Black & Decker VH801, User Manual

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(Original instructions)

Hand Held Vacuum                                                           

Input Voltage                        V                                220-240                
Power                                  W                                800        
Weight                                 Kg                              1.9   

VH801

HAND HELD VACUUM

Technical data

away from openings and moving parts.

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Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.

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Do not vacuum any electrical appliances while they are 

plugged in.

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Do not use this product to pick up sharp objects, metallic 

debris or large, solid objects (i.e., rocks or pebbles), as 

product damage may result.

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  Do not use to pick up any liquids, toxic substances, flam

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mable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in 

areas where they may be present.

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  Do not use this product while standing in water or on wet 

surfaces.

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  Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit 

cigarette butts, matches or hot ashes.

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  Do not use on or near hot surfaces. Keep cord away from 

heated surfaces.

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Do not use without dirt bowl and filters in place

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  Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor 

and possible injury to the user. Correct voltage is listed on 

the rating label.

IMPORTANT:This appliance is intended for household use 

only and not for commercial or industrial use. 

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

  A. Dust bowl

  B. Dust bowl release button

  C. On/off switch

  D. Sofa Brush

  E. Crevice nozzle

  F. Straps

  G. Extension hose

  H. Power cord

  I. Blow nozzle

  J. Exhaust Filter 

  K. Exhaust filter grill

  L. Dustbag

 M. Motor filter

CAUTION!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

: 

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Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the wall 

socket.

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Allow the unit to cool. When the unit has cooled down, 

check and clean the filters.

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Re-insert the plug in the wall socket and switch the appli-

ance on.

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 

should always be followed,including the following:

Please read and understand all instructions carefully 

before usingthe unit. 

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:

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Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from 

outlet when not in use and before servicing.

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Use indoors only. Do not use on wet surfaces.

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Do not store outdoors or on wet surfaces. To prevent trip-

ping accidents, store vacuum after each use.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-

ing children) with reduced physical sensory or mental 

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless 

they have been given supervision or instruction concern-

ing 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.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the 

manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified 

person in order to avoid a hazard.

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Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufac-

turer’s recommended attachments.

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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or 

plug 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.

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Do not pull or carry by cord, do not use cord as a handle, 

do not close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp 

edges or corners, do not run appliance over cord. Keep 

cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the 

plug, not the cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

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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.

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  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body