Black & Decker VM425 User Manual

VM425 1400 Watt Canister Vacuum Cleaner

First Use Safety Recommendation

Please read through this booklet for safe and efficient use of the appliance. We urge you to read the "Hint's" section and also follow all detailed instructions even if you are familiar with a similar appliance.

Keep this guide handy for future reference.

VM425

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

While using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and / or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance.

• To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERSE the appliance,

cord set or plug in water or other liquids.

• To clean, wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Never leave an appliance unattended when in use.

• Switch off and remove the plug from the power outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance of the appliance. Never pull the cord while unplugging out from power outlet.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the complete appliance to your nearest authorized service facility for examination, electrical repair, mechanical repair or adjustment to avoid any hazard.

• The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by this appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Avoid touching hot surfaces, use handles and knobs.

• Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near any hot surfaces (such as gas or electric burner or in a heated oven).

• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

• When using an extension cord with your appliance, make sure the extension cord is correctly wired, and rated for its use.

• This product is intended for household use only.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself; instead, take it to your Black & Decker-owned or Authorized Service Centre for repair.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts Identification

1. Air flow handle

2. Speed regulation knob

3. Switch button

4. Cord rewind button

5. Dust full indicator

6. Suction tube head

7. Handle

8. Hose

9. Connecting tube

10. Power cord

11. Floor brush

Features

• 4.0 Ltr. Cloth Dustbag allows longer use without stoppage

• Plastic Tube & Floor Brush allows convenient usage and minimizes fatigue

• Fully Rotary Hose Socket rotates 360 degrees for usage convenience

• Foot pedal controls greater operational convenience

• Automatic cord rewinder for easy storage

• Three stage filteration for cleaner air

How to use your Vacuum Cleaner

Your new vacuum cleaner is intended for household usage only.

Assembling The Appliance

Fix the two plastic tubes together by inserting one into the other.

To attach the flexible hose to the vacuum cleaner, push the end of the pivoting head on the flexible hose into the attachment point on the vacuum cleaner. Make sure that the plug is correctly inserted into the socket. To remove the flexible hose from the vacuum cleaner, press on the two buttons situated on the either side of the pivoting head then pull upwards to remove it from the attachment point.

Any of the accessories could be fitted onto the end of the tubes. The floor accessory has two positions:

Hard Floor (tiles, parquet floors, etc.) position - The cleaning tool's brush must be in the lower position. Press on the rocker switch to lower it.

Carpet or rug position - The cleaning tool's brush should be raised. Press the rocker switch to lift the brush up. Only the flat part of the tool is in contact with the floor.

Pull the mains lead out to the desired length and plug it into a standard domestic outlet. To retract press the cord button again. Press the foot pedal to start the vacuum cleaner. To stop it press the pedal again.

Curved wand

Connecting

Tub e

Floor brush

Using the Accessories

There are two accessories provided in addition to the floor brush. (i) Crevic nozzle (ii) Cornerbrush.

These accessories could be fitted on to the tubes or directly onto the end of the flexible hose handle. The small cleaning tool is used for upholstered furniture. The crevice nozzle is used for radiators, skirting boards, hard to reach corners, etc. The brush which fits onto the small cleaning tool is used for lampshades or polished surfaces.

If you wish to pause briefly during vacuuming ie. to move a small piece of furniture or a rug, use the special parking position on your vacuum cleaner. Slide the hook attached to the large cleaning tool into the slot on the rear of the appliance.

When you have finished vacuuming, press pedal to stop the appliance then unplug it at the mains and press your foot on the pedal to automatically rewind the cord.

You can move or store your appliance in a vertical position by sliding the hook on the large cleaning tool into the clip on the underside of the appliance. This practical system allows you to carry the vacuum cleaner around in one hand and to store it in the minimum of space.

Your product is fitted with a motor safety device, which protects the motor from overloading. When the unit is overloaded, the thermal-cut-off will trip the connection to the motor, thus preventing the unit from further operation. If this does happen, unplug the unit from main and let the unit cool down for 20-25 minutes. The thermal-cut-off will reset and the unit will be operational once again.

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