Safety Instructions - BLACK&DECKER HC432 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety Instructions

Electrical connection (UK user)
Before using your appliance, ensure the voltage on the charger
corresponds with your mains supply. Never use a light socket!
Do not replace the charger with a 13 amp plug or any other type
of charger. If in doubt, seek advice from your nearest electricity
board or Black & Decker service centre.
Safety points
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The charger is for indoor use only.
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Keep motor draught away from eyes and face during use.
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Keep children and pets at a safe distance away when in use.
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Never use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids.
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Whilst charging, the charger will get warm; this is perfectly
normal and safe, and your product can remain on charge
indefinitely without damage or danger. It is not possible to
"overcharge" the battery cells with the charger provided.
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Warning! Never use the product without its filter.
Please note: Always return the product to its charging base
immediately after use so that it will be ready and fully charged
for the next job.
Rechargeable batteries and the environment
Black & Decker cordless products use nickel cadmium
(NiCad) batteries or battery packs which can be charged
many times to give long life and repeatedly full power.
This symbol indicates the NiCad batteries contained
within this unit must be disposed of properly and not
discarded in everyday household waste which may be
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disposed of in an incinerator or landfill site.
NiCad batteries can be harmful to the environment and
can explode when exposed to fire. Do not incinerate.
Therefore, when your product or battery pack needs
replacing, think of the protection of our environment.
Black & Decker recommends the following:
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Note: You as a customer are responsible for proper
disposal or recycling of the battery pack.
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Discharge batteries completely by running the unit
until the energy is completely discharged and then
remove from the product.
Take the battery pack to a Black & Decker service
centre, your local dealer or your local recycling
station. If necessary, contact your local council for
disposal information. The collected batteries will be
disposed of properly and/or used for recycling
purposes whilst protecting the environment.