Black & Decker BHFEA18 Manual page 8

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between 18°- 24°C. DO NOT charge the battery pack in
an air temperature below +4.5°C, or above +40.5°C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
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while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery
pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack
in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an
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uninsulated trailer
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
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other appliance.
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 18°-
24°C.
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack.
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and charger to your local service centre.
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
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produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse affect on the battery pack.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not
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limited to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when
there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.
Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
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liquid.
Warning! Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service centre for recycling.
State of charge indicator (Fig. C)
This appliance include a state of charge indicator (3) which
consists of three LED lights that indicate the level of charge
remaining in the battery. This feature is only activated when
the vacuum is powered on and when the vacuum is on
charge.
The state of charge indicator is an indication of approximate
levels of charge remaining in the battery pack.
The LED battery indicator displays the remaining charge
and warns you when the battery is low.
The final LED will flash continuously when there is only very
little runtime remaining.
Note:
The state of charge indicator is only an indication
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of the charge left on the battery.
It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation
based on product components, temperature and end-user
application.
Installing and removing the battery (Fig. D, E)
Warning! Make certain the vac is switched off before
removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack
Insert battery pack (12) into the vac (12c) until an audible
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click is heard (Figure D). Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into position.
To remove battery pack
Depress the battery release button (12d) as shown in
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Figure E and pull battery pack out of the vac.
Assembly (Fig. F)
Align the top of the extension tube (8) with the vacuum
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inlet (7a) as shown in Fig. F.
Push the extension tube (8) onto the vacuum inlet (7a) so
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it locks into position.
To remove an the extension tube, press the extension
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tube release button (7) and gently pull the extension tube
off.
Warning! When not in use position the unit with the rear of
the vacuum facing a wall so that any inadvertent fall of the unit
would contact a wall and not people or pets.
Useage
This vacuum cleaner can be used in one of two ways.
With the extension tube (8) and the floor head (9).
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With the crevice tool (11) and the vacuum.
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Mounting accessories
The crevice tool (11) allows for vacuuming in narrow and
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hard to-reach places.
To attach the crevice tool (11) press into vacuum inlet (7a)
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so it locks into position as shown in figure G.
To release the crevice tool (11) press the crevice tool
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release button (11a) and gently pull the extension tube off.
Switching ON and OFF (Fig. H)
To switch ON, push the on/off power button (1).
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For increased power, push the On/Off button (1) again.
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Push the On/Off button (1) a third time to turn the unit off.
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Note:
The state of charge indicator LEDs (3) will illuminate
while the vacuum is ON.
To switch OFF, slide the on/off power switch (1) to the "O"
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position.
Charge the battery (12) immediately after use
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so that it will be ready and fully charged for the next
use.
(Fig. G)