VO1700
First Use Safety Recommendation
Please read through this booklet for safe and efficient use of the appliance.
We urge you to read the "Do's & Don'ts" section and also follow all detailed
instructions even if you are familiar with a similar appliance.
Keep this guide handy for future reference.
VO1700
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
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• Twist the actuator towards Max or Min to increase or decrease suction performance.
• Accessory Clip can be attached to the back of the unit or to the hose.
• Press 1 to open the lid and remove the bowl
• Press 2 to empty
Remove the cartridge by turning counter clockwise.
Pull the filter out and clean. Re-fit the filter.
For efficient performance, clean filter once a week.
Intended use
Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been
designed to vacuum dry substances. This product
is intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
• Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and material damage.
• Read all of this manual carefully before using
the appliance.
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• 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 off
before connecting to or disconnecting from the
power supply.
• Always take care when using the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.