Black & Decker BHFEA640W Original Instructions Manual page 10

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Use your index finger and thumb to grip the finger tabs on
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the prefilter (10), and pull from the dust canister (11) as
shown in fig H.
Tap the pre‑filter (10) as necessary to remove any debris
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Note: The filter housing fits snuggly in the dust canister
and may be difficult to remove at first.
Empty the dust canister into a trash bin.
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Install the pre‑filter (10) into the dust canister (11)
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ensuring the pre‑filter tab aligns with the dust canister and
lock in position.
Install the dust canister onto the vacuum, until it clicks
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firmly into position.
Cleaning the filters (Fig. H)
Press button (11a) to release the dust canister (11) from
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the chassis as shown in figure G.
Remove the foam/felt filter (23) by pulling on the foam/felt
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filter housing.
Once the filters and pre‑filter are removed from the dust
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canister (11) shake off or lightly brush any loose dust from
the pre‑filter (10) and foam/felt filter (23).
Rinse out the dust canister (11) with warm soapy water.
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Wash the foam/felt filter (23) with warm soapy water.
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Ensure the foam/felt filter (23) is completely dry before
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refitting the filters into the dust cannister cap (24).
Once the filter (23) is clean and completely dry, place
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them inside the dust canister cap (24) with the white felt
side in the upwards position.
Note: The black foam side will be visible when looking
into the dust canister cap from the underside.
IMPORTANT: Wash the filters regularly using warm, soapy
water and ensure that it is completely dry before using again.
The cleaner the filter is, the better the product will perform.
It is very important that the filters are completely dry and
correctly in position before use.
Removing and cleaning the rotary brushes
(Fig. J, K)
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,
disconnect the floor head and extension tube from the vacuum
before cleaning or servicing.
To remove the rotary brush (26) from the floor head (12)
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slide the release latch (12a) on the side of the floor head
(12) as shown in fig J.
With the rotary brush (26) released from the floor head
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(12), grab and pull the rotary brush (26) completely out of
the floor head (12) to clean.
Wipe away any dust or debris on the rotary brush (26).
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Reinstall the rotary brush into the floor head (12) by
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aligning the rotary brush into the side of the floor head
opening. Pushing the rotary brush fully into the floorhead
and aligning the keyed end of the rotary brush (26) with
the gear located in the floor head (12).
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(Original instructions)
Press firmly on the rotary brush (26) to secure it into the
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floor head (12) . Ensure you hear an audible click as the
release latch snaps into its locked position.
Removing edge brushes (Fig. L)
Unscrew screw using the correct tool to release the edge
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brush as shown in figure L.
Pull edge brush (26b) away from the floorhead.
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Wipe away any dust of debris on the edge brush.
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Reinstall the edge brush by aligning the shaft into the slot
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in the floorhead.
Press firmly into place and using screw, screw into
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position.
Make sure the edge brush is held securely in place with
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screw before using.
Swapping the Rotary Brush (26) for the Soft Beater
Bar (21) (Fig. M)
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,
disconnect the floor head and extension tube from the vacuum
before cleaning or servicing.
Warning! Soft roller suitable for hard floor only.
DO NOT USE on carpets or rugs.
Remove the rotary brush end cap (26) from the floor head
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(12) by sliding the release latch (12a) on the side of the
floor head (12) .
With the rotary brush (26) released from the floor head
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(12), grab and pull the rotary brush (26) completely out of
the floor head (12).
Hold the Rotary brush (26) and the rotary brush end cap
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(26c) firmly and pull apart. They should separate easily.
Whilst holding the rotary brush end cap (26c) take the soft
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beater bar (21) and align the flat side of the metal shaft
with the flat side of the hole in the end of the soft beater
bar (21) and slide together until they stop.
Reinstall the rotary brush end cap into the floor head (12)
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by aligning the soft roller (21) into the side of the floor
head opening.
Pushing the soft roller (21) fully into the floorhead and
aligning the keyed end of the soft roller (21) with the gear
located in the floor head (12).
Press firmly on the rotary brush end cap (26c) to secure it
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into the floor head (12) . Ensure you hear an audible click
as the release latch snaps into its locked position.
Repeat this procedure to swap back from the soft roller
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(21) to the rotary brush (26).
Removing and cleaning the pet head beater bar
(Fig. N)
To remove the beater bar (16b) from the pet head (16),
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depress the release button (16a) as shown in figure N.
The beater bar (16b) can now be removed.
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