Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Black & Decker VM1480 Manual

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Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKER VM1480 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
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environments;
Farm Houses;
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By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
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environments;
Bed and breakfast type environments or any other non-
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household type environments.

Safety instructions

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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 appli-
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ance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
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any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those recom-
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Using your appliance
Make sure that the appliance is switched off before con-
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necting to or disconnecting from the power supply.
Always take care when using the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
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from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use, discon-
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nect 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
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in use, before fitting or removing parts and before clean-
ing.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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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
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place.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
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(Original instructions)
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
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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 defec-
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tive.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
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by an authorized repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of dam-
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age, ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
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mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
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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
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those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners
Before use, always make sure that the filter or dust com-
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partment is correctly seated.
Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that
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could catch fire.
Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that are
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burning or smoking (matches, cigarettes, hot ash, etc.).
Do not block the vents of the appliance.
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Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the appliance or the
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dust bag.
Always keep the brush, crevice tool and other accessories
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away from the body whilst the unit is in operation.
Always empty the product outside.
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Use extra care when cleaning stairs, use caution when
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vacuuming at the top of stairs, near children, etc.
When vacuuming stairs, start at the bottom & work up.
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Do not use to pick up anything burning or smoking
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(matches, cigarettes, hot ashes, etc.
Do not block the vents at the back of the unit.
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Avoid inhaling dust when emptying the dust compartment.
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Always keep the brush, crevice tool and other accessories
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away from the body while the unit is in operation.
Always empty the appliance outside.
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Always be aware of the position of the power cable and
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hose so as to avoid a tripping hazard during use.
Do not use on animals.
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Keep the motor exhaust away from eyes and faces.
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Keep children and animals at a safe distance when using
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this appliance.
Always work from bottom up when using the appliance on
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stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your
working position.