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Shake off excess dust by tapping the filter into a dustbin.
x
Warning! Do not brush or use compressed air to clean the
filter.
Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter
x
with water. Allow the filter to dry for 24 hours before re-
inserting it.
Warning! Do not wash the inside of the filter.
Take out the filter set (38) located right below the grid
x
and brush off any loose dust before re-inserting it.
Replace the container filter and tighten it.
x
Re-fit the cartridge.
x
Cleaning the motor filter (fig. L & Q)
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.
Open the lid (31) (fig. L).
x
Take the filter (39) out (fig. Q).
x
Brush any loose dust off the filter.
x
Replace the filter.
x
Close the lid.
x
Replacing the filters (fig. L - R)
The container filter should be replaced every 6 to 9 months
and whenever worn or damaged. When replacing the
container filter, the motor filter and the outlet filters have to
be replaced as well. Replacement filter sets are available from
your Black & Decker dealer.
Replacing the container filter (fig. L - P)
Proceed as described above to replace the filters.
x
Replacing the motor filter (fig. L & Q)
Proceed as described above to replace the filter.
x
VO1700A - Replacing the outlet filter (fig. R)
Open the cover (40).
x
Remove the old filter (41).
x
Insert the new filter as shown.
x
Close the cover.
x
VO1700/VO1710 - Replacing the HEPA filter (fig. R)
The HEPA filter reduces the amount of dust exiting the motor
housing to a minimum.
Proceed as described above to replace the filter.
x
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
x
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
x
plug.
12
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
x
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
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
Technical data
Voltage
(Australia & New Zealand)
Power input
Cable length
Container size
Weight
VO1700A
VO1700
VO1710
V
230
230
V
240
AC
W
1,700
1,700
m
4.5
5
l
2.5
2.5
kg
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