Black & Decker Pivot Plus FV1205N Original Instructions Manual page 7

Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
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not play with the appliance.
Electrical safety
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
Your charging base is double insulated;
therefore no earth wire is required.
Short circuit proof safety isolating transformer.
The mains supply is electrically separated from
the transformer output.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between
ta = 40°C
10°C and 40°C.
The charging base is intended for indoor use
only.
Features
1. Pivot lock trigger
2. Dust container door
3. Release latch (for dust container door)
4. Charging base
5. Charging indicator
6. Pivoting arm
7. Beater bar/vac head
8. Maintenance access panel
9. Beater bar/vac On/Off switch
Installation
Attaching the handle to the appliance (fig. A)
Align the D-handle with the main body of the unit and
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push it down until it is fully seated.
Remove the phillips head screw from the plastic bag.
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Insert the screw (13) into the hole.
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Tighten the screw (13) using a phillips screwdriver.
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Charging base (fig. B)
Place the charging base (4) on the floor, convenient to an
electrical outlet. The Pivot Plus
charged in the base whenever it is not in use.
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slim vac is stored and
Warning! Falling/tripping hazard. Do not place the charging
base on any elevated surface. The appliance is designed to
be placed into and removed from the charging base when
it is sitting on the floor convenient to an electrical outlet.
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks cannot be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
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accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
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any tool for prolonged periods make sure you take
regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
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when using your tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF).
Use
Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least
24 hours.
Place the appliance on the charging base (4) whenever
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it is not in use.
You may need to charge the appliance many times initially in
order to achieve the best running time performance.
Charging the battery (fig. B)
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C.
Make sure that the appliance is switched off.
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The battery will not be charged with the beater bar/vac On/
Off switch (9) in the on position.
Place the appliance on the charging base (4) as shown.
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Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator (5) will be lit.
For the first charging, leave the appliance to charge for
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at least 24 hours.
While 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 (5) will be lit as long as
the appliance is connected to the plugged-in charger.
Opening the appliance (fig B, C and D)
To open the appliance for use, lift it from the charging
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base (4) (fig. B).
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