User manual BLACK & DECKER VN2200

[. . . ] Your Black & Decker vacuum cleaner has been designed to vacuum dry substances. This product is intended for household use only. When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage. Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance. [. . . ] A) Press the lock button (19) and slide the hose nozzle (20) into the tube (10) until it clicks into place. To remove the tube (10), press the lock button and pull the hose nozzle (20) out of the tube. Press the lock button (21) and slide the tube (10) into the head (7) until it clicks into place. To remove the head (7), press the lock button (21) and pull the tube (10) out of the head (7). Before use, pull a sufficient length of cord from the back of the appliance. After use, press the cord rewind button (6) to store the cord back into place. B) The extension tube (10) is made up of three pieces. To extend the middle / lower two pieces, press the lower adjustment button (23) and slide out the tube fully until it clicks into place. The upper two pieces can be adjusted in 11 steps. press the upper adjustment button knob (24) and slide the tube to the desired length. Make sure that the tube clicks into place. A) For vacuuming on carpets, switch the floor surface selector (25) into the up position. for vacuuming on laminates , tiles , etc. , switch the floor surface selector (25) into the down position. Switching on and off The on/off switch (4) can be operated by hand or foot. Vacuuming When operating the appliance, make sure that the hose is not trapped, twisted or blocked In case of overheating, a cut-out will operate and the appliance will automatically stop. If the appliance stops operating, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool for 2-3 hours. Hints for optimum use When working in confined spaces, temporarily remove the accessory holder from the tube to improve your scope. When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and work your way up. Position the appliance on the floor and do the stairs until halfway. Then carry the appliance to a stable position which is at least one stair below your working position, and do the top half of the stairs. A) Take care that the speed control switch is at the highest setting. [. . . ] Press the lower door latch (32) to release the lower door (fig. Pull the filter (34) off the filter holder (fig. Do not brush or use compressed air to clean the filter. Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of the filter with water. [. . . ]