OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Maximize The Life Of Your Ni-cd Batteries
1.
Charge for a minimum of 20 hours before initial use. Failure to do so will reduce
the product's battery life significantly.
2.
Do not store the unit with the charging adaptor attached and plugged in.
3.
Only recharge when the batteries are fully discharged (or as close to fully
discharged as possible).
4.
Do not store in areas of high temperature or humidity.
5.
After three (3) months of storage, the product should be fully discharged and then
recharged to maximize battery power.
6.
Use only the charger supplied with the product. If other chargers are used, the
batteries can fail causing damage to the battery, product or personal property.
7.
Ni-Cd batteries have a long useful life but at some time they will need to be
replaced. To purchase replacement batteries and parts visit
www.sharkcompany.com.
Note
: If the product has never been used or has been stored for an extended period of
time without use – it will take several complete charge and discharge cycles to realize
the full operational time of your product.
Battery Removal & Disposal
Note:
If uncertain as to how to remove your battery pack, we suggest you take your
sweeper to a reputable small appliance service technician to have this service
performed.
Follow the steps in "Removal of Battery Pack" when battery removal is required.
This sweeper is equipped with Ni-Cd batteries and you need to dispose of them
properly. When the batteries are no longer good for use, they must be removed from
the sweeper for disposal. Do not remove the batteries for any reason other than
disposal of them. Call your nearest recycling center for information on the
recycling and disposal of
Ni-Cd batteries.
Warning:
You must never use ordinary batteries for replacement as these may leak
and cause damage. Use only battery pack XBV1917 provided for replacement.
Removal of Battery Pack
1.
Press the dust cup release lever with your foot and remove it from the sweeper
power head.
2.
Turn unit over so that the base is facing upwards. Be careful not to turn the unit ON.
3.
Push in locking tab and lift off battery compartment cover. (Fig. 3 & 4)
Battery Pack
Battery Case Tab
Compartment Cover
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.
Carefully lift out the battery pack and disconnect the wire terminals by pulling apart
the wire terminal connectors. Remove the battery pack from the unit. (Fig. 5)
Wire Terminal Connector
5.
Connect the wire terminal connector from the unit to the wire terminal connector of
the new battery pack, and replace the battery pack into the unit. Replace the cover
and press until it snaps in place.
6.
Follow instructions for initial battery charging. Please call customer service at
1 (800) 798-7398 if there are any problems removing batteries.
Do NOT attempt to replace the batteries used in this product with any other type of
battery.
Important:
This appliance contains Ni-Cd batteries. The batteries must be
recycled or disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please consult your
Yellow Pages or local recycling center for more information.
Fig. 5
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