Dry pick up
• For everyday spills of dry material.
• Do not fill the dust bowl (3) beyond the
end of the intake chute.
Optimizing the suction force
In order to keep the suction force optimised,
the filter must be cleared regularly during use.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE PRODUCT.
Removing the dust bowl and
filter - Figures C & D
WARNING:
should be cleaned regularly.
• Press the bowl release button (2) and pull
the dust bowl (3) straight off as shown in
Figure C.
C
• While holding the dust bowl over a bin
or sink, pull out the filter (8) to empty the
contents as shown in Figure D.
• To replace the dust bowl, push it back onto
the handle until it clicks firmly into place.
WARNING:
without the filter. Optimum dust collection will
only be achieved with a clean filter.
D
Cleaning the dust bowl and filter
• The dust bowl and filter can be washed in
warm soapy water.
• Make sure the filter and the dust bowl are dry
before re-fitting.
The filter is reusable and
Never use the appliance
Replacing the filter
The filter should be replaced every 6
to 9 months and whenever worn or
damaged. Replacement filter (catalog
number EVF100) are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer.
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean
the vac. Never let any liquid get inside the vac;
never immerse any part of the vac into a liquid.
WARNING:
is completely dry before using it.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment (other than those listed
in this manual) should be performed by
authorized service centers or other qualified
service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC® (Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corp oration)
Seal on the lithium-ion batteries
(or battery packs) indicates
that the costs to recycle these batteries
(or battery packs) at the end of their
useful life have already been paid by
BLACK+DECKER. In some areas, it is
illegal to place spent lithium-ion batteries in
the trash or municipal solid waste stream
and the Call 2 Recycle® program provides
an environmentally conscious alternative.
Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with
BLACK+DECKER and other battery users,
has established the program in the United
States and Canada to facilitate the collection
of spent lithium-ion batteries. Help protect
our environment and conserve natural
resources by returning the spent nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion
batteries to an authorized BLACK+DECKER
service center or to your local retailer for
recycling. You may also contact your local
recycling center for information on where
to drop off the spent battery. RBRC® is a
registered trademark of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with
your appliance are available from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you
need assistance regarding accessories,
please call: 1-800-544-6986.
WARNING:
accessory not recommended for use with
this appliance could be hazardous.
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Make sure the vacuum
The use of any