Safety Instructions; Inspection And Repairs - Black+Decker BV2000 Manual

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Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER™ BV2000 barrel vacuum cleaner
has been designed for dry vacuum cleaning purposes.
This appliance is intended for consumer indoor use only.
This appliance is not to be used in:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• Farm Houses;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments or any other
non-household type environments.
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product for many years.

Safety instructions

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury
• Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
• Do not use to pick up anything burning or smoking
(matches, cigarettes, hot ashes, etc.).
• Do not block the vents at the back of the unit.
• Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the dust bag.
• Always keep the brush, crevice tool and other
accessories away from the body while the unit is in
operation.
• Always empty the appliance outside.
• Always be aware of the position of the power cable and
hose so as to avoid a tripping hazard during use.
• Do not use on animals.
• If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when
not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
After use
• Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before
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leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
• Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorized repair agent.
• Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of
damage, ageing and wear.
• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
mains plug is damaged or defective.
• If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
defective it must be repaired by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do
not attempt to repair it yourself.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions for vacuum
cleaners
• Before use, always make sure that the filter or dust bag is
correctly seated.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that
could catch fire.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that
are burning or smoking (matches, cigarettes, hot ash,
etc.).
• Do not block the vents of the appliance.
• Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the appliance or the
dust bag.
• Always keep the brush, crevice tool and other
accessories away from the body whilst the unit is in
operation.
• Always empty the product outside.
• Use extra care when cleaning stairs, use caution when
vacuuming at the top of stairs, near children, etc.
• Always be aware of the position of the power cable and
hose so as to avoid a tripping hazard during use.
• Keep the motor exhaust away from eyes and faces.
• Keep children and animals at a safe distance when using
this appliance.