Black & Decker BHFEA640W Instruction Manual page 13

Removing and Installing the Filters
(Fig. K—M)
nOTE: The filter housing fits snuggly in the pre-filter and may
be difficult to remove at first.
1. Lift and remove the lift away dust canister
unit 28 as shown in Fig. K.
2. Pull the filter housing
filter 29 as shown in Fig. L.
3. Remove the foam/felt filter
housing 10 by pulling on the plastic loop
shown in Fig. M.
4. Shake off or lightly brush any loose dust.
5. Install the foam/felt filter
6. Press the filter housing
until it sits flush with the edge of the pre-filter seal.
Removing and Installing the Exhaust
Filter (Fig. O)
1. To remove the exhaust filter
tab 33 down and slide the exhaust filter
away from the main handle
2. While over top of a trash can, shake off or lightly brush
any loose dust from the filter.
3. To install, slide the cleaned exhaust filter
cavity below the main handle
into position.
Cleaning the filters
Exhaust filter:
1. With the exhaust filter
of a trash can, shake off or lightly brush any loose dust
from the filter. You may also rinse it off with tap water for
a deeper cleaning.
nOTE: Do not use soap to clean the filter. Allow 24 hours
to fully dry. Ensure the exhaust filter
before reinstalling into the unit.
2. Once the filter is clean and completely dry, insert filter into
the filter cavity below the main handle
firmly into position.
Canister filters:
1. Once the filters and pre-filter are removed from the dust
canister 12 shake off or lightly brush any loose dust from
the pre-filter 29 and foam/felt filter
2. Rinse out the dust canister
3. Wash the foam/felt filter
4. Ensure the foam/felt filter
refitting the filter into the filter housing
5. Once the foam/felt filter is clean and completely dry,
place it inside the filter housing
first and then the foam side.
nOTE: The white felt side will be visible when looking at
the top of the filter housing.
6. Press the filter housing
until it sits flush with the edge of the pre-filter seal.
7. The pre-filter 29 can now be inserted into the lift
away dust canister 12
Removing and Installing the Pre‑Filter section.
12 from the
30 from the top of the pre-
31 from the filter
30
31 into the filter housing
30 into the top of the pre-filter
6 press the filter release
6 out and
5
6 into the filter
5 until it clicks firmly
6 removed and while over top
6 is completely dry
5 until it clicks
31 .
12 with warm soapy water.
with warm soapy water.
31
31 is completely dry before
30 .
30 with the felt side
30 into the top of the pre-filter
according to instructions in the
iMPORTAnT:
•
‑ Wash the filters regularly using warm, soapy water and
ensure that it is completely dry before using again. The
cleaner the filter is, the better the product will perform.
‑ It is very important that the filters are completely dry
and correctly in position before use.
Removing and Cleaning the Rotary
Brush (Fig. P—R)

WARNING:
as
moving parts, disconnect the floor head and extension
tube from the vacuum before cleaning or servicing.
30 .
1. To remove the rotary brush
29
slide the release latch
floor head
2. With the rotary brush assembly
floor head
completely out of the floor head
3. Wipe away any dust or debris on the rotary brush
4. Pull the rotary brush
assembly
5. Align the D shaped slot on the rotary brush
D shaped shaft on the rotary brush assembly
press firmly to ensure it is secured in position.
6. Reinstall the rotary brush
aligning the keyed end of the rotary brush
gear located in the floor head
7. Press firmly on the rotary brush assembly
into the floor head
as the release latch
Changing the Rotary Brush or Soft
Beater Bar (Fig. P—R)

WARNING:
moving parts, disconnect the floor head and extension
tube from the vacuum before cleaning or servicing.

WARNING:
only. DO NOT USE soft beater bar on carpet or rugs.
1. To remove the rotary brush
the floor head
rear of the floor head
2. With the rotary brush assembly
floor head
completely out of the floor head
3. Pull the rotary brush
the rotary brush assembly
4. (BhFEA640WP only) The soft beater bar
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be used on hard floors. DO NOT USE soft beater bar on
carpet or rugs. The soft beater bar
with the rotary brush
5. Align the D shaped slot on the rotary brush
beater bar
To reduce the risk of injury from
34 from the floor head
towards the rear of the
35
.
14
36 released from the
14 , grab and lift the rotary brush assembly
14
34 away from the rotary brush
36 and remove any debris or hair in this area.
34 into the floor head
14 .
14 . Ensure you hear an audible click
35 snaps into its locked position.
To reduce the risk of injury from
Soft beater bar is for hard floors
34 or soft beater bar
14 slide the release latch
14 .
36 released from the
14 , grab and lift the rotary brush assembly
14
34 or soft beater bar
36 .
21
34 as needed.
21 with the D shaped shaft on the rotary
English
14
36
.
34 .
34 with the
36 and
14 by
34 with the
36 to secure it
21 from
35 towards the
36
.
21 away from
21 can ONLY
can be swapped
34 or soft
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