To avoid the risk of injury:
• Do not change any accessories while the
appliance is switched on.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner for
vacuuming up sharp objects or glass shards.
• Never vacuum up burning matches, glowing
ashes or cigarette butts.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner for
vacuuming up chemical products, stone dust,
gypsum, cement or similar particles.
• This hand vacuum cleaner is only suitable for use
on dry surfaces. The appliance is not suitable for
foam, water, flammable and explosive
substances or other liquids.
• Always store the appliance indoors. To prevent
accidents, keep the appliance in a dry location
when not in use.
• Under extreme conditions, leaks in the battery
cells may occur. In the event that battery fluid
comes into contact with skin or eyes, the affected
area must be rinsed off with water immediately.
Contact a physician.
To conduct yourself safely:
• Use only accessory parts recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not allow individuals (including children) to
use the appliance whose physical, sensorial or
mental abilities or lack of experience and know-
ledge hinder their safe usage of it if they have
not previously been supervised or instructed in its
correct usage. Tell children about the appliance
and its potential dangers so that they do not
play with it.
• The cable of the charging station may not be
used for other purposes. Never carry the char-
ging station or the power adapter by the cable.
Do not pull on the cable when you want to move
the appliance.
• Always grip the power plug to disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
• Always be sure to keep the hand vacuum clea-
ner away from heating elements, ovens or other
heated appliances and surfaces.
• Always make certain that the ventilation slits are
open. A blocked ventilation circuit can result in
overheating and damage to the appliance.
• This product contains rechargeable Ni-MH batte-
ries. Do not thow the batteries into a fire and do
not subject them to high temperatures. There is a
risk of explosion!
• Take special care when using the hand vacuum
cleaner on stairs.
• Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner without the
dust filter inserted.
• Do not use the power adapter for a different pro-
duct and do not attempt to charge this appliance
with a different charging station. Only use the
charging station supplied with this appliance.
Before the First Use
1. The cordless hand vacuum cleaner is powered
by rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Before using
the cordless hand vacuum cleaner for the first
time, the batteries must be charged for at least
24 hours.
2. The batteries reach their full capacity after a
charging time of 24 hours. Only place the appli-
ance back in the charging station 7 once the
vacuum power becomes noticeably weaker.
Charging
NOTE:
Make certain that the on/off switch 5 is in position
"0" before starting the charging process.
1. Insert the round plug of the power supply into
the back of the charging station 7. Lock the
plug by turning it anti-clockwise.
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