Black & Decker ORB48 User Manual

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ORB48

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker ORB handheld vacuum cleaner has been designed for light dry vacuum cleaning purposes. This appliance is intended for household use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all

u Read all of this manual carefully before using the u The intended use is described in this manual. The use

u Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

u Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids. u Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that

u Do not use the appliance near water.

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Warning! When using battery-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed

to reduce the risk of re, leaking batteries, personal injury and material damage.

appliance.

of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present

a risk of personal injury.

could catch re.

u Do not immerse the appliance in water. u Never pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger

from the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

u This appliance is not intended for use by young or

inrm persons without supervision. Children must be

supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

After use

u Unplug the charger before cleaning the charger or

charging base.

u When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a

dry place.

u Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

u Before use, check the appliance for damaged or

defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage

to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

u Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or

replaced by an authorized repair agent.

u Regularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace

the charger if the lead is damaged or defective.

u Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other

than those specied in this manual.

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Additional safety instructions - batteries and chargers

Batteries

u Never attempt to open for any reason. u Do not expose the battery to water. u Do not expose the battery to heat. u Do not store in locations where the temperature may

exceed 40°C.

u Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C

and 40°C.

u Charge only using the charger provided with the appli-

ance/tool. Using the wrong charger could result in an

electric shock or overheating of the battery.

u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions

given in the section "Protecting the environment".

u Do not damage/deform the battery pack either by

puncture or impact, as this may create a risk of injury and re.

u Do not charge damaged batteries. u Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.

When you notice liquid on the batteries carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.

u In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions

below.

Warning! The battery uid may cause personal injury or

damage to property. In case of skin contact, immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs seek medical attention. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with clean water and seek medical attention.

Chargers

Your charger has been designed for a specic voltage.

Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

u Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the

battery in the appliance/tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could burst, causing personal

injury and damage.

u Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker

Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

u Do not expose the charger to water. u Do not open the charger. u Do not probe the charger. u The appliance/tool/battery must be placed in a well

ventilated area when charging.

Safety of others

u This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

u Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

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Residual risks.

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc. Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks can not be avoided. These include:

u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts. u Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or

accessories.

u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When

using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular breaks.

u Impairment of hearing. u Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed

when using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.)

Electrical safety

Your charger has been designed for a specic voltage.

Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

Symbols on the charger

Warning! Read all of this manual carefully

before using the appliance.

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This charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Short circuit proof safety isolating transformer. The mains supply is electrically separated from the transformer output.

The charger automatically shuts off if the ambient temperature becomes too high. As a consequence the charger will be inoperable. The charging base must be disconnected from the mains supply and taken to an authorised service centre for repair.

The charging base is intended for indoor use only.

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Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

1. On/Off button

2. Handle

3. Handle reset button

4. Nozzle

5. Charging indicator

6. Dust collector cover

7. Cover release button

8. Charging base

9. Accessory caddy

10. Crevice tool

11. Brush tool

Assembly

Accessories (g. A & B)

These models may be supplied with some of the following accessories:

u An accessory caddy for storing your accessories. u A crevice tool (10) for conned spaces. u Brush tool (11) for furniture and stairs.

Fitting the accessory caddy (Fig. A)

u Place the edge of the charger base (8) on to the edge

of the accessory caddy (9).

u Insert the brush tool (11) into the front of the crevice

tool (10) then push the crevice tool into the accessory

caddy.

Fitting the accessories (Fig. B)

u Lift the handle (2) until it clicks into place. The nozzle

(4) will automatically lift at the same time.

u Insert the crevice tool (10) into the front of the nozzle

(4). Make sure that it is pushed fully in. If the brush

tool (11) is required then insert the brush tool (11) onto the front of the crevice tool (10).

Use

u Before rst use, the battery must be charged for at

least 24 hours.

u Place the appliance on the charging base whenever it

is not in use.

Charging the battery (Fig. C)

u Place the appliance on the charging base (8) u Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains. The

charging indicator (5) will be lit.

u Leave the appliance to charge for at least 16 hours.

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 indenitely. The

charging indicator (5) will be lit as long as the appliance is connected to the plugged-in charger. Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient tempera-

tures below 10 °C or above 40 °C.

To open the appliance (g. D)

u Lift the handle (2) until it clicks into place.

The nozzle (4) will automatically lift at the same time.

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To close the appliance (Reset the handle and

nozzle) (g. D)

u Press the handle release button (3).

The nozzle (4) and the handle (2) will fall together.

Switching on and off (g. E)

u To switch the appliance on, press and hold the power

button (1).

u To switch the appliance off, release the power button

(1).

Note: The handle must be in the open position or the appliance will not turn on.

Optimising the suction force

In order to keep the suction force optimised, the lters

must be cleared regularly during use.

Emptying the appliance (g. F)

u Hold the appliance so that the dust collector cover (6)

is facing upwards.

u Press the cover release button (7) the dust collector

cover (6) will open.

u While holding the appliance over a bin or sink, lift out

the lter (12) and empty the contents of the appliance.

u Replace the lter. u Close the dust collector cover (6).

Note: The lters are re-usable and should be cleaned

regularly.

Warning! Never use the appliance without the lters.

Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean

lters.

Maintenance and cleaning

Your Black & Decker cordless appliance has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a mini-

mum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation

depends upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning. Warning! Before performing any maintenance on cordless appliances:

u Switch off and unplug the appliance. u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appli-

ance if the appliance has a separate battery pack.

u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and

then switch off.

u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger

does not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

Cleaning the appliance

u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance

using a soft brush or dry cloth.

u Regularly clean the outside of your appliance using a

damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

u The inside of the dust bowl can be cleaned using a

soft brush or dry cloth.

Cleaning the lters

u The lters can cleaned using a soft brush or dry cloth. u The lters can be washed in warm soapy water. u Make sure that the lters are dry before re-tting.

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