Black & Decker HSVJ520JMBF, HSVJ415JMBF User Manual

CORDLESS 2-IN-1 STICK VAC

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CATALOG NUMBERS

HSVJ415JMBF HSVJ520JMBF

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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: 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 nickel cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate batteries as they will explode at high temperatures.

• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean

water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.

• 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.

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) 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.

d) 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.

e) Have servicing performed by a qualified

repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the product is maintained.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. On/off power button

2. Handle

3. Nozzle

4. Extendable crevice tool

5. Crevice tool release button

6. LED BATTERYSENSE

7. LED POWERBOOST indicator

8. Dust bowl

9. Dust bowl release button

10. FILTERSENSE LED

11. Brush tool

12. Stick vac on/off button

13. Rotary brush on/off button

14. Hand vac release button

15. Stick vacuum chassis

16. Floor head

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

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

Assembly

• Slide the handle into the base of the

vacuum as shown in Figure A.

• Fasten the two parts together with the

supplied screw as shown in Figure B. Ensure vacuum is assembled securely.

• Slide the nozzle (3) of the hand vac into the bottom of the chassis (15) and push the vac fully into the chassis until you hear a snap as shown in Figure C.

• To remove, depress the hand vac release button (14) and pull the hand vac out.

become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. The appliance can be

left connected to the charger indenitely.

WARNING: Do not charge the

battery at ambient temperatures below 50 °F or above 104 °F.

Switching on and off

• To switch the appliance on, depress the on/off button (1 or 12) as shown in Figures E and F. The battery indicator LED will illuminate and vacuum will begin in the low-speed mode.

• Depress the button a second time to engage the POWERBOOST mode. The green LED will also illuminate, indicating the vacuum is in the higher-speed mode.

• To switch the appliance off, depress the button a third time.

Charging the battery

• Before rst use, the battery must be charged for at least 4 hours.

• Plug the jack plug (17) of the charger into

the charging socket of the tool as shown in Figure D. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.

WARNING: Before charging, be sure

to empty all contents and dry thoroughly if needed to avoid damage to your appliance.

NOTE: While charging, the charger may

POWERBOOST mode

The green LED will illuminate when the appliance is in POWERBOOST mode. The vacuum will operate at a higher suction level to pick up debris that requires more power.

FILTERSENSE

Whenever a lter is blocked and needs

cleaning, the red LED in the handle will

illuminate. Clean dust from lter (See

“Cleaning the Dust Bowl and Filter” section).

Rotary brush

To engage the rotary brush inside the oor

head (16), depress the button (13) as shown in Figure G.

rotary brush on/off

AUTOSENSE

The appliance is tted with a unique oor

sense feature. It will automatically switch between low and high mode when you are

vacuuming between a hard oor and a thick

pile carpet.

• To operate the floor sense feature, depress the power button (1 or 12) once. The feature will automatically detect the service that is being vacuumed.

NOTE: Once the power button is depressed twice, the vacuum will only operate in BOOST mode.

Removing and clearing the beater bars

• Depress the beater bar release button (18) as shown in Figure J.

Nozzle / Accessories

• A crevice tool (4) is built into the nozzle (3). Extend the crevice tool as shown in Figure H, until it clicks in place.

• To shorten the crevice tool, depress the crevice tool release button (5) as shown in Figure I and slide the crevice tool into the nozzle.

• The brush tool (11) can be fitted into the nozzle for dusting and upholstery cleaning.

• The rotary brush (19) can now be removed. The end pieces are removable, allowing you to clear the brushes from any hair or other debris that has accumulated during use (Figure K).

Dry pick up

• For everyday spills of dry material.

• Do not ll the dust bowl (8) beyond the end of the intake chute.

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 L & M

WARNING: The lters are reusable

and should be cleaned regularly.

• Press the dust bowl release button (9) as shown in the insert of Figure L, then pull the dust bowl (8) straight off as shown in Figure L.

For a more thorough cleaning

• Remove the dust bowl and filter assembly as described above.

• To separate the plastic filter (21) from the cloth filter (22), twist the plastic filter in a counterclockwise direction and lift it off of the cloth filter as shown in Figure N.

• Shake or lightly brush any loose dust off both filters.

• While holding the dust bowl over a bin or

sink, pull out the lter (20) to empty the

contents as shown in Figure M.

• To replace the dust bowl, push it back onto

the appliance until it clicks rmly into place.

WARNING:

without the lters. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean lters.

Never use the appliance

Cleaning the Dust Bowl and Filter

• The dust bowl and lter can be washed in warm soapy water.

• Make sure the lter and the dust bowl are dry

before re-tting.

• The dust bowls and filters can be washed in warm soapy water. Allow to dry before placing back into the vac.

• To replace the filters, slide the outer plastic filter over the cloth filter.

• Align the wings of the plastic filter with the slots in the cloth filter and twist in a clockwise direction.

• Place filters back into the bowl pressing firmly to ensure a secure fit.

• To replace dust bowl, place it back onto the handle until it “clicks” firmly into position.

IMPORTANT: Maximum dust collection will only be obtained with a clean filter and an empty dust bowl. If dust begins to fall back out of the product after it is switched off, this indicates that the bowl is full and requires emptying.

• Wash the filters regularly using warm, soapy water and ensure that they are completely dry before using again. The cleaner the filter is, the better the product will perform.

• It is very important that the filter is correctly in position before use.

Scented lter

BEFORE FIRST USE - remove bag from the scented pre-filter. Reassemble per instructions above. When the vacuum is turned on, the plastic scented filter will emit an aroma to freshen the air.

WARNING:

· Causes mild skin irritation

· Toxic to aquatic life

· Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

· Dispose of contents/ containers to an

approved waste disposal plant.

NOTE: When the plastic scented filter no longer lets off the aroma, it can be an indication that the filter needs to be replaced. See below for information on replacement filters.

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. Catalog numbers:

• Scented plastic pre-filter: VSPF10XX*

• Pleated lter: VPF20

* XX is a placeholder for the two-digit

number that indicates the plastic scented

filter’s specific scent.

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 Corp oration) 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. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-544-6986.

WARNING: The use of any

accessory not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous.

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.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800544-6986 for a free replacement.

Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

SANS FIL 2 EN 1 BÂTON VAC

MODE D’EMPLOI

NUMERO DE CATALOGUE

HSVJ415JMBF, HSVJ520JMBF

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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.

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