Black & Decker BV3100 Type 1 Manual - BV3100 - Page 3

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of children. • DO NOT vacuum water, other liquids, or wet objects. Never immerse any part of the tool in liquid. • DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. • MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance. • DO NOT attempt to repair the blower/vac. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by Black & Decker service centers or authorized service stations, always using Black & Decker replacement parts. • DO NOT operate blower/vac in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. • KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the tool. Do not blow debris in directions of bystanders. • INSPECT THE AREA before using the tool. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. As a vacuum, the tool is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. WARNING: Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors. • DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs. • DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. WARNING: Cut Hazard. Turn off and unplug unit, then wait until fan stops or at least 10 seconds before removing the blower or vacuum tube assemblies. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Not recommended for use by children. • DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from tool without first unplugging it. • USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. • DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center. • DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow. Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances Your Blower/Vac is double-insulated to give you added safety. In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words double insulated or "double insulation". The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. • KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • TURN OFF all controls before unplugging. 3