Instruction manual
5
Intended use
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster
®
hand-held vacuum
cleaner has been designed for light dry vacuum cleaning
purposes. This appliance is intended for household use only.
General appliance safety warnings
Warning! When using mains-powered/cordless
appliances, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
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.
The term "appliance" in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) appliance or battery-operated (cordless)
appliance.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate your appliance in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
area or touch the appliance supply cord.
Keep children, bystanders and animals away while
operating an appliance. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not open body casing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating an appliance. Do not use an
appliance while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating an appliance may result in serious
personal injury.
Where required, use personal protective equipment.
Protective equipment such as eye protection, dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance.
Carrying appliances with your finger on the switch or
energising appliances that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the appliance in
unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Appliance use and care
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.
Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any appliance that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the appliance before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
appliances. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
Where applicable, keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Electrical safety
Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) appliance. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Do not expose appliance to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a appliance will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the appliance. Keep cord away
!