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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CORDLESS HAND VACS
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CATALOG NUMBERS
HNV215BW
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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 appliance, 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: 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.
• Do not look into the air vents when the
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.
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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 switch
2. Bowl release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Charger
5. Charging bracket
6. Wet/Dry Filter
7. Wet/Dry Foam Insert
8. Squeegee
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2
3
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6
4
5
Wall Mounting - Figure A
The product can be attached to a wall to
provide a convenient storage and charging
point for the appliance. When mounting to
a wall, make sure the mounting method is
suitable for the wall type and is appropriate
to the weight of the appliance.
• Mark the location of the charger bracket
(5) screw holes on the wall (within reach
of an electrical outlet for charging the
vacuum while it is on the wall bracket).
• Fix the mounting bracket to the wall using
appropriate screws
and plugs for the type
of wall, and weight of the appliance.
• Hang the appliance by placing the
opening of the vacuum base over the
hooks in the wall mount charging bracket.
A
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Assembly Accessories - Figure B
Fitting
• Insert the appropriate accessory into the
front of the appliance as show in Figure B.
• Make sure the accessory is fully pushed in.
B
Charging the battery
WARNING: For use only with the
supplied charger.
• Before rst use, the battery must be
charged for at least 10 hours.
• Place the appliance on the charging
bracket whenever it is not in use.
WARNING: Before charging, be sure
to empty all contents and dry thoroughly if
needed to avoid damage to your appliance.
• Make sure the appliance is switched off.
• Place the appliance on the charging
bracket (5).
• Plug in the charger.
• Leave the appliance to charge for at least
9 hours.
NOTE: While charging, the charger may
become warm. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem. The appliance can be
left connected to the charger indenitely.
WARNING: Do not charge the
battery at ambient temperatures below 50
°F or above 104 °F.
Switching On - Figure C
• To switch the appliance on, depress
the on/off button (1). Once the button is
released the vacuum will turn off.
C
Dry pick up
• For everyday spills of dry material.
• Do not ll the dust bowl (3) beyond the
end of the intake chute.
Wet and dry pick up
• For everyday spills of dry material, use
your appliance without the squeegee
accessory.
CAUTION: Your product is designed for
light spills only.
• This vacuum can also be used to pick up
everyday liquid spills. Use the squeegee
accessory on non-absorbent, hard
surfaces. On absorbent surfaces, such
as carpet, your appliance will pick up wet
spills better without the accessory.
• For best performance on hard surface wet
pickups, insert squeegee into the bowl
nozzle opening.
• For best results when using this
accessory, hold the appliance at an angle
of 45° and pull it slowly towards you.
• Do not fill the bowl beyond the end of the
intake chute. If there is any liquid in the
bowl, do not turn the unit upside down,
sideways, point the nozzle upward, or
shake the vac excessively.
• After picking up liquid substances clean
the vac and filter immediately. Mold and
mildew may form if the unit is not properly
cleaned after wet pickups.
• If charging in a vertical position, be sure to
empty all liquid contents to avoid damage
to your appliance.
Optimizing the suction force
In order to keep the suction force optimised,
the lters must be cleared regularly during use.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE PRODUCT.
Removing the dust bowl and
lters - Figures D & E
WARNING: The lters are reusable
and should be cleaned regularly.
• Press the bowl release button (2) and pull
the dust bowl (3) straight off as shown in
Figure D.
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• While holding the dust bowl over a bin or
sink, pull out the lters (6) to empty the
contents as shown in Figure E.
• To replace the dust bowl, push it back onto
the handle until it clicks rmly into place.
WARNING:
Never use the appliance
without the lters. Optimum dust collection
will only be achieved with clean lters.
E
Cleaning the dust bowl and lter
• The dust bowl and lters can be washed in
warm soapy water.
• Make sure the lters and the dust bowl are
dry before retting.
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.
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean
the vac. Never let any liquid get inside the vac;
never immerse any part of the vac into a 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
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 lithium-ion batteries
(or battery packs) indicates
that the costs to recycle these batteries
(or battery packs) at the end of their
useful life have already been paid by
BLACK+DECKER. In some areas, it is
illegal to place spent lithium-ion batteries in
the trash or municipal solid waste stream
and the Call 2 Recycle® program provides
an environmentally conscious alternative.
Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with
BLACK+DECKER and other battery users,
has established the program
in the United
States and Canada to facilitate the collection
of spent lithium-ion batteries. Help protect
our environment and conserve natural
resources by returning the spent nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion
batteries 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 Call 2 Recycle, Inc.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with
your appliance are available from your local
dealer or authorized service center.
WARNING: The use of any accessory
not recommended for use with
this appliance could be hazardous.
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