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Catalog Number: S500FA
FORM NO. 598678-00
Copyright © 2004 Black & Decker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
WARNING:
Some cleaning products contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. When using
ScumBuster, be sure to read cleaning product labels for any
Proposition 65 warnings. Follow directions on containers of all such products.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not
allow to be used as a toy.
■ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Battery Charger in water or other liquid.
■ Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
■ Always wear eye protection when using the Scrubber with irritating substances. You may
also want to use rubber gloves. Read and follow manufacturer's instructions on the cleaning
agent you use.
■ Always store unit indoors.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from moving parts.
■ Do not insert attachments/accessories when unit is running.
■ Do not use or immerse unit without Battery Cover in place.
■ Store out of reach of children.
■ 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BATTERY AND CHARGER
■ Never attempt to open the battery for any reason. If the housing of the battery breaks or
cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not recharge.
■ Do not charge a battery if it is wet or shows any evidence of corrosion.
■ Do not incinerate the battery. It can explode in a fire. A small leakage from the battery cell
may occur under extreme usage, charging, or temperature conditions. This does not
indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
(1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice
or vinegar, (3) if the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
NOTE: The liquid is a 20-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.
■ 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 this 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. (charger #5102970-03)
■ Do not use Charger in wet or damp conditions. It is intended for indoor use only. Do not
use the Charger near sinks, or tubs. Do not immerse in water.
■ Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot
surfaces. The Charger should be placed away from sinks and hot surfaces.
■ Do not operate Charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
■ Do not operate Charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Return the appliance to any authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not disassemble Charger.
■ For best results, do not charge a battery when it or air temperature is BELOW 40°F (5°C) or
above 105°F (40°C).
■ Unplug the Charger when not in use and before cleaning or maintenance.
■ Do not abuse the cord. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, never
carry the Charger by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect; instead, grasp the Charger
plug and pull to disconnect. Keep Charger cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Catalog Number: S500FA
(544-6986)
PRINTED IN CHINA
JULY 2004
Scrub Pad & Disc/ Tampon et disque à
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récurer/Almohadilla y disco para restregar
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Scrubber/Récureur/Limpiador
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On/Off Switch/Interrupteur/Interruptor
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Battery Cover/Couvercle de la pile/
Cubierta de la batería
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Internal Battery/Pile interne/Batería interna
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Battery Charger/Chargeur/Cargador
Charging Port/Orifice de chargement/
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Puerto de carga
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How To Use
BEFORE FIRST USE AND TIPS
• The battery stick is not fully charged when packed in the carton. Charge the
battery in the unit for at least 6 hours before first use. See "Charging the Battery".
• Be sure the battery cover is snapped firmly in place before using the scrubber.
• Be sure wallmount charger is securely fastened on the wall before use.
CHARGING THE BATTERY - FIG.
WARNING: When disconnecting the Scumbuster from the charger, be sure to unplug the
charger from the outlet first then disconnect the charger cord from the Scumbuster.
The tool can be left on charge for as long as you desire, a minimum charge of 6 hours is
required to recharge a completely discharged tool.
1. Remove battery cover on the Scumbuster. Plug in the Output cord of the Charger into the
socket in the back of the Scumbuster (See 6 & 7 in Fig. A).
2. While charging, the Charger may hum and feel warm to touch. This is normal.
3. If a battery does not charge properly:
• check the current at the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other appliance there to see
if it will work,
• see if the outlet is connected to a wall switch which controls the power,
• move the Charger and battery to a surrounding air temperature of +40°F (5°C) to
105°F (40°C).
4. The battery should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power to clean.
Typically, run time will be approximately 30 minutes, depending on use.
Operation
WARNING: Do not attach/remove accessory when unit is running.
1. To connect an attachment, line up the triangular notch on the attachment over the triangular
shaft, push it on, and snap twist clockwise quickly into place. (Fig. B) The disc attachment
must always be used with a Scrub Pad attached.
2. To remove an attachment, snap twist it quickly, then pull it off.
3. To operate, push the Switch in to turn on. Press the Switch in again to turn off. To avoid
splatter from a Brush or Pad, turn the Scrubber off while the attachment is still in contact
with the surface.
4. Because this Scrubber is powerful, you don't have to apply excessive pressure while
operating. Use a circular motion on large areas.
5. You may rinse any attachments/accessories by dipping the Scrubber into a bucket of water
no more than 12 inches (30 cm) deep or running under a faucet. Do not leave immersed
for more than 5 minutes.
Important: If some water leaks into the unit, it will not affect performance. However, should
the unit accidentally fall into water without the battery cap in place, shake out loose liquid
and allow to air dry overnight.
ATTACHING THE EXTENSION - FIG.
WARNING: Make sure connector and extension handle are securely attached before use.
1. Open the two halves of the connector and clamp it around the handle of the Scumbuster.
Make sure to match the groove of the connector (see 8 in Fig. C) up with the raised area of
the ScumBuster body (behind the on/off switch).
2. Lock the connector by sliding the clamp to the lock position.
3. Screw the extension handle into the connector.
TIPS ON CLEANING AGENTS
• Always follow manufacturer's recommendations when using a chemical cleaner such as
sprays, foams, rub-on gels, liquid detergents, or bleach solutions.
• Do not use with abrasive cleaners on any surface.
• Always wear rubber gloves and protective eye wear (to avoid splatter) when using cleaners.
TIPS ON CARPET CLEANING
• Before cleaning your carpet, thoroughly vacuum the surface. The nap lifter can be used on
carpeted surfaces, prior to vacuuming, to loosen deep down dirt.
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