BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster® Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Intended Use

The BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster® handheld vacuum cleaner is designed for light dry vacuum cleaning purposes (Models: NVC115JL, NVC115W, NVC115WA, NVC215W, NVCW215WA, NVC220WC). It is intended for household use only.

The BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster® handheld vacuum cleaner is designed for light wet and dry vacuum cleaning purposes (Models: WDC115WA, WDC215WA). It is intended for household use only.

Safety Instructions

Warning! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

When using battery-powered appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal injury, and material damage.

• Read this manual carefully before using the appliance.
• Retain this manual for future reference.

Using Your Appliance

• Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids or any materials that could catch fire.
• Do not use the appliance near water.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Never pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger from the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 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 understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Inspection and Repairs

• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorized repair agent.
• Regularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace the charger if the lead is damaged or defective.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

Additional Safety Instructions & Residual Risks

Even with the application of relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These include injuries caused by touching moving parts, hot parts, or during the changing of parts or accessories, and injuries caused by prolonged use of the appliance. Ensure you take regular breaks when using the appliance for prolonged periods.

Batteries and Chargers

Batteries

• Never attempt to open the battery for any reason.
• Do not expose the battery to water or heat.
• Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40°C.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 40°C.
• Charge only using the charger provided with the appliance/tool.
• Do not damage/deform the battery pack either by puncture or impact, as this may create a risk of injury and fire.
• Do not charge damaged batteries.
• Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. If you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
• In case of skin or eye contact, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

Chargers

• Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
• Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.
• Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the battery in the appliance/tool with which it was supplied.
• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized BLACK+DECKER Service Centre to avoid a hazard.
• Do not expose the charger to water.
• Do not open or probe the charger.
• The appliance/tool/battery must be placed in a well-ventilated area when charging.

Electrical Safety

Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

Symbols on the Charger

The tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. The charging base is intended for indoor use only.

Labels on Appliance

The following symbols appear on this appliance along with the date code:

• NVC115JL/NVC115W/NVC115WA/WDC115WA: Only use with charger SSC-040015EU/S003BDV0500015
• NVC215W/NVC215WA/NVC220WC/WDC215WA: Only use with charger SSC-080015EU/S003BEV0800015

Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features:

1. On/off switch
2. Bowl release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Charger base (NVC115W, NVC115WA, NVC215W, NVC215WA, NVC220WC, WDC115WA, WDC215WA units only).
5. Charger jack plug (NVC115JL unit only).
6. Retractable crevice tool (NVC215W, NVC215WA and NVC220WC Only)
7. Brush tool (NVC115WA, NVC215WA, NVC220WC, WDC115WA and WDC215WA Only)
8. Crevice tool (NVC115WA Only)
9. Squeegee (WDC115WA and WDC215WA units Only)

Figure A: Components

1. Dry pick up cloth filter (NVC units Only)
2. Pre-filter (NVC units Only)
3. Wet/Dry foam insert (WDC units Only)
4. Wet/Dry deflector (WDC units Only)

Installation

Wall Mounting (NVC115W, NVC115WA, NVC215W, NVC215WA, NVC220WC, WDC115WA, WDC215WA units only) (Fig. B)

The product can be attached to a wall to provide a convenient storage and charging point for the appliance.

When fixing to a wall, make sure that the fixing method is suitable for the wall type and is appropriate to the weight of the appliance.

• Mark the location of the screw holes (within reach of an electrical outlet for charging the vac while it is on the wall bracket).
• Fix the mounting bracket to the wall using appropriate screws and plugs for the type of wall and weight of the appliance.
• Hang the appliance on the wall by placing the opening on the base of the vac over the hook in the wall mount charging bracket.

Assembly

Accessories (Fig. C)

These models may be supplied with some of the following accessories:

• A squeegee tool (9) for wet use on hard surfaces.
• A brush tool (6) for furniture and stairs.
• A crevice tool (8) for confined spaces.
• A pet brush tool (7) for pet hair removal.

Note: Never use the pet brush tool directly on a pet.

Fitting (Fig. C)

• Insert the appropriate accessory into the front of the appliance. Make sure that the accessory is pushed fully in.

Retractable Crevice Tool (NVC215W, NVC215WA and NVC220WC units only) (Fig. D)

• Extend the crevice tool (5) as shown in figure D, until it clicks in place.
• To retract the crevice tool, push down on the button (5a) and slide back into the dust bowl (3) as shown in figure D.

Operation

Charging the Battery

Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least 24 hours. Warning! Before charging, be sure to empty all liquid contents and dry thoroughly, to avoid damage to your appliance.

Charging the battery via charger base (NVC115W, NVC115WA, NVC215W, NVC215WA, NVC220WC, WDC115WA, WDC215WA units only) (Fig. B)

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off. The battery will not be charged with the on/off switch (1) pressed.
• Place the appliance on the charging bracket (4).
• Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
• Leave the appliance to charge for at least 21 hours. The charger may become warm during charging; this is normal. The appliance can be left connected to the charger indefinitely.
• Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C.

Charging the battery via charger jack plug (NVC115JL unit only) (Fig. B1)

• Make sure that the appliance is switched off. The battery will not be charged with the on/off switch (1) pressed.
• Insert the charger jack plug (4a) into the charging port (4b).
• Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
• The LED indicator will light up.
• Leave the appliance to charge for at least 21 hours. The charger may become warm during charging; this is normal. The appliance can be left connected to the charger indefinitely.
• Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C.

Switching On and Off (Fig. E)

• To switch the appliance on, press and hold the on/off switch (1).
• To switch the appliance off, release the on/off switch (1).

Dry Pick Up (NVC units Only)

For everyday spills of dry material. Warning! Never pick up wet applications with these units.

Wet and Dry Pick Up (WDC units Only)

• For everyday spills of dry material, use your appliance without the squeegee accessory. Warning! Your product is designed for light spills only.
• This appliance can also be used to pick up everyday liquid spills. Use the squeegee accessory on non-absorbent, hard surfaces. On absorbent surfaces, such as carpet, your appliance will pick up wet spills better without the accessory.
• For best performance on hard surface wet pickups, insert squeegee into the bowl nozzle opening.
• For best results, hold the appliance at an angle of 45° and pull it slowly towards you.
• Do not fill the bowl beyond the end of the intake chute. If there is any liquid in the bowl, do not turn the unit upside down, sideways, point the nozzle upward, or shake the vac excessively.
• After picking up liquid substances, clean the appliance and filter immediately. Mold and mildew may form if the unit is not properly cleaned after wet pickups.
• Before charging, be sure to empty all liquid contents and dry thoroughly, to avoid damage to your appliance.

Optimising Suction Force

To keep the suction force optimized, the filters must be cleared regularly during use.

Emptying and Cleaning the Product

Removing the Dust Bowl and Filters (Fig. F & G)

Warning! The filters are reusable and should be cleaned regularly.

• Press the bowl release button (2) and pull the dust bowl (3) straight off.
• While holding the dust bowl over a bin or sink, pull out the filter to empty the contents of the bowl.
• To replace the dust bowl, place it back onto the handle until it "clicks" firmly into position.
• Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean filters.

Foam Insert (Fig. H) (WDC units Only)

• Place the foam insert (12) into the centre of the wet/dry deflector (13).
• Warning! Never use the appliance for wet applications without the water deflector and foam insert fitted.

Pre-filter (Fig. I) (NVC units Only)

The filter and pre-filter can be separated to allow better cleaning.

• Twist the pre-filter (11) in an anti-clockwise direction and lift from the filter (10).
• Warning! Never pick up wet applications with these units.

Cleaning the Dust Bowls and Filters

• The dust bowls and filters can be washed in warm soapy water.
• Make sure that the filters and the dust bowl are dry before re-fitting.

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.

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/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.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/cordless power tools:

• Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
• Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/tool if it has a separate battery pack.
• Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then switch off.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
• Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Protecting the Environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Products and batteries contain materials that can be recovered or recycled to reduce the demand for raw materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries in accordance with local provisions. More information is available at www.2helpU.com.

Technical Data

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers consumers a 24-month guarantee from the date of purchase. This guarantee is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.

To claim on the guarantee, the claim must be in accordance with Black&Decker Terms and Conditions and you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorized repair agent. Terms and conditions of the Black&Decker 2-year guarantee and the location of your nearest authorized repair agent can be obtained on the Internet at www.2helpU.com, or by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual.

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