4
3
2
1
UK
Ireland
Australia
New Zealand
6
5
17
D
E
19 20
10
18
F
G
2
4
21
H
I
3
22
23
24
J
K
L
M
N
4
-
-
Wear eye protection.
Intended use
Keep the air intake free from
obstructions to prevent the motor
from overheating.
Do not point the air outlet at
yourself, bystanders or animals.
Do not exceed the recommended
pressure of the item to be inflated.
Your Black & Decker Dustbuster® Mini
Vac has been designed for light dry vacuum
cleaning, as well as for light blowing and
inflating purposes. This product is
intended for household use only.
-
-
Safety instructions
Warning! 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.
The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in
this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
After use
Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
When not in use, the appliance
should be stored in a dry place.
Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Do not use the appliance to pick up
liquids or any materials that could
catch fire.
Do not use the appliance to pick up
sharp objects that could damage the
filter or other parts.
Do not use the appliance near water.
Do not immerse the appliance in
water.
Keep the motor draught away from
your eyes and face.
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.
Regularly check the power supply
cord for damage. 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.
Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specified
in this manual.
Do not use the appliance without the
dust bowl or filters in place.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Keep children and animals at a safe
distance when using this appliance.
Do not leave the appliance
unattended while it is connected to
the power supply.
Never pull the power supply cord to
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
When using the appliance for blowing
or inflating purposes:
5
f. Vacuuming carpeted floors
g. Vacuuming hard floors
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.
The brush tool (5) and the crevice tool (6)
are stored at the underside of the
appliance. To fit an accessory, proceed
as follows (fig. D):
Take the accessories from 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.
Do not use the appliance to vacuum
any electrical appliances while they
are plugged in.
Insert the appropiate accessory into
the front of the appliance.
Fitting the accessories for blowing
and inflating
The accessories provided can be used in
various combinations, depending on the
task (fig. C):
Features
a. Blowing
b. Inflating
1. On/off switch
2. Release button
3. Clogged filter indicator
4. Dust bowl
To increase your working range, it is also
possible to fit the tubes to the end of the
hose.
Fig. A
5. Brush tool
6. Crevice tool
7. Bowl adaptor
8. Floor head
9. Hose
To fit the accessories, proceed as follows
(fig. E & F):
Open the exhaust filter holder (17).
Insert the blow adaptor (10) into the
opening (18). Make sure it fits snug
against the rear of the appliance.
Insert the other accessories as shown.
For inflating purposes, fit an inflator
adaptor to the hose (fig. G):
Align the tab (19) on the adaptor with
the hole (20) in the hose end.
Push the adaptor on the hose until it
clicks into place.
10. Blow adaptor
11. Tubes
12. Tool adaptor
13. Blow diffuser
14. Small inflator adaptor
15. Medium inflator adaptor
16. Large inflator adaptor
Assembly
Warning! Make sure that the appliance
is switched off and unplugged.
To remove the adaptor, lift up the tab
and pull the adaptor off the hose.
Use
Fitting the accessories (fig. A - G)
Warning! Before connecting to the
power supply, make sure that the
appliance is switched off.
Fitting the accessories for vacuuming
The accessories provided can be used in
various combinations, depending on the
task (fig. B):
a. General vacuuming / dusting
b. Vacuuming in confined spaces
c. Vacuuming stairs
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, set the on/off
switch (1) to position I.
To switch the tool off, set the on/off
switch to position O.
d. Vacuuming upholstery
e. Vacuuming in corners
Warning! Make sure the accessories are
securely attached before switching on.
6
Keep a firm grip on the appliance, and
especially the hose, when switching on
and during use.
Remove the filter (24) from the filter
holder (fig. K).
Brush any loose dust off the filter.
Wash the filter in warm, soapy water.
The bowl and the filter holder can
also be washed if necessary. Do not
immerse the appliance in water.
Make sure the dust bowl, filter holder
and filter are completely dry.
Refit the filter and the filter holder
(fig. L).
Using the inflator adaptors (fig. H)
Choose the appropiate adaptor for
the item to be inflated.
During inflation, the airflow can be
adjusted by covering the hole (21)
with your thumb.
Do not over-inflate or exceed the
recommended pressure of the item to
be inflated.
Warning! The hole in the inflator adaptor
acts as a relief valve to prevent over-
inflating. Do not permanently cover the
hole.
Refit the dust bowl onto the
appliance. Make sure the dust bowl
clicks into place (fig. M).
Cleaning the exhaust filter (fig. E)
Open the exhaust filter holder (17).
Remove the filter from the filter holder.
Wash and dry the filter as described
above.
Resetting the motor thermal
safeguard
The motor of the appliance is fitted with a
thermal safeguard. This device
automatically switches the appliance off
in case of overheating. If this occurs,
proceed as follows:
Switch the appliance off and remove
the plug from the wall socket.
Allow the unit to cool. When the unit
has cooled down, check and clean
the filters.
Refit the filter and close the exhaust
filter holder.
Warning! Never use the appliance
without the filters. Optimum dust
collection will only be achieved with clean
filters and an empty dust bowl. If dust
begins to fall back out of the appliance
after switching it off, this indicates that
the dust bowl is full and must be emptied.
Re-insert the plug in the wall socket
and switch the appliance on.
Replacing the filters
The filters should be replaced every 6 to
9 months and whenever worn or
damaged. Replacement filters are
available from your Black & Decker
dealer (cat. no. VHF70).
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Remove the old filters as described
above.
Cleaning the dust bowl and filters
(fig. E & I - M)
Fit the new filters as described above.
When the dirt bowl is full or the filters are
clogged, a coloured indicator becomes
visible in the looking glass (3). When this
happens, check the appliance for clogs,
empty the dirt bowl and clean the filters.
Storage (fig. N)
Wrap the power supply cord around
the appliance and clip the plug to the
cord.
The filters are re-usable and should be
cleaned regularly.
Store the appliance in a dry location.
Press the release button (2) and
remove the dust bowl (4) (fig. I).
Empty the dust bowl.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection.
Depress the latch (22) and remove
the filter holder (23) (fig. J).
Z
This product must not be
disposed of with normal
household waste.
7
Should you find one day that your
Black & Decker product needs
replacement, or if it is of no further use to
you, do not dispose of it with household
waste. Make this product available for
separate collection.
EC declaration of conformity
VH780
Black & Decker declares that these
products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC,
EN 55014, EN 60335, EN 61000
Separate collection of used
LpA (sound pressure) 66 dB(A)
LWA (acoustic power) 79 dB(A)
z
products and packaging allows
materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled
materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw
materials.
Hand/arm weighted vibration 3.6 m/s2
The undersigned is responsible for
compilation of the technical file and
makes this declaration on behalf
of Black & Decker.
Local regulations may provide for
separate collection of electrical products
from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you
purchase a new product.
_
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
Black & Decker provides a facility for the
collection and recycling of Black & Decker
products once they have reached the
end of their working life. To take
advantage of this service please return
your product to any authorised repair
agent who will collect them on our behalf.
1-8-2008
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality
of its products and offers an outstanding
guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices
your statutory rights. The guarantee is
valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.
You can check the location of your
nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker
office at the address indicated in this
manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full
details of our after-sales service and
contacts are available on the Internet at:
If a Black & Decker product becomes
defective due to faulty materials,
workmanship or lack of conformity, within
24 months from the date of purchase,
Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected
to fair wear and tear or replace such
products to ensure minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:
The product has been used for trade,
professional or hire purposes;
The product has been subjected to
misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage
through foreign objects, substances
or accidents;
8
Repairs have been attempted by
persons other than authorised repair
agents or Black & Decker service
staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need
to submit proof of purchase to the seller
or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting
your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full
details of our after-sales service and
contacts are available on the Internet at:
Please visit our website
www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register
your new Black & Decker product and to
be kept up to date on new products and
special offers. Further information on the
Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available at
9
10
11
Australia
Black & Decker (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark,
Victoria, 3138
Tel.
Fax
03-8720 5100
03-9727 594065
New Zealand
Black & Decker
5 Te Apunga Place
Mt Wellington
Tel.
Fax
+64 9 259 1133
+64 9 259 1122
Auckland 1060
United Kingdom Black & Decker
Tel.
Fax
01753 511234
01753 551155
210 Bath Road
Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD
Helpline 01753 574277
90541833
T-08/08
|