Black & Decker HLVC315J10 Instruction Manual - Page 10

English MAINTENANCE  WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and lock off the tool before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can cause injury. Your BLACK+DECKER power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Cleaning  WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this procedure.  WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. Dust Bowl (Fig. G)  WARNING: Never use this cordless hand vacuum without its filters. IMPORTANT: Maximum dust collection will only be obtained with clean filters and an empty dust bowl. If dust begins to fall back out of the product after it is switched off, this indicates that the dust bowl is full and requires emptying To Empty the Dust Bowl (Fig. G) 1. Place the dust bowl over a trash bin and remove the dust bowl 5 from the main housing 4 by twisting the dust bowl 5 counterclockwise and pulling the dust bowl away from the main housing. 2. Remove the filter assembly 10 by pulling it out of the dust bowl 5 . 3. Shake or lightly brush any dust from the filter assembly. 4. Empty the dust from the dust bowl 5 into a trash bin and wash if necessary. Ensure that the dust bowl is completely dry before using. 5. Place filter assembly into position in the dust bowl. 6. Install the dust bowl 5 onto the main housing 4 , ensuring the dust bowl tabs 18 aligns with the main housing slots 17 as shown in Fig. G and rotate the dust bowl clockwise to lock it firmly into position. Cleaning the Filters (Fig. G) Removing Pre‑filter 1. Place the dust bowl over a trash bin and remove the dust bowl 5 from the main housing 4 by twisting the dust bowl 5 counterclockwise and pulling the dust bowl away from the main housing. 2. Remove the filter assembly 10 by pulling it out of the dust bowl. 3. Twist counterclockwise and pull the pre‑filter 11 to seperate it from the filter 12 . 4. Remove the pre‑filter and shake or lightly brush any dust from the filter and pre‑filter. 5. Empty any dust from the dust bowl 5 into a trash bin and wash if necessary. Ensure that the dust bowl is completely dry before using. 6. Wash the pre‑filter 11 and filter 12 regularly using warm, soapy water. Ensure that both are completely dry for 12 hours before using. 7. Install the pre‑filter onto the filter, ensuring the filter tabs 20 aligns with the pre‑filter slots 19 and rotate the pre‑filter clockwise to lock it firmly into position. 8. Install the filter assembly into the dust bowl. 9. Install the dust bowl onto the main housing, ensuring the dust bowl tabs 18 aligns with the main housing slots 17 as shown in Fig. G and rotate the dust bowl clockwise to lock it firmly into position. Cleaning the Filter 1. Once the filter and pre‑filter are removed from the dust bowl shake off or lightly brush any dust from the pre‑filter 11 and filter 12 . 2. Rinse out the dust bowl with warm soapy water. 3. Wash the filters regularly using warm, soapy water and ensure that it is completely dry before using again. The cleaner the filter is, the better the product will perform. 4. It is very important that the filters are completely dry and correctly in position before use. 5. Ensure the filters are completely dry for 12 hours before refitting. 6. Follow instructions in the Removing pre‑filter section for assembly instructions. Replacing the Filters The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and whenever worn or damaged. Replacement filters are available from your BLACK+DECKER dealer. Visit www.blackanddecker.com to locate dealers. • Remove the old filters as described in Cleaning the Filters. • Fit the new filters as described in Cleaning the Filters. • Only use BLACK+DECKER replacement filter: HLVCF10 8