FLEX™ VAC INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBERS HFVB315J HFVB320J PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FUCTIONAL DESCRIPTION unit is switched on, as sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being discharged from the air vents, especially after cleaning / replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed. 1. On/off power switch 2. Removable handle 3. Locking ring 4. Hose 5. Dust container door 6. LED charging indicator 7. Battery housing 8. Door latch 9. Bowl release button 10. Removable bowl 11. Accessory clip 12. 2-in-1 nozzle accessory 13. Crevice tool 14. P et hair tool 15.
While charging, the charger may get warm, this is perfectly normal and safe. It is safe to leave the appliance connected to the charger indefinitely. The charger automatically reduces power consumption when charging is complete. the main appliance. The hose can extend up to approximately 4 feet (1.21m). To place the handle and hose back onto the main appliance, wrap the hose back underneath and around the vac making sure that the hose fits between the two “feet” of the appliance.
VACUUMING • When operating the appliance, make sure the hose is not trapped, twisted or blocked. Two hose positions while vacuuming: 1. You can vacuum with the handle (2) and hose (4) wrapped around the main appliance. Cleaning in this mode is great for quick pick-ups because the vac is in it’s most compact form. 2. You can vacuum with the handle (2) and hose (4) unwrapped from the main appliance allowing you to reach up to approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) from the appliance.
CLEANING THE DUST CONTAINER (FIGURE J - K) • Unwrap the hose (4) and handle (2) from the main part of the appliance. • Push and hold the release button on the opposite side of the handle from the dust container door (5). • Rotate the handle toward the back of the appliance as shown in figure J. • Pull the dust container to the side, away from the base of the appliance. • Remove the pre-filter (18) and filter (19) from the appliance by twisting the filter to the right and pulling it from the appliance.
authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. THE RBRC™ SEAL The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the LI-ION battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by BLACK+DECKER.
