Replacing The Filters - Black & Decker BHFEA420J Quick Start Manual

Cordless stick vac

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Instructions manual (60 pages)

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ENGLISH

Switching ON and OFF (Fig. E)

To switch ON, push the on/off power button (1).

For increased power, push the On/Off button (1) again.

Push the On/Off button (1) a third time to turn the unit off.

Note:

The state of charge indicator LEDs (3) will illuminate

while the vacuum is ON.

To switch OFF, slide the on/off power switch (1) to the "O"

position.

Return the product to the charger immediately after use

so that it will be ready and fully charged for the next

use. Ensure that the product is fully engaged with the

charger plug.

Floorsense

Floorsense is active in the low speed. When a carpet is

detected, the performance of the unit is automatically

increased to high speed. When a hardfloor is detected, the

performance of the unit reduces to low speed.

Cleaning and emptying the vacuum

Warning! Projectile/Respiratory Hazard: Never use the vac

without its filter.

Warning! The filter is re-usable, do not confuse it with a

disposable dust bag, and do not throw it away when the

product is emptied. We recommend that you replace the

filter every 6–9 months depending on frequency of use.

To empty the dust canister (Fig. F, G, H, I)

Push down the dust canister release button (4) to

release and remove the dust canister (5) from the vacuum.

Use your index finger and thumb to pinch the filter

housing tabs and pull the filter housing (6) from the

dust canister as shown in figure G.

Place the dust canister over a trash can and empty the

dust canister as illustrated in figure H.

Remove the foam filter (6a) from the filter housing as

shown in figure I.

Shake or lightly brush any loose dust off of the foam

filter (6a) and filter (6).

Rinse out the dust canister (5) with warm soapy water.

Wash the filters with warm soapy water.

Ensure the filters are completely dry before refitting the

filters into the filter housing.

Refit the clean and dry foam filter (6a) into the filter

housing (6).

Install the filter housing into the dust canister (5).

Install the dust canister onto the vacuum, until it "clicks"

firmly into position.

(Original instructions)

Removing and cleaning the beater bar

(Fig. J, K)

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,

disconnect the floor head and extension tube from the vacuum

before cleaning or servicing.

To remove the beater bar (9b) from the floor head (9) Slide

the beater bar release button (9a) to the rear of the unit.

The beater bar (9b) can now be removed and cleaned.

Safe storage (Fig. L)

The unit can be safely stored, when not in use, by placing the

catch on the rear of the motor unit onto the storage station

(13) as shown in figure L.

Wall mounteing

The product can be attached to a wall to provide a

convenient storage for the appliance.

When mounting to a wall, make sure the mounting method

is suitable for the wall type and is appropriate to the weight

of the appliance.

Mark the location of the charging station screw holes on

the wall (within reach of an electrical outlet for charging

the vacuum while it is on the storage station.

Fix the storage station to the wall using appropriate

screws and plugs for the type of wall, and weight of the

appliance.

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER cordless appliance has been designed

to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of main-

tenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon

proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on cordless

appliances:

Run the battery down completely if it is integral and then

switch off.

Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does

not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/

charger 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.