25) out of the filter holder (23).

◆ Wash the filters in warm, soapy water.

◆ Make sure that the dust bowl and filters are

completely dry.

◆ Place the soft filter (25) back into the filter

holder (23).

◆ Close the hard filter (24) and fit the filter unit

(22) back onto the dust bowl.

◆ Fit the dust bowl into the appliance. Make sure

it clicks into position.

Important! Optimum dust collection will only be
achieved with clean filters and an empty dust bowl.

Never use the appliance without the filters.

Fitting new filters (fig. H & I)

The filters should be replaced every 6-9 months
and whenever worn or damaged. Replacement
filters are available from your Black & Decker
dealer (cat. no. FVF50).

◆ Remove the soft filter (25) as described above.

◆ Place the new soft filter into the filter holder (23).

◆ To replace the hard filter (24), unclip it from its

hinges and clip the new filter into place.

◆ Close the hard filter and fit the filter unit (22)

back onto the dust bowl.

◆ Fit the dust bowl into the appliance. Make sure

it clicks into position.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Black & Decker provides a facility for
recycling Black & Decker products once
they have reached the end of their
working life. This service is provided free
of charge. 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 after­sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

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 others than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker
service staff.

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.

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Box Hill, Victoria 3128

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Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand

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Physical address: Fax [phone]
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Sandton, Kramerville 2148
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United Kingdom Black & Decker Tel. [phone]

210 Bath Road Fax [phone]
Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD Helpline 01753 574277

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