Catalog No. FV5000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
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1-800-54-HOW-TO
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WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PURCHASE,
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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.
Form No. 243920-00 REV. 2
Cat. # FV5000 (SEPT. 02) Copyright © 2001 Black & Decker Printed in China
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Do not use or store outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• To prevent tripping accidents, store vacuum after each use.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not allow to be
used as a toy.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to any
authorized service facility.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, do not use cord as a handle, do not close a door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners, do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
• Keep work areas well lit.
• Do not vacuum any electrical appliances while they are plugged in.
• Do not pick up sharp objects that may damage vacuum or filters.
• Do not use to pick up any liquids, toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not insert accessories when unit is running.
• Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use on or near hot surfaces.
• Do not use without dirt bowl and filters in place.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COVER
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Unpack / Déballage / Desempacado
FIG. 1
D
FIG. 2
C
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG 3
FIG 4
Use / Utilisation / Uso
FIG. 6
FIG. 8
FIG. 10
C
B
A
B
FIG. 5
A
FIG. 7A
FIG. 7B
FIG. 9