Electrical Safety - Black & Decker VM1480 Manual

Do not use the appliance without the suction head or
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another suitable accessory mounted to the tube.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
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parts.
Do not use damaged accessories.
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Use only BLACK+DECKER accessories.
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Do not use the appliance on animals.
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Disconnect the product from the electrical supply before
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emptying, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on
the appliance.
Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
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ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the appliance.

Electrical safety

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This appliance is double insulated; therefore
no earth wire is required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This Appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Extension tube (X2)
2. Handle
3. Cable rewind button
4. On/Off button
5. Power regulator
6. Airflow adjuster
7. Dust compartment release button
8. Carrying handle
9. Hose
10. Hose connector
11. Floor head
12. Function change pedal
13. Dusting brush attachment
14. Upholstery attachment
15. Crevice attachment (with flip-down brush)
(Original instructions)
16. Air intake duct
17. Dust compartment
18. Dust compartment door release button
19. HEPA filter release button
20. HEPA filter assembly
21. Pre filter
22. Exhaust filter
23. Exhaust cover
24. Exhaust cover release button
Assembly
Connecting the hose (fig. A)
Insert the hose connector (10) into the air intake duct (16)
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of the appliance.
Twist firmly until it clicks into place.
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Disconnecting the hose (fig. A)
Press and hold the hose release buttons.
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Pull the hose connector (10) out of the air intake duct (16)
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of the appliance.
Fitting the extension tubes (fig. B)
Firmly push handle adaptor (2) in to the extension tube
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(1).
Adding second extension tube (fig. C)
Firmly push second extension into the first extension tube.
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Fitting accessories (fig. D)
Your vacuum cleaner comes equipped with three attachments
intended for different applications. Each individual attachment
can either be fitted onto the extension tube (1) or directly onto
the handle of the suction hose (2), as required.
Floor head (11)
You will probably work most frequently with the floor head.
This is suitable for cleaning wide areas. The floor head is
fitted with a practical 360° joint. This ensures that you can
reach easily into any corner.
Clean carpets and wall-to-wall carpets without using the
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brush feature. Press the function change pedal with the
carpet symbol on the function change pedal (12) and the
brush is raised (Fig. H).
Smooth floors such as PVC, parquet or tiles are best
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cleaned and cared for using the brush. To do so press the
function change pedal with the symbol for smooth floors
on the function change pedal (12) and the brush will come
out (Fig. H).
ENGLISH
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