Cleaning And Maintenance; Replacing The Filters; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker Dustbuster User Manual

Assembly
Fitting the accessories (fig. A & C)
These models are supplied with the following
accessories:
- a crevice tool (7) for confined spaces
- a brush tool (8) for furniture and stairs
To fit an accessory, proceed as follows:
•Take the accessories from the appliance.
•Insert the appropriate accessory into the front
of the appliance.
Use
•Before charging, preferably discharge the
battery by operating the appliance until motor
slows (DO NOT run until the motor stops)
•Before first use, the battery must be charged
for at least 16 hours. Place the appliance on
the charging base whenever it is not in use.
Charging the battery (fig. B)
•Make sure that the appliance is switched off.
The battery will not be charged with the on/off
switch in the on position.
•Place the appliance on the charging base as
shown.
•Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
The charging indicator (6) will be lit.
•Leave the appliance to charge for at least 16
hours.
Whilst charging, the charger may become Warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem. The appliance
can be left connected to the charger indefinitely. The
charging indicator will be lit as long as the appliance is
connected to the plugged-in charger.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Switching on and off (fig. D)
•1 Speed Model:
forward to "1"(ie 0=off 1=on). To stop slide
the switch back to "0".
•2 Speed Model:
forward (ie 0=off, 1 = low speed, 2= high speed). To stop
slide back to position "0"
CV9605/CV1205/CHV9600/CHV1200/CHV1440
- Optimising the suction force (fig. E)
In order to keep the suction force optimised, the filter
must be cleared regularly during use.
•Rotate the wheel (5) a few turns to shake out
dust clogging the filter (9).

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning!
Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust bowl and filters
(fig. F - I)
The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
To start, slide on/off switch
To start, slide on/off switch
•Press the release button (2) and remove the
dust bowl (3) (fig. F).
•Empty the dust bowl (fig. G).
•Remove the filters (9 & 10) by twisting them
clockwise (fig. H).
•Brush any loose dust off the filters.
•Wash the filters in warm, soapy water (fig. I).
The bowl can also be washed if necessary.
Do not immerse the appliance in water (fig. J).
•Make sure the dust bowl and filters are dry.
•Refit the filters (9 & 10) onto the appliance,
twisting them counterclockwise until they lock
into place.
•Refit the dust bowl onto the appliance. Make
sure the dust bowl clicks into place.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters.
Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean
filters and an empty dust bowl.
CV7205/CV9605/CV1205/CHV7200/
CHV9600/CHV1200/CHV1440-
Cleaning
the exhaust filter (fig. K)
•Open the lid (11).
•Remove the filter (12) from the recess.
•Wash the filter in warm, soapy water.
•Make sure the filter is dry.
•Refit the filter (12).
•Close the lid.

Replacing the filters

The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and
whenever worn or damaged. Replacement filters are
available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no.
VF40).
Remove the old filters as described
above. Fit the new filters as described above.

Protecting the environment

Should you find one day that your Black &
Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of
no further use to you, think of the protection of
the environment. Black & Decker repair agents
will accept old Black & Decker products and ensure that
they are disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Battery (fig. L - N)
If you want to dispose of the product yourself, the
battery must be removed as described below and
disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
•Preferably discharge the battery by perating
the appliance until the motor stops.
The battery is located under the back end of the
appliance.
•Take the accessories from the appliance.
•Remove the screws (13).
•Unlock the tabs (14) holding the accessory
holder in place.
•Remove the accessory holder (15).
•Remove the screws (16) holding the battery
in place.
•Slide the battery (17) backward as shown.
•Remove the battery.
•Place the battery in a suitable packaging