Black & Decker VM400 manual

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    1400W 1600W 1800W V ACUUM CLEANERS MODELS: VM400 / VM650 / VM800 AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND Consistent with our continuing product development, improvements may have been made which render the contents of this instruction manual slightly different to the product received.[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations ! On the purchase of your Black & Decker V acuum Cleaner To ensure the best results from your V acuum Cleaner please read these safety and usage instructions carefully . If you have any questions or queries after reading this user manual please do not hesitate to call our Service and Information Centre. Service and Information C[...]

  • Page 3

    VM400 Parts Identification 1. Telescopic chrome tube 2. Rotary hose 3. Accessories compartment 4. Filter 5. Electronic speed control 6. Electronic dust bag indicator 7. ON/OFF switch 8. Auto cord rewind 9. Roller brush VM650 Parts Identification 1. Telescopic chrome tube 2. Rotary hose 3. Accessories compartment 4. HEPA Filter 5. Electronic speed c[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance. • To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT IMMERS[...]

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    Extend the chrome tube to the desired length by pressing on the button and pulling the tube apart. To attach the flexible hose to the vacuum cleaner, push the end of the pivoting head on the flexible hose into the attachment point of the vacuum cleaner. Make sure that the plug is correctly inserted into the socket. To remove the flexible hose from [...]

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    Change of Filters Motor protection filter The filter is located in the dust bag compartment and protects the motor from dust. To reach this filter, lift up the grill which secures it and replace it with a new one after emptying the dust bag 5 times Attention: Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the motor protection filter. Air outlet filter Filte[...]

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    AUSTRALIA Black & Decker (Australia) Pty Ltd 20 Fletcher Road, MOOROOLBARK, Vic 3138 Tel: (03) 8720 5100 Fax: (03) 9727 5904 Service Department: Tel: (03) 9727 5904 Fax: 1800 654 155 For Repair or Service See “Electric Tools-Retail and/or Repairs” section of Yellow Pages, otherwise Tel: 1800 654 155 to be connected to your nearest Service A[...]

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    Black & Decker welcomes you as a purchaser of this product from our range of Home Workshop and Garden Tools and Accessories. All our products are engineered and manufactured to ensure the highest standards of reliability and performance during use, and are supported in After Sales Service by a wide network of Black & Decker Authorised Servi[...]