ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
CORDED STICK VACUUM
BXVMS600E
Dear customer,
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a BLACK+DECKER
brand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the
fact that it exceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully
satisfactory use and long product life can be assured.
Read these instructions carefully before switching on the
appliance and keep them for future reference. Failure to
follow and observe these instructions could lead to an
accident.
SAFETY ADVICE AND WARN-
INGS
♦ This appliance can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and under-
stand the hazards involved.
♦ Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children with-
out supervision
♦ This appliance is not a toy. Children
should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
♦ Disconnect the appliance from the
mains when not in use and before
undertaking any cleaning task.
♦ If the connection to the mains has
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been damaged, it must be replaced,
take the appliance to an authorised
technical support service. Do not
attempt to disassemble or repair
the appliance by yourself in order to
avoid a hazard.
♦ CAUTION: In order to avoid a haz-
ard due to inadvertent resetting of
the thermal protector, this appliance
must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that
is regularly switched on and off by
the utility.
♦ Ensure that the voltage indicated on the rating label
matches the mains voltage before plugging in the
appliance.
♦ Connect the appliance to a socket that can supply a
minimum of 10 amperes.
♦ The appliance's plug must fit into the mains socket prop-
erly. Do not alter the plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
♦ Do not force the power cord. Never use the power cord
to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
♦ Check the state of the power cord. Damaged or tangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
♦ Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
♦ Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
♦ If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately
disconnect the appliance from the mains to prevent the
possibility of an electric shock.
♦ Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the floor, if
there are visible signs of damage or if it has a leak.
♦ Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or exposed
to moisture. If water gets into the appliance, this will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Use and care:
♦ Do not use the appliance without its filter(s) correctly in
place.
♦ Do not use the appliance if its accessories are not
properly fitted.
♦ Do not use the appliance to gather up water or any other
liquid.