Black & Decker HFVB315J, HFVB320J Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FLEX™ VAC
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CATALOG NUMBERS
HFVB315J
HFVB320J
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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 haz ard ous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
WARNING: This product contain
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
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:
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock – Do not use outdoors or
on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger, including charger
plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust,lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters
in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it
is severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a fire.
• This appliance is intended for household
use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk
of electrical shock, do not put unit or
charging base in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge
of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
The unit should be placed or mounted
away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Plug the charger directly into an electrical
outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard
electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any
routine cleaning or maintenance.
• This product includes rechargeable lithiumion batteries. Do not incinerate batteries
as they will explode at high temperatures.
• Do not look into the air vents when the
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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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
WARNINGS
a) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to battery pack, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying the
appliance with your finger on the switch
or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
b) Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
c) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
d) Do not use a battery pack or appliance
that is damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
e) Do not expose a battery pack or appliance
to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 266°F (130°C)
may cause explosion.
f) H
ave servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the product is maintained.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
modify or repair the appliance
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ..................volts
A ..................amperes
Hz ................ hertz
W .................watts
min ..............minutes
or AC ...... alternating current
or DC ..direct current
n
o ................ no load speed
................Class I Construction
(grounded)
................earthing terminal
...............safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min or rpm...revolutions or reciprocation
per minute
FUCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. On/off power switch
2. Removable handle
3. Locking ring
4. Hose
5. Dust container door
6. LED charging indicator
7. Battery housing
8. Door latch
9. Bowl release button
10. Removable bowl
11. Accessory clip
12. 2-in-1 nozzle accessory
13. Crevice tool
14. Pet hair tool
15. Charger
16. Charging port
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14
13
11
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8
7
6
4
3
2
1
12
10
16
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Charging the battery
WARNING: For use
only with the supplied charger.
From new, the rechargeable cells of the
product need a minimum charge time of 13
hours to ensure full power.
• Plug the jack plug of the charger into the
charging port (16) of the tool as shown
in Figure A. Plug the charger into any
standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.
The charging indicator will be lit.
A
16
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While charging, the charger may get
warm, this is perfectly normal and safe. It
is safe to leave the appliance connected
to the charger indefinitely. The charger
automatically reduces power consumption
when charging is complete.
WARNING: Do not charge
the battery at ambient temperatures below
39°F (4°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES (FIGURES B - D)
The 2-in-1 nozzle / brush tool (12) has a brush
that can be folded forward for dusting and
upholstery cleaning.
B
The pet hair cleaning tool (14) is for use
when vacuuming pet hair and/or
ground-in
debris from carpeted or upholstery surfaces.
WARNING: Injury to pets.
Do not use pet hair cleaning tool directly
on animals.
The crevice tool (13) allows for vacuuming
in narrow and hard to-reach places.
• To attach an accessory, press the
accessory clip (11) and slide the
accessory onto the handle (2).
• To remove an accessory, press the accessory
clip (11) and remove the accessory.
C
2
11
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To unwrap and extend the handle and hose:
The handle and hose can be unwrapped
from the main appliance for extended reach
when cleaning. Grab the handle and lift
upwards. Unwrap the handle and hose from
the main appliance. The hose can extend
up to approximately 4 feet (1.21m).
To place the handle and hose back onto
the main appliance, wrap the hose back
underneath and around the vac making
sure that the hose fits between the two
“feet” of the appliance. Align the handle
with its cradle and click back into place.
The handle (2) can be removed from
the hose allowing the accessories to be
connected directly to the hose cuff (17)
when desired.
To remove the handle:
• Unclip the handle (2) from the appliance.
• Rotate the locking ring (3) counterclockwise
to release the clips.
• Pull the hose away from the handle.
• Fit the accessory directly to the hose cuff (17).
To refit the handle:
• Remove the accessory from the hose.
• Push the hose into the handle (2). Rotate
locking ring (3) clockwise until it clicks
into place.
D
2
13
17
17
OPERATION
SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIGURE E)
• To switch the appliance on, slide the on/
off switch (1) to the right until it clicks into
the on position.
• To switch the appliance off, slide the on/
off switch to the left until it clicks into the
off position.
E
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VACUUMING
• When operating the appliance, make sure
the hose is not trapped, twisted or blocked.
Two hose positions while vacuuming:
1. You can vacuum with the handle (2)
and hose (4) wrapped around the main
appliance. Cleaning in this mode is great
for quick pick-ups because the vac is in
it’s most compact form.
2. You can vacuum with the handle (2) and
hose (4) unwrapped from the main appliance
allowing you to reach up to approximately 4
feet (1.2 m) from the appliance.
•
With handle and hose unwrapped the
appliance can be carried using the built-in
handle on the main appliance.
• The handle can also be removed from the
hose so that you can connect an accessory
directly to the hose cuff (17) when desired.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
• When vacuuming stairs, always start at
the bottom and work your way up.
•
Use the pet hair cleaning tool to agitate and
suction up pet hair and ground-in debris from
carpeted or upholstery surfaces.
• In order to keep the suction force
optimized, the filters must be cleared
regularly during use.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Do not, under
any circumstances,
immerse the
appliance in water. A damp cloth and
soapy water should be used to clean the
exterior of the appliance. Always make sure
the appliance is completely dry before reuse
or storage.
EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER
(FIGURE F)
The dust container must be emptied
regularly, preferably after every use.
• Pull the door latch (8) and open the dust
container door (5).
• Tilt appliance to empty dirt.
• Tap the back end of appliance if debris
does not fall out easily or remove filters
for better access.
F
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CLEANING FILTERS (FIGURES G - I)
Both the plastic pre-filter (18) and the
pleated filter (19) are re-usable and should
be cleaned regularly.
• Unwrap the hose (4) and handle (2) from
the main part of the appliance.
• Pull the door latch (8) and open the dust
container door (5)
and empty contents
into a waste basket.
• Push and hold the release button on the
opposite side of the handle from the dust
container door (5).
• Rotate the handle toward the back of the
appliance
as shown in figure G
.
• Pull the dust container to the side, away
from the base of the appliance.
• Remove the pleated filter from the pre-filter
by pulling firmly
as shown in figure H
.
• Tap the filters vigorously to remove loose
dust.
G
19
18
H
• If necessary, wash the filters (18, 19) in
warm, soapy water
as shown in figure I
.
• Make sure that the filter is dry before
refitting it to the appliance.
• Refit the pleated filter into the plastic prefilter.
I
T
O REPLACE THE DUST CONTAINER
• Slide the container back onto the base and
rotate the handle toward the front of the
appliance until an audible click is heard.
Ensure that the container is fully fastened
back onto the base.
• Close the container door and make sure it
clicks into place.
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CLEANING THE DUST CONTAINER
(FIGURE J - K)
• Unwrap the hose (4) and handle (2) from
the main part of the appliance.
• Push and hold the release button on the
opposite side of the handle from the dust
container door (5).
• Rotate the handle toward the back of the
appliance
as shown in figure J
.
• Pull the dust container to the side, away
from the base of the appliance.
• Remove the pre-filter (18) and filter (19)
from the appliance by twisting the filter to
the right and pulling it from the appliance.
• Once filters are removed, wipe the removable
bowl (10) and pre-filter with a damp cloth, or
rinse with warm soapy water and allow to dry
as shown in figure K.
J
K
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T
O REPLACE THE DUST CONTAINER
• Slide the container back onto the base
and rotate the handle toward the front
of the appliance until an audible click is
heard. Ensure that the container is fully
fastened back onto the base.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the product does not work, check the
following:
• The charger was correctly plugged in for
recharge.
• The charger cord is not damaged and is
correctly attached to the charging 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 switch in the “on” position.
• One of the filters may be clogged. Pull the door
latch and open the dust container door. Remove
the pre-filter and the pleated 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.
For assistance with your product, visit our website
www.blackanddecker.com for the location
of the service center nearest you or call the
BLACK+DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986.
BATTERY REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
This product uses Lithium Ion 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, CompanyOwned 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.) Before attempting to disassemble the
product, turn it on and leave it on until
the motor completely stops, ensuring a
complete discharge of the battery.
2.) Remove the removable bowl (10) as
described in the “CLEANING THE DUST
CONTAINER” section.
3.) Invert the appliance to gain access to
the screws that attach the base.
4.) Remove the two screws (20) shown in
(figure L) and lift off the battery housing.
5.) Detach all lead connections from the
battery pack.
6.) Remove battery pack and place in
suitable packaging to prevent a short circuit
of the battery terminals.
7.) Recycle of batteries as per
recommended guidelines.
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MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean
the vac. Never let any liquid get inside
the vac; never immerse the battery/motor
housing in liquid.
WARNING: 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
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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 LI-ION 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. RBRC™
in cooperation with BLACK+DECKER
and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States to facilitate
the collection of spent LI-ION batteries.
Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning
the spent LI-ION 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. RBRC™ is a registered trademark of
the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All BLACK+DECKER Service Centers are
staffed with trained personnel to provide
customers with efficient and reliable power tool
service. Whether you need technical advice,
repair, or genuine factory replacement parts,
contact the BLACK+DECKER location nearest
you. To find your local service location, call:
1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.
com
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003. This device
complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. This Class B digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this
product to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for a period of two (2) years
following the date of purchase, provided that the
product is used in a home environment. This
limited warranty does not cover failures due
to abuse, accidental damage or when repairs
have been made or attempted by anyone other
than BLACK+DECKER and its Authorized
Service Centers. A defective product meeting
the warranty conditions set forth herein will be
replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two
ways: The first, which will result in exchanges
only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased (provided that the store is
a participating retailer).Returns should be made
within the time period of the retailer’s policy for
exchanges. Proof of purchase may be required.
Please check with the retailer for its specific
return policy regarding time limits for returns or
exchanges. The second option is to take or send
the product (prepaid) to a BLACK+DECKER
owned or authorized Service Center for repair or
replacement at BLACK+DECKER’s option. Proof
of purchase may be required. BLACK+DECKER
owned and authorized service centers are
listed online at www.blackanddecker.com. This
warranty does not apply to accessories. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other rights which vary from state to
state. Should you have any questions, contact
the manager of your nearest BLACK+DECKER
Service Center. This product is not intended
for commercial use, and accordingly, such
commercial use of this product will void this
warranty. All other guarantees, express
or implied, are hereby disclaimed. LATIN
AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to
products sold in Latin America. For products sold
in Latin America, check country specific warranty
information contained in the packaging, call
the local company or see the website for such
information.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd., Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ - DÉFINITIONS
Il est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode d’emploi. Les informations qu’il
contient concernent VOTRE SÉCURITÉ et visent à ÉVITER TOUT PROBLÈME. Les
symboles ci-dessous servent à vous aider à reconnaître cette information.
DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas
évitée, causera la mort ou des graves blessures.
AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentiellement
dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait causer la mort ou de graves blessures.
MISE EN GARDE : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse
qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait causer des blessures mineures ou modérées.
MISE EN GARDE : Utilisé sans le symbole d’alerte à la sécurité,
indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut résulter
en des dommages à la propriété.
NUMERO DE CATALOGUE
HFVB315J, HFVB320J
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