IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS While using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and / or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance. •...
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Parts Identification:- 1. Handle 2. Electronic speed control 3. On / Off button 4. Cord rewind button 5. Bag full indicator 6. Hose connector 7. Carrying handle 8. Hose 9. Telescopic tube 10. Tube adjuster 11. Power cord 12. Floor Head 13.
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How to use your Vacuum Cleaner • This Vacuum Cleaner is intended for household use only. • Do not use this appliance outdoors. ASSEMBLY: Connecting the hose • Insert the hose connector (6) into the inlet of the appliance • Push the hose until the release button clicks into place. •...
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Adjusting the tube length The telescopic tube (9) can be adjusted as follows: Push the knob (10) and slide the tube to the desired length. Release the knob. Adjusting the suction head For vacuuming on carpets, switch the brush actuator (13) to the up position. For vacuuming on laminates, tiles, etc., switch the brush actuator to the down position.
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Hints for optimum use When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and work your way up. Position the appliance on the floor and do the stairs until halfway. Then carry the appliance to a stable position which is at least one stair below your working position, and do the top half of the stairs.
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• Do not use this appliance on animals • Disconnect the product from the electrical supply before emptying, cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on the appliance Technical data VM1000 Voltage (Volts) Power input (Watts) 2,000 Cable length (metres)
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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 it off with other household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.
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BLACK & DECKER HOME APPLIANCE 1 YEAR WARRANTY Black & Decker provides a 1 Year Warranty for this product from the date of purchase against defects due to defective materials or workmanship. Motor/element burn-outs due to voltage fluctuations are not covered under warranty.