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INTeNDeD USe
Your Black & Decker steam mop has been designed for sanitizing and cleaning the following
SEALED floors: hardwood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile, stone, and marble. For floor use
only; do not use the unit upside down. This appliance is intended for indoor household use only.
SAfeTy INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINg:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNINg:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
personal injury and material damage.
SAfeTy WARNINgS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZeD PLUgS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or
3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure
that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If
the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or
extension cord in any way.
• 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.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
USINg yOUR APPLIANCe
• Do not direct steam at people, animals, electrical appliances or electrical outlets.
• Do not expose to rain.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended. Keep children away from unit while in use.
Minimum gauge for Cord Sets
volts
Total Length of Cord in feet
120V
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V
0-50
51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0 - 6
18
16
16
14
6 - 10 18
16
14
12
10 - 12
16
16
14
12
12 - 16
14
12
Not Recommended
SAfeTy gUIDeLINeS - DefINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting yOUR SAfeTy and PReveNTINg PROBLeMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANgeR:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNINg:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICe:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
