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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
1-800-54-HOW-TO
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PURCHASE,
CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (1-800-544-6986).
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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL
PRODUCTO.
Catalog Series SB400 - SB600
FORM NO. 388578
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow
to be used as a toy.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Battery Charger in water or other liquid.
Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
Always wear eye protection when using the Scrubber with irritating substances. You may
also want to use rubber gloves. Read and follow manufacturer's instructions on the cleaning
agent you use.
Always store unit indoors.
Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from moving parts.
Do not insert attachments/accessories when unit is running.
Do not use or immerse unit without Battery Cover in place.
This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BATTERY AND CHARGER
Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed
metal end (Fig. 1). Do not place battery in aprons, pockets, drawers, etc.
with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without protective battery cap. The
battery could short circuit causing fire, personal injury, or damage to the battery.
A red battery cap is provided for use when carrying the battery or while
battery is stored in a pocket, etc. Remove cap before placing battery in
charger or Scrubber (Fig. 2).
Never attempt to open the battery for any reason. If the housing of
the battery breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not recharge.
Do not charge a battery if it is wet or shows any evidence of corrosion.
Do not incinerate the battery. It can explode in a fire. A small leakage from the battery cell
may occur under extreme usage, charging, or temperature conditions. This does not indicate
a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
(1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or
vinegar, (3) if the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a mini-
mum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention. NOTE: The liquid is a 20-35% solution of potassi-
um hydroxide.
Do not use an extension cord. Plug the Charger directly into an electrical outlet.
Use the Charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
Charge the battery only with a VersaPak
Do not use Charger in wet or damp conditions. It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use
the Charger near sinks, or tubs. Do not immerse in water.
Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. The
Charger should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
Do not use Charger for any uses other than charging VersaPak
may explode.
Do not operate Charger with damaged cord or plug — have them replaced immediately.
Do not operate Charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way. Return the appliance to any authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not disassemble Charger.
For best results, do not charge a battery when it or air temperature is BELOW 40°F (5°C) or
above 105°F (40°C).
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Séries SB400-SB600 Series
(544-6986)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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battery Charger.
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batteries. Other batteries
Unplug the Charger when not in use and before cleaning or maintenance.
Do not abuse the cord. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, never carry
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the Charger by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect; instead, grasp the Charger plug and
pull to disconnect. Keep Charger cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR VP131 CHARGER
Use only under adult supervision, keep out of the reach of children.
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Ensure outlet is secured and completely intact. Do not plug charger into a loose wall
outlet.
For best results, do not combine a silver label (NiCd) and a gold label (NiMH) battery
pack in the same tool as damage may result to the batteries.
Scrub Pad & Disc/Almohadilla para restregar y disco/
1
Tampon et disque à récurer
Scrubber/Limpiador/Récureur
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On/Off Switch/Interruptor/Interrupteur
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Battery Cover/Cubierta de la batería/ Couvercle de la
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VersaPak
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VersaPak
Battery Charger/Cargador/Chargeur
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Protective Battery Cap/Cubierta protectora de la
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How To Use
BEFORE FIRST USE AND TIPS
• The VersaPak
battery in the Charger unit for at least 6 hours before first use. See "Charging the
Battery".
• Be sure a VersaPak
snapped firmly in place.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
If your battery arrives with a protective red cap already in place, be sure to remove the cap by
simply pulling it off before attempting to charge the battery.
1. Plug in the Charger and insert the metal end of the battery into the Charger (See 5 & 6 in
callout illustration).
2. An indicator light will come on to show that the battery is charging and will remain lit as long
Fig. 1
as the battery is in the Charger. If this is your first use, let the battery charge for 6 hours.
After normal usage, your battery should be fully charged in 3 hours or less. If the battery is
completely run down, you may have to charge it for up to 6 hours again.
3. While charging, the Charger may hum and feel warm to touch. This is normal.
4. If a battery does not charge properly:
Fig. 2
• check the current at the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other appliance there to see
if it will work,
• see if the outlet is connected to a wall switch which controls the power,
• move the Charger and battery to a surrounding air temperature of +40°F (5°C) to
105°F (40°C).
5. The battery should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power to clean.
Typically, run time will be approximately 30 minutes, depending on use. DO NOT CON
TINUE TO USE THE SCRUBBER with a depleted battery.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
1. To install a battery, be sure you have removed the red protective cap by pulling it off.
Keep the cap for use when storing the battery outside of the Charger (in a drawer, etc.).
2. Remove the Battery Cover by twisting and pulling it off. Slide the battery—metal side
first—all the way into the unit. Replace the battery cover by fitting it over the end of
the battery and pushing down until it snaps into place. (A)
3. To remove the battery, take off the Battery Cover and pull the battery stick out.
IMPORTANT: If some water leaks into the unit, it will not affect performance. However,
should the unit or battery accidentally fall into water without the Battery Cover in place,
shake out loose liquid and allow to air dry overnight.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Battery Stick/Batería VersaPak
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battery stick is not fully charged when packed in the carton. Charge the
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battery is installed before using the Scrubber and the Battery Cover is
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