CHARGING THE POWER PACK
THE BATTERIES IN YOUR POWER PACK ARE NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE FACTORY. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE THEM, THOROUGHLY READ ALL OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz power.
1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.
2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as shown in Figure below and let it charge initially for
9 hours. After the initial charge, under normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in
3 to 6 hours.
3. Remove pack from the charger and place in tool. NOTE: To remove the battery from the cordless
hand vacuum press down on the release button on the back of the battery and pull out.
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the tool or
charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.
WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery
terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product
kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap.
Without cap in place, battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to
battery.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. After normal usage, your power pack should be fully charged in 3 to 8 hours. If the power pack
is run-down completely, it may take up to 6 hours to become fully charged. Your power pack was
sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to use it, it must be charged
for at least 3 hours.
2. DO NOT charge the power pack in an air temperature below +40°F (4.5°C) or above +105°F
(40°C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the power pack. Longest life and
best performance can be obtained if power pack is charged when air temperature is about
+75°F (24°C).
3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal condition and
does not indicate a problem.
4. If the power pack does not charge properly –
(1) Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance.
(2) Check to see if the receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you
turn out the lights.
(3) Move charger and power pack to a surrounding air temperature of +40°F (4.5°C) to +105°F (40° C).
(4) If the receptacle and temperature are OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send
the power pack and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See "Tools
Electric"’ in yellow pages.
5. The power pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on the jobs which
were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using the cordless hand vacuum with the
power pack in a depleted condition.
6. To prolong power pack life, avoid leaving the power pack on charge for extended periods of time
(over 30 days without use). Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can significantly
reduce overall power pack life.
7. When the battery is inserted into the charger, the red “Charging Indicator” light will come on
indicating that there is contact between the battery and charger. The light will stay on as long
as the battery is in the charger and the charger is plugged into a working outlet. It WILL NOT
flash, go out or change to a different color when the charging cycle is complete.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE UNIT.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow to
be used as a toy.
■ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging base in water or other liquid.
■ Do not use Cordless Hand vacuum to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
■ Do not use wet/dry hand vacs to pick up toxic substances, flammable or combustible liquids such
as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
■ Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
■ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after the appliance
malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to any authorized service facility.
■ Do not use Cordless Hand Vacuum outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not use the wet/dry hand
vacs outdoors.
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to disconnect from
an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
■ 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.
■ Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
■ Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
■ Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product; do not attempt to charge this product
with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
■ Do not insert accessories when unit is running.
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
■ Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
■ Do not operate the unit without a filter in place. Replace a damaged filter promptly.
■ Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches or hot ashes.
■ Do not use on or near hot surfaces.
■ Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
■ This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
■ Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
■ Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.
■ This product includes rechargeable nickel cadmium 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.
Catalog Nos. SPV1400, SPV1450, SPV1800, SPV140F, SPV180F
FORM NO. 587143-00 PRINTED IN CHINA OCT. ‘03
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