Black & Decker NS118 User Manual 2

CORDLESS BROOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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• Before operating, make sure that the blower tube assembly is locked in place.

• Charge battery for 9 hours before attempting to use your sweeper.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Cat. No. NS118, NS118L Form No. 90577150 June 2011
Copyright © 2011 Black & Decker Printed in China

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.

Catalog Numbers NS118,

NS118L

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for proper maintenance.

DO NOT attempt to repair the sweeper. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs,

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aintenance, and adjustments should be performed by Black & Decker service centers or

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uthorized service centers, always using Black & Decker replacement parts.

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• DO NOT operate sweeper in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these units
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric units in
damp or wet locations. Donʼt use the unit in the rain.

• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when
you are tired.

• USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it is intended.

• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.

• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children. Not recommended for use by children.

• DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from unit without first removing battery.
USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

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• DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow.

• KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.

• DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in liquid.

• DO NOT handle plug or unit with wet hands.

• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum
of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the unit.

• INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as
rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.

• USE ONLY charger supplied by the manufacture to recharge.

• EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.

DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may

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ause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

WARNING:

do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The label on your unit may include the following symbols.

V ..............volts A ................amperes

z ............hertz W................watts

H

min............minutes ..............alternating current

..........direct current

.............

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............safety alert symbol ../min ..........revolutions or reciprocations per minute

Class II Construction

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o ..............no load speed

............earthing terminal

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4A

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 hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

WARNING: Important Safety Warnings

and Instructions

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.

• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.

WARNING:

always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following.

WARNING:

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

When using an electric tool, basic safety precautions should

Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to

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BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the
unit or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or unit.

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Battery Cap

4B

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

• READ and follow all instructions.

• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be

recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for
one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically designated battery pack. Use of

any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting

battery pack. Carrying units with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into
a unit with the switch on invites accidents.

• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the locked or off position

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when

this unit is in use. Also use face or dust mask. Safety glasses areavailable at extra cost at
your local Black & DeckerServiceCenter or authorizedservicefacility.

• DO NOT place outlet of sweeper near eyes or ears when operating.

• STORE IDLE UNITS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up

place - out of reach of children.

WARNING:Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects

can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons,
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.

Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently
come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the
like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually

prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and
carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when
transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product using battery pack.

3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Battery Packs.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.

7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round

jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord
must be suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can also be
used for indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord jacket indicate that the
cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge)

for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more
capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total
length, be sure each extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0

Total Extension Cord Length (ft) 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

Wire Gauge 18 16 16 14

9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your unit. The use of any other charger
could damage the battery pack or create a hazardous condition.

10. Use only one charger when charging.

11. Do not attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no customer serviceable
parts inside. Return to any authorized Black & Decker service center.

12. DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely damaged or completely
worn out.

13. Do not incinerate the batteries. They can explode in a fire. A small leakage of liquid
from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature
conditions. This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin:

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of

10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a

25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.

IMPORTANT CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING PROCEDURE

THE BATTERY PACK IS NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE FACTORY. CHARGE BATTERY
PACK FOR AT LEAST 9 HOURS BEFORE USE.

The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.

1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet (figure 1).

2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in figure 2 and let the battery pack
charge initially for 9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your battery
pack should be fully charged in 6 to 9 hours.

2a) During charging the green LED will appear.
2b) When charging is complete the green LED will go off.

3. Unplug charger, and remove the battery pack. Place the battery pack into the tool until it

“clicks” into place.
NOTE: To remove the battery pack, press down on the release button on the back of

the battery pack and slide out (figure 3).

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. After normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in 6 to 9 hours. If the
battery pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 9 hours to become fully
charged. Your battery pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before
attempting to use it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.

2. DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F(+4.5°C), or above
+105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery
pack. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if battery pack is charged
when air temperature is about 75°F (24°C).

3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem.

4. If the battery pack does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by plug­ging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light
switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery
pack to a surrounding air temperature of 40°F (+4.5°C) to 105°F (+40.5°C). (4) If the
receptacle and temperature are OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send
the battery pack and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See Tools
Electric in yellow pages.

5. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs
which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using unit with its battery pack
in a depleted condition.

6. The battery pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during
normal usage. There is no need to run the battery pack down completely before
recharging. Normal usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the battery
pack.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATION

1. Store tool:
a.) with the battery pack removed and on the charger.
b.) in a place that iscool and dryaway fromdirect sunlightand excess heat or cold.
c.) out of the reach of children.

2. For prolonged storage such as over the winter, the battery pack should be fully charged

and then removed from the charger. It should be charged again just prior to use.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER

It is OK to leave battery packs on charge for long periods of time. The charger has a
maintenance mode which gives the battery pack enough charge to stay “topped off”. If
however, the tool is not expected to be needed for more than 30 days, unplug the charger and
store battery pack in a cool, dry location. NOTE: A battery pack will lose its charge when kept
off of the charger. If the battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need
to be recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left in a charger that is
not plugged into an appropriate AC source.

SWITCH

The switch can be operated by moving the lever from side to side. The “ON” and “OFF”
positions are marked on the housing as shown in Figure 4A & 4B.

CAUTION: DO NOT POINT UNIT DISCHARGE AT SELF OR

BYSTANDERS.

OPERATION

CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses. Wear a filter mask if the operation

is dusty. Use of gloves, long pants and substantial footwear is recommended. Keep long
hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts. THIS SWEEPER IS FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
NOTE: Ensure the blower is switched off and the battery is removed before attaching or

removing the sweeper tubes.

• TUBE ASSEMBLY: To attach the inner tube to the sweeper, line up the tube with the
sweeper housing as shown in figure 5. Push the tube into the sweeper housing until the
lock button engages the lock hole in the tube. Repeat this process for the outer tube.

• Hold the sweeper with one hand as shown in figure 6 and sweep from side to side with the
nozzle several inches above the ground. Slowly advance keeping the accumulated pile of
debris in front of you.

Maintenance

CLEANING AND STORAGE

CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE UNIT.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside the
unit; never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid.

our sweeper should be stored in a dry place. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to

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ertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion of the metal parts.

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THE RBRC™ SEAL

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
Seal on the nickel-cadmium 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. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent
nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the
RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel­cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by
returning the spent nickel-cadmium 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, or call 1-800-544-6986

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Unit will not start. • Battery not installed properly. • Check battery installation.

• Battery not charged. • Check battery charging

• Battery will not charge. • Battery not inserted into charger. • Insert battery into charger

• Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working

• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and tool to a
too hot or too cold. surrounding air temperature

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.

IMPORTANT

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should
be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always
using identical replacement parts.

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, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call:

1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product 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 retailerʼs policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after
the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for 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 our option. Proof of purchase may be
required.Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

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 or province to province. Should
you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service
Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.

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 warranty information.

Imported by

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

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

Troubleshooting

requirements.

until green LED appears.

outlet. Refer to “Important
Charging Notes” for more
details.

• Check current at receptacle
by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.

• Check to see if receptacle is
connected to a light switch
which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.

of above 40 degree F(4.5°C)
or below 105 degree F
(+40.5°C).

See ‘Tools-

Electric’

– Yellow Pages –

for Service &

Sales

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Numéro de catalogue :

NS118, NS118L