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User manual Black & Decker, model CV1400

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Hints for optimum use • When working in confined spaces, temporarily remove the accessory holder from the tube to improve your scope. • 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. Carrying the appliance (fig. H) During use the appliance can be carried using the handle (4). • Tilt the handle into positition as shown. Temporarily parking the suction head (fig. I) • Use the park position (23) for a temporary parking of the suction head. Storing the appliance (fig. J) CAUTION: When storing the appliance, switch the appliance off and unplug it. • Make sure that the cord is fully rewound. • Park the tube by placing the ridges on the head and the tube in the corresponding slots on the appliance as shown. The locking device (24) engages automatically. • Store the appliance in a dry location. The appliance can be carried at the integrated handle (25). • To take the tube from the appliance for use, press one of the lock buttons and lift the tube and head out of the parking slots. Maintenance IMPORTANT: UNPLUG VACUUM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your vacuum. Never let any liquid get inside the vacuum; never immerse any part of the vacuum into a liquid. Note: Make sure the vacuum is completely dry before using it. Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on the appliance, unplug the appliance. • Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth. • Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Emptying the container (fig. K & L) The container (26) must be emptied when the red container full indicator (16) is lit or if the container is visibly full. • Remove the container from the appliance by releasing the container retaining clip (27) and lifting the container at the handle (28) (fig. K). • Slightly retract the hook (29) to remove the cover (5) from the container (26) (fig. L). • Empty the container as necessary. • Clean the filter as described below. • Re-fit the cover (5), taking care that the hook (29) clicks back in place. • Re-insert the container into the appliance until the clip (27) engages. Cleaning CAUTION: Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and unplug it. • From time to time wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Do not immerse the appliance in water. Cleaning the container filter (fig. K - N) The container filter prevents dust and dirt from entering the motor housing. The filter is re-usable and should be cleaned regularly. • Remove the container from the appliance (fig. K). • Remove the cover (5) from the container (26) (fig. L). • Pull the filter (31) off the filter holder (32) (fig. M). • Shake off excess dust by tapping the filter into a dustbin. • Gently clean the folds of the filter (32) using the brush (14) (fig. N). CAUTION: Only use the brush provided to clean the filter. Do not use compressed air to clean the filter. • Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before re-inserting it. CAUTION: Do not wash the inside of the filter. • Replace the filter. • Re-fit the cover. • Re-insert the container into the appliance. Cleaning the motor filter (fig. K & O) The motor filter prevents particles and larger objects from entering the motor housing when the container is removed. The filter is re-usable and should be cleaned regularly. • Remove the container from the appliance (fig. K). • Take the filter (33) out (fig. O). • Brush any loose dust off the filter. • Replace the filter. • Re-insert the container into the appliance. Replacing the filters (fig. K - Q) CAUTION: Do not operate vacuum without filters in place. If the container filter is damaged or fails to operate properly, it must be replaced. When replacing the container filter, the motor filter and the outlet filters have to be replaced as well. Replacement filter sets are available by calling 1-800-54-HOW-TO (1-800-544-6986). Replacing the container filter (fig. K - M) • Proceed as described above to replace the filter (31). Replacing the motor filter (fig. K & O) • Proceed as described above to replace the filter (33). Replacing the outlet filters (fig. P & Q) • Open the cover (34). • Remove the old filters (35). • Insert the new filters as shown. • Close the cover. Polarized Plug Safety Instructions: Polarized Plugs To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than t...