Black & Decker HRV415B Instruction Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:

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.

WARNING: Some household dust contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos
and lead in lead based paint.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• This product is not intended for use by anyone (including
children) with inadequate physical, sensory, or mental abilities,
or who lack the experience, knowledge or skills to operate the
robot. Children should never be left alone with this product.
• Turn off the power switch when children or pets are alone
with the appliance.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center.
• Do not step on or put objects on robot.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wet hands.
• This appliance should only be used for dry pick up. Do not
use to pick up anything wet or liquids of any kind.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust,lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Before use, remove any objects from the floor that may
become tangled in the appliance, such as power cords,
fragile items, strings, toys, or clothing.
• Remove any objects that become lodged in the
appliance immediately.
• For rugs with tassels or loose fabric, fold them under the
rug. The appliance may grab and unravel the rug.
• Do not use without dust bin and/or filter in place.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the
switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose the vacuum cleaner to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F
may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the vacuum cleaner outside of the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside of the specified range may decrease
the life of the battery.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the vacuum cleaner is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the vacuum cleaner
except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not
for commercial or industrial use.
• Keep sensors clean. Sensors may not work properly if they
become blocked.
• The sensors on this appliance may not work properly on
different floor types. Test the appliance on each surface
before allowing it to operate independently.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put unit or charging base in water or other liquid.
• This appliance should not be used on floors with exposed
electrical outlets.
• The unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks
and hot surfaces.
• Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet
(120V/60Hz).
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine
cleaning or maintenance.
• Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched
on, as sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being
discharged from the air vents, especially after cleaning
/ replacement of the filter as debris inside the unit can
be disturbed.
• The infrared signal between the appliance and the
charging dock may become compromised if more than
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