Black & Decker VM1450 User Manual

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VM1450

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been designed for dry vacuum cleaning purposes. This appliance is intended for consumer indoor use only.

Safety instructions

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.

• Read all of this manual carefully before

using the appliance.

• The intended use is described in this

manual. The use 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.

• Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

• Make sure that the appliance is switched

o before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.

• Always take care when using the

appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Never pull the power supply cord to

disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• If the power supply cord is damaged

during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply when not in use, before ﬁtting or removing parts and before cleaning.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

After use

• Switch oﬀ and remove the plug from the

socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

• When not in use, the appliance should be

stored in a dry place.

• Children should not have access to stored

appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for

breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may aect its operation.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is

damaged or defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts

repaired or replaced by an authorized repair agent.

• Before use, check the power supply cord

for signs of damage, ageing and wear.

• Do not use the appliance if the power

supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

• If the power supply cord or mains plug is

damaged or defective it must be repaired by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

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• Never attempt to remove or replace any

parts other than those speciﬁed in this manual.

Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners

• Before use, always make sure that the

ﬁlter or dust bag is correctly seated.

• Do not use the appliance to pick up any

materials that could catch ﬁre.

• Do not use the appliance to pick up any

materials that are burning or smoking (matches, cigarettes, hot ash, etc.).

• Do not block the vents of the appliance.

• Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the

appliance or the dustbag.

• Always keep the brush, crevice tool and

other accessories away from the body whilst the unit is in operation.

• Always empty the product outside.

• Use extra care when cleaning stairs

• Always be aware of the position of the

power cable and hose so as to avoid a tripping hazard during use.

• Keep the motor exhaust away from eyes

and faces.

• Keep children and animals at a safe

distance when using this appliance.

• Always work from bottom up when using

the appliance on stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your working position.

• Do not use damaged accessories.

• Use only Black & Decker accessories.

• Do not use the appliance on animals.

• Disconnect the product from the

electrical supply before emptying, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on the appliance.

Safety of others

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

Electrical safety

This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is

required. Always check that the

power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Unmodiﬁed

plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• 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.

Features

• Do not use the appliance without the

suction head or another suitable accessory mounted to the tube.

• Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts.

This Appliance includes some or all of the

following features.

1. Dust bowl

2. Extension tubes

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3. Handle adapter

4. Hose

5. On/o switch

6. Handle

7. Variable power control

8. Cord rewind

9. Floor head

10. Crevice tool

11. Flip down brush

12. Upholstery tool

Assembly

Connecting the hose (ﬁg. A)

• Insert the hose connector (13) into the

inlet (14) of the appliance.

• Press ﬁrmly until it clicks into place.

Disconnecting the hose (ﬁg. A)

• Press and hold the hose release buttons

(15).

• Pull the hose connector (13) out of the

inlet (14) of the appliance.

Fitting the extension tubes (ﬁg. B)

• Firmly push handle adaptor (3) in to the one of the extension tubes (2) then ﬁrmly push the additional extention tube onto the ﬁrst extention tube.

Fitting accessories (ﬁg. C)

The crevice tool (10) with ﬂip down detail brush (11) allows for vacuuming in narrow and hard-to-reach places.

The upholstery tool (12) allows for vacuuming on furniture, blinds, curtains, windows and stairs.

The ﬂoor head (9) is used for dry vacuuming.

The accessories can be ﬁt on both the

handle adaptor (3) and the extension tubes

(2).

• Firmly push the accessory onto the handle adaptor (3) or extention tube (2)

as required.

• To remove an accessory, pull the

accessory from the handle adaptor or

the extension tube.

Note: When not in use the the ﬂoor head

(9) can be stored on the ﬂoor head mount (17, ﬁg D).

Use

Switching on and o (ﬁg. D)

• To switch the appliance on, press the

on/o switch (5).

• To switch the appliance oﬀ, press the

on/o switch (5).

Variable power control (ﬁg. D)

The variable power control allows you to select the required suction force for job to be performed.

• Slide the variable power control (7) left

and right to the requried setting.

Select minimum suction power for delicate

materials.

Select medium suction power for

mattresses, upholstered furniture and carpets.

Select maximum suction power for tiled,

wood and other hard ﬂoors.

Vacuuming

• When operating the appliance, make

sure that the hose is not trapped, twisted or blocked.

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Note: When Vacuuming you should ensure

that the ﬁlter is ﬁtted.

Note: When Vacuuming on hard surfaces you can extend the brushes on the ﬂoor head by pressing down the brush release button (18, ﬁg C).

Optimising the suction force

In order to keep the suction force optimised, the ﬁlters must be cleared regularly during use.

Emptying the dust bowl (ﬁg. E & F)

• Press the dust bowl release lever (19).

• Lift the dust bowl (1) from the appliance.

• Hold the dust bowl over a bin.

• Press the dust cap release lever (20) and

empty the dust bowl.

• Press the dust cap (21) back on until it

clicks into place.

• Reﬁt the dust bowl by placing the front

end into the appliance then pressing ﬁrmly on the back end until it clicks into place.

Cord rewind (ﬁg. G)

• Press and hold the cord rewind button

(8).

Storing the appliance

period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded appliances:

• Switch oﬀ and unplug the appliance.

• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in

your appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth.

• Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Cleaning the ﬁlters (ﬁg. H, I, J & K)

The Dust bowl may be cleaned with water

by running it under a tap. All other components should be cleaned with a soft dry brush or damp cloth.

Cleaning the dust bowl ﬁlter (ﬁg. H, I & J)

• Remove and empty the dust bowl.

• Twist the dust bowl end cap (23) anti

clockwise.

• Lift oﬀ the dust bowl end cap.

• Twist the dust bowl ﬁlter (24) anti

clockwise.

• Remove the dust bowl ﬁlter (24) from the end cap (23).

Warning! When storing the appliance, switch the appliance o and unplug it.

• Store the appliance in a dry location. The

appliance can be carried by the handle (6).

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded appliance has

been designed to operate over a long

• Remove the ﬁlter cover (25) from the dust bowl ﬁlter (24).

• Brush all parts with with a soft brush or

wipe with a damp cloth.

Warning! Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembly.

• Reﬁt the ﬁlter cover (25) onto the dust bowl ﬁlter (24).

• Reﬁt the dust bowl ﬁlter (24) onto the end cap (23) by turning it clockwise.

• Place the dust bowl end cap (23) onto the dust bowl and twist it clockwise to lock into place.

• Reﬁt the dust bowl to the appliance.

Cleaning the exhaust ﬁlter (ﬁg. K)

• Press the exhaust ﬁlter cover release tab (26) to the right then pull the exhaust ﬁlter cover (27) o.

• Remove the Exhaust ﬁlter (28).

• Brush all parts with with a soft brush.

Warning! Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembly.

• Reﬁt the exhaust ﬁlter (28) then the exhaust ﬁlter cover (27).

Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

If a new mains plug needs to be ﬁtted:

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• Safely dispose of the old plug.

• Connect the brown lead to the live

terminal in the new plug.

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning! Follow the ﬁtting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13A.

Technical data

VM1450 (Type 1)

Voltage Vac 220 - 240V, 50-60Hz

Power W 1200W IEC 1380W MAX

Weight kg 4.3 kg

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Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you ﬁnd one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and packaging allows

materials to be recycled and used again. Reuse of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.

• Local regulations may provide for

separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

• Black & Decker provides a facility for

recycling Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service, please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

• You can check the location of your

nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker oce at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorized Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Warranty

Black & Decker is conﬁdent of the quality of its products and oers an outstanding warranty.

This warranty statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.

The warranty is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker warranty to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

The product has been subjected to

The product has sustained damage

Repairs have been attempted by

To claim on the warranty, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker oce at the address indicated in this manual.

Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes;

misuse or neglect;

through foreign objects, substances or accidents;

persons other than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service sta.

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