NOVA UNIVERSITY OF LISBON

DEPARTAMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Desenho Assistido por Computador

PROFESOR : Rui Martins

HAND VACUUM CLEANER

STUDENT : Alexandru Marian Dnil

Andrei Marcu

2012 / 2013

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..3

INTENDED USE........3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3

USING YOUR APPLIANCE...4

AFTER USE..4

INSPECTION AND REPAIRS...4

BATTERY AND CHARGER..4

ASSEMBLY...4

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES....4

USE....5

CHARGING THE BATTERY....5

SWITCHING ON AND OFF..6

OPTIMISING THE SUCTION FORCE...6

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE7

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER8

BATTERY....9

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT....9

REPLACING THE FILTERS9

HAND VACUUM CLEANER ASSEMBLY PHOTOS..10 BIBLIOGRAPHY....15

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OBJECTIVES

the product is designed in SolidWorks ;

instruction manual ;

the product will be powerful yet lightweight of handle ;

clean dirt and debris in small and narrow place ;

1. INTRODUCTION

DustBuster is a trademarked brand of cordless hand vacuums by Black & Decker. These

handy cleaning tools are great for quick touch-ups and small jobs when you don't want to get the

big vacuum out of the closet. Powerful yet lightweight, DustBuster hand vacuums feature a

three-step filtration process to help keep the exhaust air clean, cyclonic vacuum action for

powerful suction and a proprietary AccuREACH nozzle to get to those hard-to-reach places.

Emptying the cone is a snap as well.

1. INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker Dustbuster hand held vacuum cleaner has been designed for light dry

vacuum cleaning purposes. This product is intended for household use only.

2. 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.

Read this manual carefully before using the appliance.

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.

Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is

20- 35% solution of potassium hyroxide, gets on the skin (1)Wash quickly with soap

and water (2)neutalize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets

into teh eyes, flush them immediatly with clean water for a minimum if 10 mins. Seek

medical attention.

Retain this manual for future reference.

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3.1 USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Do not use the appliance to pick up liquids or any materials that could catch fire.

Do not use the appliance near water.

Do not immerse the appliance in water.

Never pull the charger lead to disconnect the charger from the socket. Keep the charger lead away from heat, oil and sharp edges.\

3.2 AFTER USE

Unplug the charger before cleaning the charger or charging base.

When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place.

Children should not have access to stored appliances.

3.3 INSPECTION AND REPAIRS

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.

Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.

Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

Regularly check the charger lead for damage. Replace the charger if the lead is damaged or defective.

Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

3.4 BATTERY AND CHARGER

Never attempt to open the battery.

Do not expose the battery to water.

Do not incinerate the battery.

Do not expose the charger to water.

Do not open the charger.

3. ASSEMBLY

4.1FITTING THE ACCESSORIES (fig. 1)

These models are supplied with the following accessories:

a crevice tool (7) for confined spaces; a brush tool (8) for furniture and stairs;

To fit an accessory, proceed as follows:

Take the accessories from the appliance. Insert the appropriate accessory into the front of the appliance.

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Fig. 1

4.2 USE

Before charging, preferably discharge the battery by operating the appliance until motor slows (DO NOT run until the motor stops)

Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least 16 hours. Place the appliance on The charging base whenever it is not in use.

4.3 CHARGING THE BATTERY (fig. 2)

Make sure that the appliance is switched off. The battery will not be charged with the on/off switch in the on position.

Place the appliance on the charging base as shown. Plug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.

The charging indicator (6) will be lit.

Leave the appliance to charge for at least 16 hours. Whilst charging, the charger may become Warm. This is normal and does not indicate a

problem. The appliance can be left connected to the charger indefinitely. The charging indicator

will be lit as long as the appliance is connected to the plugged-in charger.

Fig. 2

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4.4 SWITCHING ON AND OFF (fig. 3)

Speed Model: To start, slide on/off switch forward to 1(ie 0=off 1=on). To stop slide the switch back to 0.

Speed Model: To start, slide on/off switch forward (ie 0=off, 1 = low speed, 2= high speed). To stop slide back to position 0

Fig. 3

4.5 OPTIMISING THE SUCTION FORCE (fig. 4)

In order to keep the suction force optimised, the filter must be cleared regularly during use.

Rotate the wheel (5) a few turns to shake out dust clogging the filter (9).

Fig. 4

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4.6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (fig. 5-9)

Warning! Regularly clean the filters.

The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.

Press the release button (2) and remove the dust bowl (3). Empty the dust bowl. Remove the filters (9 & 10) by twisting them clockwise. Brush any loose dust off the filters. Wash the filters in warm, soapy water.

The bowl can also be washed if necessary.

Do not immerse the appliance in water.

Make sure the dust bowl and filters are dry. Refit the filters (9 & 10) onto the appliance, twisting them counterclockwise until

they lock into place.

Refit the dust bowl onto the appliance. Make sure the dust bowl clicks into place.

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

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Fig. 9

4.7 CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER (fig. 10)

Open the lid (11). Remove the filter (12) from the recess. Wash the filter in warm, soapy water. Make sure the filter is dry. Refit the filter Close the lid.

Fig. 10

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4.8 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 (cat. no. VF40).

Remove the old filters as described above. Fit the new filters as described above.

4.9 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of

no further use to you, think of the protection of the environment. Black & Decker repair agents

will accept old Black & Decker products and ensure that they are disposed of in an

environmentally safe way.

4.10 BATTERY (fig. 11-13)

If you want to dispose of the product yourself, the battery must be removed as described

below and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Preferably discharge the battery by perating the appliance until the motor stops. The battery is located under the back end of the appliance.

Take the accessories from the appliance. Remove the screws (13). Unlock the tabs (14) holding the accessory holder in place. Remove the accessory holder (15). Remove the screws (16) holding the battery in place. Slide the battery (17) backward as shown. Remove the battery. Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that the terminals cannot be short-

circuited.

Take the battery to your service agent or a local recycling station.

Fig. 11

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5. HAND VACUUM CLEANER ASSEMBLY PHOTOS

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

a. http://www.ehow.com/how_4910114_empty-dustbuster-

cone.html

b. http://www.2helpu.com/PDMSDocuments/EU/Docs//docp

df/v2400_uk.pdf

c. http://service.blackanddecker.co.nz/PDMSDocuments/EU/

Docs//docpdf/chv1440%20-%20anz.pdf