Black & Decker BDV158, Instruction Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Spotlight has been designed for 
providing illumination for DIY projects and leisure use. This 
product is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! 

When using battery-powered appliances, basic 

safety precautions, including the following, should always be 
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal 
injury and material damage.

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Read all of this manual carefully before using the 
appliance.

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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.

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Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm 
persons without supervision.

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The appliance is not to be used as a toy.

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Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the unit to 
become wet. 

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Do not immerse the appliance in water.

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Do not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable 
parts inside.

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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

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To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never pull 
the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.

After use

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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry, 
well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

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Children should not have access to stored appliances.

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When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle it 
should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent 
movement following sudden changes in speed or direction.

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The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight, 
heat and moisture.

Inspection and repairs

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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.

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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or 
defective.

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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced 
by an authorised repair agent.

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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than 
those specified in this manual.

Specific safety instructions for spotlights

The following safety symbol is marked on your spotlight:

Do not touch the lens as it becomes very hot 
during operation and remains hot for several 
minutes after the spotlight is switched off. 

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Allow the spotlight to fully cool down before storage or 
charging.

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Keep combustible materials away from spotlight lens. 
Extreme heat can cause fires.

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Never place the light face-down on any surface when it is 
switched on or cooling.

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Do not leave the spotlight unattended.  Keep children and 
animals away from the work area.

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Inspect the lens for damage following impact or if the 
spotlight is dropped.  Do not operate without the lens in 
place or with a damaged lens.

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The lens is manufactured from glass.  The lens may crack or 
break if subject to an impact. If the lens is damaged it must 
be replaced by manufacturers original parts. Wear gloves 
as sharp edges may cause injury.

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Never look directly into the light or shine the light into 
another person's eyes.

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Do not immerse spotlight in water.

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Only replace bulb with type indicated in technical data.

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Use only with the Black & Decker charging adapters that 
are provided with unit. Plug in the charging adapter at the 
spotlight first, then plug into the charging source.

Additional safety instructions for batteries and 
chargers

Batteries

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Never attempt to open for any reason.

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Do not expose the battery to water.

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Do not store in locations where the temperature may 
exceed 40 °C.

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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C 
and 40 °C.

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Charge only using the chargers provided with the tool.

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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given 
in the section "Protecting the environment".

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Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. 
When you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe the 
liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.

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In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below.

Warning! 

The battery fluid is a diluted sulphuric acid and may 

cause personal injury or damage to property. In case of skin 
contact, immediately rinse with water. If redness, pain or 
irritation occurs seek medical attention. In case of eye contact,