• The dust bowls and filters can be washed
in warm soapy water. Allow to dry before
placing back into the vac.
• To replace the filters, slide the outer
plastic filter over the cloth filter.
• Align the wings of the plastic filter with
the slots in the cloth filter and twist in a
clockwise direction.
• Place filters back into the bowl pressing
firmly to ensure a secure fit.
• To replace dust bowl, place it back onto the
handle until it "clicks" firmly into position.
IMPORTANT: Maximum dust collection
will only be obtained with a clean filter and
an empty dust bowl. If dust begins to fall
back out of the product after it is switched
off, this indicates that the bowl is full and
requires emptying.
• Wash the filters regularly using warm,
soapy water and ensure that they are
completely dry before using again. The
cleaner the filter is, the better the product
will perform.
• It is very important that the filter is
correctly in position before use.
Scented filter
BEFORE FIRST USE - remove bag from
the scented pre-filter. Reassemble per
instructions above.
When the vacuum is turned on, the plastic
scented filter will emit an aroma to freshen
the air.
WARNING:
· May cause mild skin irritation. Please
ensure you wear gloves when
handling the scented filter.
· Toxic to aquatic life.
· Harmful to aquatic life with long
lasting effects.
· Avoid release to the environment.
· Dispose of content / container to an
approved waste disposal plant.
NOTE: When the plastic scented filter
no longer lets off the aroma, it can be
an indication that the filter needs to be
replaced. See below for information on
replacement filters.
Replacing the filters
The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9
months and whenever worn or damaged.
Replacement filters are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer.
Catalog numbers:
• Scented plastic pre-filter: VSPF10
• Pleated filter: VPF20
* XX is a placeholder for the two-digit
number that indicates the plastic scented
filter's specific scent.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
XX*
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
7
Make sure the vacuum
The use of any