Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker BDH1600PL Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING:
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING:
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow to be used as a
toy.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging base in water or other
liquid.
• Do not use dry hand vacs to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use wet/dry hand vacs to pick up toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
• Shock Hazard. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after the appliance
malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to
any authorized service facility.
• Do not use dry hand vacs outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to disconnect from an outlet;
instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord
around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. The unit should be
placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
• Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product; do not attempt to charge this product with any other
charger. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not insert accessories when unit is running.
• Shock Hazard. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Fire Hazard. Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches or hot
ashes.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors
• Do not use on or near hot surfaces.
• Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.
• This product includes rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries. Do not incinerate batteries as they will explode at
high temperatures.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
Some household dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
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