Maintenance; Protecting The Environment - Black & Decker DV1810EL Original Instructions Manual

Emptying and cleaning the product.
Emptying the dust bowl (ig. G).
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Press the release latch (13) and pull the dust collector (5)
straight off.
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Empty the contents of the bowl.
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To replace the dust collector, place it back onto the handle
until it "clicks" irmly into position.
Removing the dust bowl and ilters (ig. H, I, J & K).
Warning! The ilters are re-usable and should be cleaned
regularly.
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Press the release latch (2) and pull the dust bowl (4)
straight off.
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While holding the dust bowl over a bin or sink, pull out the
ilter (14) to empty the contents of the bowl.
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To replace the dust bowl, place it back onto the handle
until it "clicks" irmly into position.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the ilters. Opti-
mum dust collection will only be achieved with clean ilters.
Pre-ilter (ig. J) (DV7210EL and DV1010EL)
The Filter and pre-ilter can be separated to allow better
cleaning.
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Twist the pre-ilter (16) in a clockwise direction and lift
from the ilter (15).
Quick clean ilter (ig. K) (DV1410EL and DV1810EL
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Lift the ilter cleaning handle (19).
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Whilst holding the quick clean ilter housing (17) turn the
ilter cleaning handle (18) to perform a quick clean of the
ilter (18).
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Pull the ilter (18) out of the quick clean ilter housing (17)
for more thorough cleaning.
Cleaning the dust bowls and ilters
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The dust bowls and ilters can be washed in warm soapy
water.
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Make sure that the ilters and the dust bowl are dry before
re-itting.
Replacing the ilters
The ilters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and when-
ever worn or damaged.
Replacement ilters are available from your Black & Decker
dealer:
For models: DV7210EL and DV1010EL use ilter part number
VF110-XJ
For models: DV1410EL and DV1810EL use ilter part number
VF110FC-XJ
(Original instructions)

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
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Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
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Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
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Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Protecting the environment

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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you ind 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 avail-
able for separate collection. z
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environ-
mental pollution and reduces the demand for raw
materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-
trical 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 ofice 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
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