Notice BLACK & DECKER VO1710

« those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury. ? Retain this manual for future reference. Using your appliance ? Make sure that the appliance is switched off before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply. ? Always take care when using the appliance. ? Do not use the appliance outdoors. ? Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. ? If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply. ? Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before ?tting or removing parts and before cleaning. Safety of others ? Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. ? Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. After use ? Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance. ? When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances. Inspection and repairs ? Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation. ? Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective. ? Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent. ? Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear. ? Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective. ? If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself. ? Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those speci?ed in this manual. Electrical safety This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. ? This appliance is not intended for use by young or in?rm persons without supervision. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. ? If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard. Additional safety instructions for vacuum cleaners ? Before use, always make sure that the ?lters are correctly seated. Do not use the appliance without all ?lters in place. ? Do not carry the appliance at the container handle. ? Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids. ? Do not use the appliance to pick up any materials that could catch ?re. ? Do not use the appliance near water. Do not immerse the appliance in water. ? Keep the motor draught away from your eyes and face. ? Keep children and animals at a safe distance when using this appliance. ? Always work from bottom up when using the appliance on stairs, and keep the appliance at least a stair below your working position. ? Always be aware... »