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Black & Decker bbs1801 Manual page 5

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Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Hose
2. Cord rewind button
3. Variable speed switch
4. On/O switch
5. Exit air lter. Accessory storage
6. Wheels
7. Suction indicator
8. Air inlet aperture
9. Hose connector
10. Dust bag chamber cover
11. Handle
12. Suction head adjuster
13. Suction head
14. Telescopic extension wand
15. Hose handle with air ow control
16. Combo crevice brush tool
17. Upholstery brush
Assembly
Fitting the dust bag (fig. A)
Remove the hose if tted.
Open the cover.
Slide the dust bag plate arrow pointing down
into slot of bag holder.
Arrange dust bag in the chamber.
Close cover and re t hose.
Connecting the hose (fig. A)
Insert the hose connector into the inle t of the
appliance.
Line up the hose connector tabs with the slots in the inlet.
Slide the hose further until the release buttons (18) (2
positions) click into place.
To disconnect the hose, press the release buttons (18) (2
positions) and pull out the hose.
Mounting the extension tube (fig. A)
Slide the hose nozzle (15) into the tube (14) until
it locks into place.
To remove the tube (14), grip rmly and pull the
hose nozzle (15) out of the tube.
Mounting the suction head (fig. A)
The suction head (13) allows for vacuuming on carpet and
hard surfaces (e.g. laminate and tiles).
Slide the tube (14) into the head (13) until it locks into place.
To remove the head (13), grip the head rmly and pull
the tube (14) out of the head (13).
Mounting accessories (fig. A)
The crevice tool (16) allows for vacuuming in narrow and
hard to-reach places. The brush tool (16) allows for
vacuuming on furniture, blinds, curtains, windows and stairs.
Slide the accessory onto the hose nozzle (15) or tube (14).
To remove an accessory, pull the accessory o .
Use
Unwinding and rewinding the cord (fig D)
The cord rewind button (2) can be operated by hand or foot.
Before use, pull the full length of cord from the back of
the appliance. Pull out till the yellow marker is visible.
Do not pull the cord further when the red marker becomes
visible.
After use, press the cord rewind button (2) to store the cord
back into place. Manually guide the cord to ensure it does
not swing back. Ensure the plug is correctly located.
Adjusting the length of the wand (fig. B)
The telescopic wand (14) is made up of two pieces.
To extend the lower tube, press the adjustment
button and slide out the second tube until it is fully extended
and clicks into place.
Adjusting the suction head (fig. A)
For vacuuming on carpets, switch the oor surface selector
into the up position.
For vacuuming on laminates, tiles, etc., switch the oor
surface selector into the down position.
Switching on and off
The on/o switch (4) can be operated by hand or foot.
To switch the appliance on, press the on/o switch (4).
To switch the appliance o , press the on/o switch (4)
again.
Adjusting the airflow (fig. E)
Slide the air ow control switch to adjust the air ow
as desired. Max and min positions are shown.
Rotate the variable speed control (3) on the vacuum
body to change the motor speed hence the suction.
Vacuuming
When operating the appliance, make sure that the hose is
not trapped, twisted or blocked
Hint for optimum use
When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and
work your way up. Position the appliance on the oor and
do the stairs until halfway. Then carry the appliance to a
stable position which is at least one stair below your
working position, and do the top half of the stairs.
Carrying the appliance (fig. C)
During use the appliance can be carried using the handle (11).
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