Cleaning The Filter; Cleaning The Brushes; Replacing The Battery - Black & Decker BDH5000 Instruction Manual

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CLEANING THE FILTER (FIGURE A, K)
NOTE: The filter is washable and reusable
and should be cleaned regularly.
1. Turn the power switch (11) off.
2. Remove the dust bin (9) as
described above.
3. Turn the dust bin upside-down and
remove the filter (13) by pressing the
release tab (43).
4. Clean dust out of the filter. You
can wash filter under warm water.
Ensure filter is completely dry before
reinstalling.
5. Reinstall the filter into the dust bin.
Align the two tabs of the filter with the
notches in the dust bin.
WARNING:
appliance without the filter. Optimum dust
collection will only be achieved with a
clean filter.
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CLEANING THE BRUSHES

(FIGURE A, L‑N)
1. Turn the power switch (11) off.
2. Place the vacuum upside down on a
flat surface.
3. Press the release tab (44) on the brush
cover (16) and lift up to open.
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Never use the
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4. Lift the main brush (14) and rubber
brush (15) out of the brush cover, then
pull them out away from the drive
shafts (45) in the brush well.
5. Remove all hair and debris using the
maintenance brush (26).
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6. The brushes have a "D" drive and must
be installed correctly. Slide the correct
side onto the drive shaft (45) and lower
the other end into the support slot near
the release tab.
7. Close the brush cover. Ensure the
cover has fully latched.
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NOTE: Large debris such as hair and big
dust can be removed from the brushes by
using the comb end of the maintenance
brush (26).

REPLACING THE BATTERY

(FIGURE A, O)
1. Turn the power switch (11) off.
2. Place the vacuum upside down on a
flat surface.
3. With two hands, press in on the two
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