CORDLESS HAND VAC

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Catalog Number CHV1410L Series

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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
UNIT.

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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.

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

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow to be used as a toy.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging
base in water or other liquid.
• Do not use dry hand vacs to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use wet/dry hand vacs to pick up toxic substances, flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
• Shock Hazard. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger 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.
• Do not use dry hand vacs outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to
disconnect from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• 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.
• Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
• Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product; do not attempt to charge
this product with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not insert accessories when unit is running.

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• Shock Hazard. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• 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.
• Fire Hazard. Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts,
matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use on or near hot surfaces.
• Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
• This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturerʼs recommended
attachments.
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.
• This product includes rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries. Do not incinerate batteries as
they will explode at high temperatures.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with
mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for
15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte
for Lithium Ion batteries is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and
lithium salts.

WARNING: 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.
• The charger supplied with this product is intended to be plugged in such that it is
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V..................volts A ..................amperes
Hz................hertz W..................watts
min ..............minutes ................alternating current
............direct current no ................no load speed
................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal
(grounded) ................safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction .../min or rpm..revolutions or reciprocation
(double insulated) per minute

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 Product Features
1. On/off switch

2. Bowl release button

3. Charging indicator

4. Dust bowl

5. Nozzle

6. Nozzle release button

7. Nozzle rotating button

8. Extendable crevice tool

9. Flip-up Brush

10. Charger base

11. Charger

12. Cloth filter

13. Plastic pre-filter

• Place the appliance on the charging base as shown. A

Charging the battery
• Plug in the charger. The charging indicator will flash
continuously (slowly).
• Leave the appliance to charge.
While charging, the charger may get warm, this is
perfectly normal and safe. The charging indicator will
be lit as long as the appliance is connected to the
plugged-in charger. It can remain on charge indefinitely
without damage or danger. It is not possible to
“overcharge” the battery cells with the charger
provided.

WARNING: Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures

below 39°F (4°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
The charge is complete when the charging indicator lights continuously. The charger
and the battery can be left connected indefinitely with the LED illuminated. The LED
will change to flashing (charging) state as the charger occasionally tops off the battery
charge.
• Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will be greatly diminished if
stored in a discharged state.

If the appliance detects a weak battery, the charging indicator will flash at a fast rate.
Battery diagnostics
Proceed as follows:
• Place the appliance on the charging base.
• Plug in the charger.
• Leave the appliance to charge.

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 If the appliance detects a damaged battery, the charging indicator will flash at a fast
rate when the appliance is on the charger base. Proceed as follows:
• Take the appliance and the charger to be tested at an authorized service facility.
Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to determine that the battery is defective.
If the battery is too hot or too cold, the LED will alternately blink, fast and slow,
one flash at each speed and repeat.

Use

• Figure B - To start, slide the On/Off switch

Switching on and off B
forward (i.e. “O”= Off, “I” = On).
• To stop, slide the switch back.
• Return the product to the charger immediately
after use so that it will be ready and fully charged
for the next use. Ensure that the product is fully
engaged with the charger base.
Cleaning and emptying the product
WARNING: Projectile/Respiratory Hazard: Never use the vac
without its filter.
NOTE: The filter is re-usable, do not confuse it with a disposable dust bag, and do not
throw it away when the product is emptied. We recommend that you replace the filter
every 6-9 months depending on frequency of use.
There are two methods of cleaning the bowl, a quick empty method and a thorough
clean method.
For a quick empty (figures C,D)
• Figure C - Press in on both nozzle release
C
buttons on the sides of the nozzle and remove
the nozzle by pulling straight off.

• Figure D - Empty the dust from the bowl.

• For a more thorough cleaning, remove bowl as
described in figures E, F, & G.
D

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Removing the dust bowl and filters (figures E, F, & G)
WARNING: The filters are
re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
E
• Press the release latch and pull the dust bowl
straight off.
• While holding the dust bowl over a bin or sink,
pull out the filter to empty the contents of the
bowl.
• To replace the dust bowl, place it back onto the
handle until it “clicks” firmly into position.

WARNING: Never use the

appliance without the filters. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean
filters.

Pre-filter (figure F)
The Pre filter and Pre Filter Housing can be
separated to allow better cleaning.
F

• Twist the Pre Filter (F1) in a clockwise direction

and lift from the Pre Filter Housing (F2)
F1

F2

Quick clean filter (figure G)

• Lift the filter cleaning handle.
G G1
• While holding the quick clean filter housing
(G1), turn the filter cleaning handle (G2) to
perform a quick clean of the filter.
• Pull the filter out of the quick clean filter
housing for more thorough cleaning.

G1

Cleaning the dust bowls and filters

• The dust bowls and filters can be washed in warm soapy water.
• Make sure that the filters and the dust bowl are dry before re-fitting.

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Nozzle / Accessories
• Figure H - A crevice tool is built into the nozzle
and can be extended as shown in figure H by
H
pulling the extension piece until it locks into
position.

• Figure I - A brush accessory is built into the

nozzle and can be flipped upwards for use.
I

• Figure J - The nozzle can be rotated for better

access in tight spots. To rotate the nozzle, press
the button shown in figure J and rotate the nozzle
J

to the left or right until it clicks into place.

Replacing the filters

The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9 months and whenever worn or damaged.
Replacement filters are available from your Black & Decker dealer.
Visit www.blackanddecker.com to locate dealers.
• Remove the old filters as described above.
• Fit the new filters as described above.

Bowls and filters can be washed thoroughly; however, use only mild soap and a damp
Maintenance
cloth to clean the main part of the vacuum.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.

If the product does not work, check the following:

Troubleshooting
• The charge indicator light is flashing when unit is connected to charger.
• The charger was correctly plugged in for recharge. (It feels slightly warm to the touch.)
• The charger cord is not damaged and is correctly attached.
• The charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
• The switch is in the “OFF” position when charging.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.

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 Recommended accessories for use with your product are available from your local dealer
Accessories
or authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:
1-800-544-6986.

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use

with this product could be hazardous.

This product uses Lithium Ion rechargeable and recyclable batteries. When the
Battery Removal and Disposal
batteries no longer hold a charge, they should be removed from the Vac and recycled.
They must not be incinerated or composted.
The batteries can be taken for disposal to a Black & Decker, Company-Owned or
Authorized Service Center. Some local retailers are also participating in a national
recycling program (see “RBRC Seal”). Call your local retailer for details. If you bring
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the batteries to a Black & Decker Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center, the
Center will arrange to recycle old batteries. Or, contact your local municipality for
proper disposal instructions in your city/town.
To remove the battery pack for disposal:
1.) First, before attempting to disassemble the product, turn it on and leave it on until
the motor completely stops insuring a complete discharge of the batteries.
2.) Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the seven screws securing the two housing halves.
3.) Lift the housing cover away from the assembly.
4.) Detach all lead connections from battery pack.
5.) Remove battery pack and dispose of as per recommended guidelines.

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)

The RBRC™ Seal
Seal on the Lithium Ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to
recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid
by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent Lithium Ion batteries in the
trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent Lithium
Ion batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning
the spent Lithium Ion battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your
local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide
Service Information
customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical
advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker
location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page
directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com

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 Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge
in either of two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be
made within the time period of the retailerʼs policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after
the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their
specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may
be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory and on our website

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
www.blackanddecker.com.

and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any
questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This
product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or
are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.

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