Cleaning And Maintenance - Black & Decker Pivot Plus FV1205N Original Instructions Manual

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Pull back the pivot lock trigger (1) on the handle and
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rotate the vacuum head (fig. C).
Release the pivot lock trigger (1) to lock the appliance
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in any of the three different working positions a, b and c
(fig. D).
Switching on and off (fig. E)
To switch the appliance on, slide the beater bar/vac On/
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Off switch (9) forward to position 1 (vacuum only).
For vacuuming with the beater bar operation, slide the
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switch (9) forward to position 2.
To switch the appliance off, slide the switch (9) back
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to position 0.
Troubleshooting
If the product does not work, check the following:
The charger was correctly plugged in for recharge
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(it feels slightly warm to the touch).
The charger cord is not damaged and is correctly
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attached to the base.
The charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
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If the unit does not charge, check the following:
Make sure that the beater bar/vac On/Off switch (9) is at

position 0. The appliance will not charge if the appliance
is switched ON.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust container and filters (fig. F and G)
The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
Press the release latch (3) and open the container
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door (2).
Remove the filters (10 and 11).
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Empty the dust container.
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Brush any loose dust off the filters.
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Wash the filters in warm, soapy water (fig. G).
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Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in water. A damp
cloth and soapy water should be used to clean the exterior
of the appliance. Always make sure that the appliance is
completely dry before re-use or storing.
Make sure that the filters (10 and 11) are dry.
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Refit the filters (10 and 11).
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Close the container door (2). Make sure that the release
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latch (3) clicks into place.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters.
Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean
filters.
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Maintenance access (Fig. H and I)
The maintenance access panel (8) from the pivot arm (6) can
be removed to aid cleaning should the appliance become
blocked, resulting in a loss of suction.
Remove the maintenance access panel (8) using a flat

bladed screwdriver (fig. I) to release the front clip
features.
Once released, the section will pivot free of the main

assembly to give access for cleaning.
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. FVF90):
Remove the old filters as described above.
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Fit the new filters as described above.
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Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-
use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.