Intended Use; Safety Instructions; Electrical Safety; English - Black and Decker VL1620 Manual De Instrucciones

Intended use

Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been designed to
vacuum dry substances. This product is intended for household
use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances,
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basic safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.
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The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
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any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Using your appliance
Make sure that the appliance is switched off before
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connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply.
Always take care when using the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
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from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
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disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not
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in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.
Safety of others
Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these
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instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
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area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
After use
Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before
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leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
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place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
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parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
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by an authorised repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of
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damage, ageing and wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
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mains plug is damaged or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or
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defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair
agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power
supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
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those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
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persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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.
VL1840 - Voltage drops
Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops.
Under unfavourable power supply conditions, other equipment
may be affected. For example, artificial lighting will show a
temporary drop in magnitude when the machine is switched on.
If the system impedance of the power supply is lower than
0,47 ø, disturbances are unlikely to occur.
Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners
Before use, always make sure that the filter is correctly
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seated.
Do not carry the appliance at the container handle.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that
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could catch fire.
Do not use the appliance near water. Do not immerse the
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appliance in water.
Keep the motor draught away from your eyes and face.
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Keep children and animals at a safe distance when using
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this appliance.
Always work from bottom up when using the appliance on
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stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your
working position.
Do not use the appliance without the suction head or
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another suitable accessory mounted to the tube.

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