Black & Decker VPX1401 User manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker flashlight has been designed for

providing illumination for DIY projects and leisure use. This

product is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using battery-powered appliances, basic

safety precautions, including the following, should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal

injury and material damage.

X Read all of this manual carefully before using the

appliance.

X 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.

X Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

X This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm

persons without supervision.

X The appliance is not to be used as a toy.

X Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the unit to

become wet.

X Do not immerse the appliance in water.

X Do not open body casing. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside.

X Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or

dust.

X To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never

pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.

After use

X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a

dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

X Children should not have access to stored appliances.

X When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle

it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent

movement following sudden changes in speed or

direction.

X The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight,

heat and moisture.

Inspection and repairs

X 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.

X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or

replaced by an authorised repair agent.

X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specified in this manual.

Specific safety instructions for flashlights

X Never look directly into the light or shine the light into

another person's eyes.

X Do not immerse flashlight in water.

Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers

Batteries

X Never attempt to open for any reason.

X Do not expose the battery to water.

X Do not expose the battery to heat.

X Do not store in locations where the temperature may

exceed 40 °C.

X Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C

and 40 °C.

X Charge only using the charger recommended for use

with the tool.

X When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions

given in the section "Protecting the environment".

Chargers

Use only with recommended Black & Decker batteries and

chargers.

Always check that the voltage corresponds to the voltage on

the rating plate.

X Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

X Have defective cords replaced immediately.

X Do not expose the charger to water.

X Do not open the charger.

X Do not probe the charger.

X The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area

when charging.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

The charger automatically shuts off if the

ambient temperature becomes too high. As

soon as the ambient temperature has cooled

down, the charger will resume operating.

Charge only at ambient temperatures between

10 °C and 40 °C.

Charging.

+40ºC

+10ºC

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Electrical safety

This charger is double insulated; therefore no earth

wire is required. Always check that the power

supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating

plate.

X 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.

Features

1. On/off switch

2. Lens

3. Bungee cord

4. Battery release button

5. Flashlight body

6. Pocket clip

Assembly

Installing the battery pack (fig. A)

X Insert the metal terminal end of the battery pack (7) into

the battery compartment until you hear the lock click into

place and the VPX™ logo shows through the window

(6).

Warning! The battery will only fit one way, do not force it. If

the battery does not fit, remove it and put it in the other way.

Removing the battery pack (fig A)

X Press the battery pack release button (4) and firmly pull

the battery pack (7) out of the battery compartment.

Charging the batteries (fig. B)

Warning! Do not charge battery packs at ambient

temperatures below 10 °C or above 40 °C.

X The charger will not charge a battery pack if the cell

temperature is below approximately 0 °C or above

60 °C. The battery pack should be left in the charger

and the charger will begin to charge automatically when

the cell temperature warms up or cools down.

X Plug in the charger (8) and switch on at the mains.

X Insert the battery pack (7) into the charger. Make sure

that the battery pack is fully seated in the charger (8).

X The charging indicator (9) will flash continuously

(slowly).

X Leave the battery to charge for at least 5 to 6 hours.

X The charge is complete when the charging indicator (9)

lights continuously

X The charger and the battery pack 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.

X The charging indicator (9) will be lit as long as the

battery pack is connected to the plugged-in charger.

X Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life

will be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.

Charge indicators

If the charger detects a problem with a battery pack, the

charge indicator (9) will flash at a fast rate.

X If this occurs, re-insert the battery pack (7).

X If the problem persists, put a different battery pack in the

charger to determine if the charger is OK.

X If the new battery pack charges correctly, then the

original battery pack is defective and should be returned

to a service centre for recycling.

X If the new battery pack gives the same indication as the

original, take the charger to be tested at an authorized

service centre.

Note: It may take as long as fifteen minutes to determine that

the pack is defective.

If the battery pack is too hot or too cold, the LED will

alternately blink fast and slow, one flash at each speed and

repeat.

Battery chargers - daisy chaining (fig. C)

Single and dual port chargers can be electrically connected

in any order up to a maximum of 4 chargers. Each charger

has a power-in cord (10) which plugs into the electrical outlet

and a power-out cord (11) which plugs into the next charger.

To connect the chargers in a daisy chain:

X Plug the power-in cord (10) into an electrical outlet.

X Remove the power-in cord from the next charger and

plug in the power-out cord (11) from the charger that is

now plugged into the outlet.

X Repeat this process for the remaining chargers.

Chargers that are daisy chained together operate

independently as though each one was plugged into a

separate outlet, therefore a battery can be removed from

anywhere along the daisy chain without affecting the other

chargers.

Use

Operating the flashlight (fig. D)

X Press the on/off switch (1) to turn the flashlight on.

X Press the on/off switch (1) again to turn the flashlight off.

Pivoting lens (fig. E)

The lens can be pivoted to any angle from the in-line position

to 90° and can be placed on its edge with the lens pivoted

for hands-free operation.

Using the built-in bungee cord (fig. F)

X The bungee cord (3) may be used to store or carry the

flashlight.

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Warning! When the flashlight is hung by the bungee cord,

do not shake the flashlight or the object from which it hung.

Do not hang the flashlight from any electrical wires or

anything that is not secure. Personal injury or damage to

property may occur.

Warning! The bungee cord is only intended for hanging the

light. The bungee cord is not intended to support additional

weight. Do not attach or hang anything additional to the light

from the bungee cord or breakage may occur.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker appliance 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.

X Regularly clean the appliance using a damp cloth. Do

not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Never

let any liquid get inside the appliance and never

immerse any part of the appliance into liquid.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be

disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product

needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not

dispose of it with household waste. Make this product

available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and packaging

allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-

use of recycled materials helps prevent

environmental pollution and reduces the demand

for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of

electrical products from the household, at municipal waste

sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and

recycling of Black & Decker products once they have

reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of

this service please return your product to any authorised

repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair

agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the

address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of

authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of

our after-sales service and contacts are available on the

Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Batteries

Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many

times. At the end of their useful life, discard

batteries with due care for our environment:

X Run the battery down completely, then remove it from

the tool.

X Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable. Take them to any

authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.

Technical data

EC declaration of conformity

VPX1401

Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:

2006/95/EEC, EN60335

The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the

technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of

Black & Decker

Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6JG,

United Kingdom

12-11-2007

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and

offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement

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.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty

materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24

months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker

guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products

subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to

make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer

unless:

X The product has been used for trade, professional or

hire purposes.

X The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect.

X The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents.

VPX1401

Voltage Vdc 7

Battery type VPX™

Approx. charging time h 5

Weight kg 0.1

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X Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service

staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of

purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can

check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by

contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address

indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised

Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-

sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com

Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to

register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up

to date on new products and special offers. Further

information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of

products is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk.

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