Black & Decker HLVA315J Guide D'utilisation page 5

Intended Use
Your BLACK+DECKER vacuum has been designed for
vacuuming everyday dry messes. This appliance is intended
for household use only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING:
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as
asbestos and lead in lead based paint.

WARNING:
repair the appliance.

WARNING:
ambient temperatures below 39 °F (4 °C) or above 104 °F (40 °C).
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the appliance
outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and increase risk of fire.

WARNING:
electrical shock or injury:
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do
not put charging base in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
• 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, 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 charger, including charger plug, and charger
terminals with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening 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 care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such
as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Some household dust
Do not attempt to modify or
Do not charge the battery at
To reduce the risk of fire,
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer
to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for
commercial or industrial use.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
• The unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and
hot surfaces.
• Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet
(120V/60Hz).
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine cleaning
or maintenance.
• Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched on, as
sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being discharged
from the air vents, especially after cleaning / replacement of the
filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.
• This product includes rechargeable li-ion batteries. Do not
incinerate batteries as they will explode at high temperatures.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions.
If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of potassium hydroxide,
gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2)
neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If
the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean
water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Safety Warnings
a ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off‑position before picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the
switch or energizing an appliance that has the switch on,
invites accidents.
b ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
c ) Use appliance only with specifically designed battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
d ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
e ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
f ) Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
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