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Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers
Battery and charger
Intended use
Your Black & Decker Pivot Plus® slim vac has been
designed for light dry vacuum cleaning purposes. This
appliance is intended for household use only.
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
Do not expose the battery to water.
Do not short circuit the charging terminals on the
vacuum cleaner bowl or the charging unit.
Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40°C.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using battery-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal
injury and material damage.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C
and 40°C.
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Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
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Do not incinerate the battery.
When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions
given in the section "Protecting the environment".
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Do not expose the charging base to water.
Do not open the charging base.
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The intended use is described in this manual. The use
of 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.
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Do not probe the charger.
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Retain this manual for future reference.
Electrical safety
Using your appliance
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids or any
materials that could catch fire.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Never pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger
from the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Read the instruction manual before use.
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The charger automatically shuts off if the
ambient temperature becomes too high. As
soon as the ambient temperature has cooled
down, the charger will resume operating.
+40ºC
After use
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Unplug the charger before cleaning the charger or
charging base.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between
+10ºC
10°C and 40°C.
Inspection and repairs
Charging.
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Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorized repair agent.
Regularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace
the charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
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Features
1. Pivot lock trigger
The appliance can be left connected to the charger
indefinitely. The charging indicator (5) will be lit as long as
the appliance is connected to the plugged-in charger.
2. Dust container door
3. Release latch (for dust container door)
4. Charging base
5. Charging indicator
6. Pivoting arm
7. Beater bar/vac head
8. Maintenance access panel
9. Beater bar/vac On/Off switch
Opening the appliance (fig B, C and D)
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To open the appliance for use, lift it from the charging
base (4) (fig. B).
Pull back the pivot lock trigger (1) on the handle and
rotate the vacuum head (fig. C).
Release the pivot lock trigger (1) to lock the appliance in
any of the three different working positions a, b and c
(fig. D).
Installation
Switching on and off (fig. E)
Attaching the handle to the appliance (fig. A)
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To switch the appliance on, slide the beater bar/vac On/
Off switch (9) forward to position 1 (vacuum only).
For vacuuming with the beater bar operation, slide the
switch (9) forward to position 2.
To switch the appliance off, slide the switch (9) back to
position 0.
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Align the D-handle with the main body of the unit and
push it down until it is fully seated.
Remove the phillips head screw from the plastic bag.
Insert the screw (13) into the hole.
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Tighten the screw (13) using a phillips screwdriver.
Charging base (fig. B)
Troubleshooting
Place the charging base (4) on the floor, convenient to an
electrical outlet. The Pivot Plus® slim vac is stored and
charged in the base whenever it is not in use.
Warning! Falling/tripping hazard. Do not place the charging
base on any elevated surface. The appliance is designed to
be placed into and removed from the charging base when it
is sitting on the floor convenient to an electrical outlet.
If the product does not work, check the following:
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The charger was correctly plugged in for recharge (it
feels slightly warm to the touch).
The charger cord is not damaged and is correctly
attached to the base.
The charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
If the unit does not charge, check the following:
Use
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Make sure that the beater bar/vac On/Off switch (9) is at
position 0. The appliance will not charge if the appliance
is switched ON.
Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least 16
hours.
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Place the appliance on the charging base (4) whenever
it is not in use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
You may need to charge the appliance many times initially in
order to achieve the best running time performance.
Cleaning the dust container and filters (fig. F and G)
The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
Charging the battery (fig. B)
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C.
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Press the release latch (3) and open the container
door (2).
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Remove the filters (10 and 11).
Empty the dust container.
Brush any loose dust off the filters.
Wash the filters in warm, soapy water (fig. G).
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Make sure that the appliance is switched off.
The battery will not be charged with the beater bar/vac on/off
switch (9) in the on position.
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Place the appliance on the charging base (4) as shown.
Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in water. A damp
cloth and soapy water should be used to clean the exterior
of the appliance. Always make sure that the appliance is
completely dry before re-use or storing.
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The charging indicator (5) will be lit.
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For the first charging, leave the appliance to charge for
at least 16 hours.
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Make sure that the filters (10 and 11) are dry.
Refit the filters (10 and 11).
Close the container door (2). Make sure that the release
latch (3) clicks into place.
While charging, the charger may become warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem.
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Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters.
Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean
filters.
Batteries
Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many
times. At the end of their useful life, discard batteries
with due care for our environment.:
Maintenance access (Fig. H and I)
The maintenance access panel (8) can be removed to aid
cleaning should the appliance become blocked, resulting in
a loss of suction.
If you want to dispose of the product yourself, the battery
must be removed as described below and disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
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Remove the maintenance access panel (8) from the
pivot arm (6) using a flat bladed screwdriver (fig. I) to
release the front clip features.
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Discharge the battery by operating the appliance until
the motor stops.
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Open the appliance to get access to the eight screws
(12) securing the two housing halves (fig. J).
Remove the eight screws (12).
Pull the cover away from the appliance.
Disconnect the battery pack.
Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that
the terminals cannot be short-circuited.
NiHM batteries are recyclable. Take them to any
authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.
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Once released, the section will pivot free of the main
assembly to give access for cleaning.
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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 (cat. no. FVF90):
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Remove the old filters as described above.
Fit the new filters as described above.
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Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-
use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at: www.2helpU.com.
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Technical data
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-
sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
FV1205N
Vdc 12.0
kg 3.4
FV1805N
18.0
Voltage
Weight
3.7
Charger
Input voltage
Approx. charging time
Weight
Vac 230
h 16
kg 0.6
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EC declaration of conformity
FV1205N, FV1805N
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
2006/95/EEC, EN60335
Level of sound pressure:
<70 dB(A) according to EN 60704
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the
technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of
Black & Decker
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JG
United Kingdom
04-06-2008
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement
is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory
rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the European
Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker
guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products
subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to
make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer
unless:
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The product has been used for trade, professional or
hire purposes.
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The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.
The product has sustained damage through foreign
objects, substances or accidents.
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Repairs have been attempted by persons other than
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service
staff.
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