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Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER BCHV001 handheld vacuum cleaner
has been designed for light dry vacuum cleaning purposes.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Safety instructions
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Warning! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re
and/or serious injury.
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Warning! When using battery-
powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the
following, should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of re,
leaking batteries, personal injury
and material damage.
u Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
u 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.
u Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
Using your appliance
u Do not use the appliance to pick up
liquids or any materials that could
catch re.
u Do not use the appliance near water.
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u Do not immerse the appliance in water.
u Never pull the charger lead to
disconnect the charger from the
socket. Keep the charger lead away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
u Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
u Do not use without dust bag and/or
lters in place.
Inspection and repairs
u 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.
u Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
u Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorized
repair agent.
u Regularly check the charger lead for
damage. Replace the charger if the
lead is damaged or defective.
u Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.
Safety of others
u This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
u Children shall not play with the
appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without
supervision.
Additional safety instructions
After use
u Unplug the charger before cleaning the
charger or charging base.
u When not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry place.
u Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
u It is very important that the lter and
pre-lter are correctly positioned
before use.
u To install the dust bowl (3) , place
it onto the front of the unit and click
rmly into position.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the
relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain
residual risks can not be avoided. These
include:
u Injuries caused by touching any
moving parts.
u Injuries caused by touching any hot
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u Injuries caused when changing any
parts or accessories.
u Injuries caused by prolonged use
of the appliance. When using any
appliance for prolonged periods
ensure you take regular breaks.
u Impairment of hearing.
u Health hazards caused by breathing
dust developed when using your
tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF.)
Batteries and chargers
Batteries (can be sold seperately)
u Rechargeable batteries are to be
removed from the appliance before
being charged.
u Batteries are to be inserted with the
correct polarity.
u Exhausted batteries are to be
removed from the appliance and safely
disposed of.
u If the appliance is to be stored unused
for a long period, the batteries should
be removed.
u The supply terminals are not to be
short circuited.
u Never attempt to open for any reason.
u Do not expose the battery to water.
u Do not expose the battery to heat.
u Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40°C.
u Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10°C and 40°C.
u Charge only using the charger
provided with the appliance/tool.
Using the wrong charger could result
in an electric shock or overheating of
the battery.
u When disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
u Do not damage/deform the battery
pack either by puncture or impact, as
this may create a risk of injury and re.
u Do not charge damaged batteries.
u 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.
u In case of skin or eye contact, follow
the instructions below.
Warning! The battery uid 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, rinse immediately with clean
water and seek medical attention.
Chargers (can be sold seperately)
Your charger has been designed for a
specic voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate and the information in
the technical data table.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
u Use your BLACK+DECKER charger
only to charge the battery in the
appliance/tool with which it was
supplied. Other batteries could burst,
causing personal injury and damage.

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u Never attempt to charge
non-rechargeable batteries.
u 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.
u Do not expose the charger to water.
u Do not open the charger.
u Do not probe the charger.
u The appliance/tool/battery must be
placed in a well ventilated area when
charging.
Electrical safety
Your charger has been designed for a
specic voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate. Never attempt to
replace the charger unit with a regular
mains plug.
Symbols on the charger
Read all of this manual carefully
before using the appliance.
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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.
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The charger is intended for
indoor use only.
Labels on appliance
The following symbols appear on this appliance along with the
date code.
Read all of this manual carefully
before using the appliance.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch (Slide forward for On. Slide backward for
Off)
2. Bowl release button
3. Dust bowl
4. Filter
5. Battery (Battery included on BCHV001C1 versions only)
6. Battery release button
7. Crevice tool
7a. On board storage for crevice tool
8. Brush tool
Use
Charging the battery (Fig. A)
The standard charger provided will charge a fully depleted
battery in about 5 hours
u Plug the charger (9) into an appropriate outlet before
inserting the battery pack (5).
u Insert the battery pack (5) into the charger (9) as shown in
gure A.
u The green LED (9a) will ash indicating that the battery
is being charged.
u The completion of charge is indicated by the green
LED (9a) remaining on continuously. The pack is fully
charged and may be used at this time or left on the
charger.
Note: Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible
after use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
Note: The charger and battery pack can be left connected
with the green LED glowing indenitely. The charger will keep
the battery pack fresh and fully charged.
Important charging notes
u Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 18°- 24°C. DO NOT charge the battery pack in
an air temperature below +4.5°C, or above +40.5°C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
u The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery
pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack
in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an
uninsulated trailer.
u If the battery pack does not charge properly:
u Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
other appliance.
u Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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u Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
surrounding air temperature is approximately 18°- 24°C
u If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack.
and charger to your local service centre.
u The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sufcient power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse affect on the battery pack.
u Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not
limited to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when
there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.
u Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
liquid.
Warning! Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never
attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service centre for recycling.
Installing and removing the battery (Fig. B)
Warning! Make certain the vac is switched off before
removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack
u Insert battery pack (5) into the vac until an audible click is
heard (Figure B). Make sure battery pack is fully seated
and fully latched into position.
To remove battery pack
u Depress the battery release button (6) as shown in Figure
B and pull battery pack out of the vac.
Operation
Warning! This product is for dry pick-up only.
u To switch the vac on, slide the on/off switch (1) forward
(Fig. C).
u To switch the vac off, slide the on/off switch (1) backward
(Fig. C).
Mounting accessories (Fig. D)
u The brush tool (8) has a brush that can be used for
dusting and upholstery cleaning.
u The crevice tool (7) allows for vacuuming in narrow and
hard to-reach places.
u To attach an accessory, press the accessory into dust
bowl (3).
u Crevice tool can be stored on the unit as shown in (7a).
Removing dust bowl (Fig. E)
u Remove the dust bowl (3) by pressing the dust bowl
release button (2) and pulling the bowl down and out
(Fig. E).
Removing lters (Fig. F, G and H )
After you have released the bowl from the unit the lter is
inside bowl.
u Remove the lter from the bowl by pulling the lter out.
u Dispose of the dirt inside.
u The prelter (4a) and lter (4) are tted together.
u You must twist the prelter to release from the lter to
allow you to clean each part separately as shown in gure
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Cleaning the product
Dispose of the dirt inside the dust bowl (3) as shown in gure
G. The dust bowl can be rinsed by water. However it needs to
be dried afterwards.
Warning! Never use this cordless hand vacuum
without its lters.
Note: The lter is re-usable, do not confuse them with
disposable dust bags, and do not throw it away when the
product is emptied. We recommend that you replace the lter
every 6-9 months.
Warning! Maximum dust collection will only be obtained with
clean lters and an empty dust bowl. If dust begins to fall back
out of the product after it is switched off, this indicates that the
bowl is full and requires emptying.
u Remove the lter (4) and shake or lightly brush any loose
dust off the lter.
u Empty the dust from the bowl and wash if necessary.
u Wash the lter regularly using warm, soapy water as
shown in gure H. Ensure that it is completely dry before
using again.
Note: The cleaner the lter is, the better the product will
perform.
u The dust bowl can also be washed in warm soapy water.
Ensure that it is dry before re-attaching.
u Never immerse the product in water. A damp cloth and
soapy water should be used to clean the exterior of the
motor section. Always ensure the product is completely
dry before re-use or storing.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Unit will not start. Battery not installed
properly.
Battery not charged.
Check battery
installation.
Check battery charging
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Battery will not charge. Battery not inserted into
charger.
Charger not plugged in.
Surrounding air
temperature too hot or
too cold.
Insert battery into
charger
until LED appears.
Plug charger into a
working
outlet. Refer to
“Important
Charging Notes” for
more details.
Check current at
receptacle
by plugging in a lamp
or other appliance.
Check to see if
receptacle is
connected to a light
switch which turns
power off when you
turn out the lights
Move charger and tool
to a surrounding air
temperature of above
4,5°C or below
+40,5°C.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be
recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to
local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com
Technical data
BCHV001
Voltage (V
dc
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18
Weight (Kg)
1.05
Charger S010**2400040/
SSC-250040**
S018***1800100/
SSC-200100**
Input Voltage V
AC
100 - 240 220 - 240
Output Voltage V
DC
8 - 20 8 - 20
Current mA 400 1000
Approx. charge time Hours 3 - 5 1 - 5
Battery BL1518 BL2018 BL4018 BL1518ST
Voltage
V
AC
18 18 18 18
Capacity
Ah 1.5 2.0 4.0 1.5
Type
Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Guarantee
Black & Decker is condent of the quality of its products and
offers consumers a 24 month guarantee from the date
of purchase. This guarantee 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.
To claim on the guarantee, the claim must be in accordance
with Black&Decker Terms and Conditions and you will need to
submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair
agent. Terms and conditions of the Black&Decker 2 year
guarantee and the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent can be obtained on the Internet at www.2helpU.com, or
by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at the address
indicated in this manual.
Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register
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