Black+Decker HWVI220J, HWVI225J Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CORDLESS HAND VACS

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HWVI220J
HWVI225J

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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

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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. Charging socket

4. Dust bowl

5. Wet/Dry Filter

6. Wet/Dry Foam Insert

7. Squeegee

8. Charger

9. Jack plug

10. Wall mount bracket

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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
(10) 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

Squeegee

• Insert the squeegee into the front of the

appliance as show in Figure B.

• Make sure the accessory is fully pushed in.

B

Charging the battery

From new, the rechargeable cells of the
product need a minimum charge time of 16
hours to ensure full power.

• The switch must be in the off (“O”)
position, the product will not charge if it is
in any other position.

• Figure C - Plug the jack plug of the
charger into the charging socket of the
tool. Plug the charger into any standard
120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.

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 50
°F or above 104 °F.

C

Switching On - Figure D

• Figure D - To start, slide the On/Off switch
forward (i.e. “O”= Off, “I” = On).

• To stop, slide the switch back.

• Return the product to the charger
immediately after use so that it will be
ready and fully charged for the next use.
Plug the jack plug of the charger fully into
the charging socket of the vacuum.

D

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 optimized,

the lter must be cleaned regularly during use.

EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE PRODUCT.

WARNING: Never use the vac

without its filter.
NOTE: The filter and foam insert are reusable,
do not confuse them with a disposable dust
bag, and do not throw them away when the
product is emptied. We recommend that you

replace the foam insert every 6-9 months
depending on frequency of use.

• Figure E - Remove the dust bowl by

pressing the bowl release button and
pulling the bowl straight off.

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

E

• Figure F - While holding the dust bowl
over a wastebasket or sink, pull out
the filter and foam insert to empty the
contents of the bowl.

F

• Figure G - Empty the dust from the bowl
and wash if necessary.

G

• Figure H - The dust bowl can be washed
in warm soapy water. Wash the filter and
foam insert regularly using warm, soapy
water and ensure that they are completely
dry before using again. The cleaner they
are, the better the product will perform.

• Ensure that the dust bowl, filter, and foam
insert are dry before reattaching.

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

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.

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Replacing the lter

The foam insert should be replaced every
6 to 9 months and whenever worn or
damaged. Replacement filter is available
from your BLACK+DECKER dealer.
Visit www.blackanddecker.com to locate
dealers.

• Remove the old filter as described above.

• Fit the new filter as described above.

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-ionbatteries
(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 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

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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.

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.

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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.