Black+Decker HHS315J - Important Safety Instructions; General Appliance Operation Safety; Specific Hazard and Chemical Warnings

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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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,
fire and/or seriousinjury.
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WARNING: Some household dust
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm
such as asbestos and lead in lead basedpaint.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury:
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put charging base in water or otherliquid.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or nearchildren.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommendedattachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is
not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
servicecenter.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, 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.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not thecord.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and
charger terminals with wethands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust,lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and movingparts.
• Use extra care when cleaning onstairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may
bepresent.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hotashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters inplace.
• Do not charge the unitoutdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer
torecharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in afire.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not
for commercial or industrialuse.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not put unit or charger in water or otherliquid.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces. The unit should be placed
or mounted away from sinks and hotsurfaces.
• Plug the charger directly into an electricaloutlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet
(120V/60Hz).
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine
cleaning ormaintenance.
• Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched
on, as sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being
discharged from the air vents, especially after cleaning
/ replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can
bedisturbed.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme
conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly
with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid
such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into
the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medicalattention.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
a ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before picking up or
carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with
your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that
have the switch on invitesaccidents.
b ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another batterypack.
c ) Do not use a battery pack or appliance that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting
in fire, explosion or risk ofinjury.
d ) Do not expose a battery pack or appliance
to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 266°F (130°C) may
causeexplosion.
e ) Have servicing performed by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the product
ismaintained.