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USER MANUAL KH 280 LERVIA

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Introduction Dear Customer, Use according to purpose …..

Description of components .… … Page

Important notes on safety .… Page Operation

Before the first use . . Page

Important advice about the battery .. Page

Replacing and cleaning the dust filter .… Page Disposal

Disposal …… … Page Information

Statement of conformity Page

Cordless hand vacuum cleaner KH 280

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Use according to purpose

Use the rechargeable vacuum cleaner to vacuum dry surfaces or dry vacuum material only. Man or animal must not be vacuumed with this device. Any use or modification of the device other than intended is not in accordance with the specified purpose and poses a substantial accident risk. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by application which is not in compliance with the specified purpose or which caused by improper operation.

Not suitable for industrial application.

Description of components

© Front nozzle/dust container © Dust filter

© Dust container release button © Battery capacity indicator

© Charging indicator

@ Small brush @) Battery compartment lid

Note: The KH 280 cordiess rechargeable hand vacuum cleaner is supplied with the batteries in the uncharged state.

Before using the appliance for the first time charge the batteries for 24 hours.

Technical Information

Nominal voltage: 230 V- 50 Hz (power pack) Rating: Direct Current (DC), 6V / 4.2 Ah (accumulator)

À Important notes on safety To prevent danger to life from electric shock:

Do not charge or use this device outdoors. Never use the hand vacuum cleaner if cables, the plug or the casing are damaged.

Send defective devices to the respective serv- ice point or have a specialised workshop carry out repairs. Never open the device. Any ma- nipulation performed other than by an author- ised service point may prove hazardous to your health.

Before switching on the vacuum cleaner, be sure that the voltage as indicated in the technical information of the device complies with the supply voltage.

Never touch the plug or the device with wet or damp hands.

Do not use the power pack with an extension cord. Connect the power pack directly with

an electrical outlet. Use the device at the stated current voltage only.

To avoid the risk of injury:

Never exchange accessories if the device is in operation.

Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner to vacuum pointed objects or broken glass. Never vacuum burning matches, glowing ash or cigarette butts.

Never use the hand vacuum cleaner to vacuum chemical products, stone dust, gyp- sum, cement or other, similar particles.

This hand vacuum cleaner is exclusively intended for dry surfaces. The device is not suitable for foam, water, flammable and explosive substances or other fluids.

Always store the device in closed rooms. To prevent accidents, store the device after use in a dry place.

Extreme conditions may cause the battery cells to leak. If skin or eyes come into contact with the fluid, instantly rinse the affected area with clear water. Seek medical assistance.

Caution! Keep children away from connecting lines and the device. Children often underesti- mate the potential risks from electrical appli- ances.

Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

The line of the charging station must not be used for other purposes. Never carry the charging station or the power pack by the cable. When repositioning the device, do not disconnect by holding the cable.

Always hold the mains plug to disconnect the device from the power supply.

Observe at all times that the hand vacuum cleaner is not deposited next to radiators, ovens or other heated devices or surfaces.

Always ensure that the vents are not covered. A blocked air circulation can lead to overheat- ing and may cause damage to the device. This product contains rechargeable lead stor- age batteries. Do not dispose of the batteries by throwing them into fire and do not expose them to high temperatures. Risk of bursting! Exercise caution when using the hand vacuum cleaner on staircases.

Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner without installed dust particle filter.

Do not use the power pack for any other product. Do not try to charge this device with another charging station. Use the charging station supplied with this device only.

Before the first use

1. The cordless rechargeable vacuum cleaner is operated with rechargeable lead-acid bat- teries. Before using the vacuum cleaner for the first time charge the batteries for a mini- mum 24 hours.

2. The rechargeable batteries reach their full capacity after a 24-hour charging cycle. The rechargeable vacuum cleaner can be used for the entire operation period if the batteries are fully charged. ff, during operation of the appliance, only one LED lights up, then this shows that the battery capacity is low.

In this event, the batteries should be recharged.

1. Position the charging station @) next to an electrical power supply and connect the plug. 2. Place the device into the charging station @).

Operation / Cleaning

The charge indicator @) shows red to indicate that the device is positioned correctly in the crade and that the charging cycle has started. Note: Ensure that the On/Off switch © is set to Off before starting with the charging cycle.

© Only return the device to the charging station ® if a single light diode of the battery's charge indicator @ lights up.

Important advice about the battery:

o Inthe event that your battery is defective, please contact our Service Centre directly. The service centre for your country is shown on the enclosed guarantee card.

© Please do not send in the whole device. Just send the defective battery.

Remove the batteries as shown in pic. A.

Note: Always make sure that the dust filter @) is installed before you use the appliance.

1. To open the front nozzle © press the dust container release button © and remove the front nozzle ©. Check that the dust filter is installed and slide the front nozzle D back into place.

2. If you need to use the crevice tool @ or the small brush @), they can be inserted into the nozzle opening ©.

1. Remove the vacuum cleaner from the charging station ©.

2. To operate the appliance, slide the On/off switch © into the On position.

3. After use slide the On/off switch © into the Off position.

4. The small brush @ and the crevice tool 6 are used to clean narrow difficult to reach places.

5. If all the four LEDs in the battery charge indicator light up, then the batteries are fully charged. The fewer LED indicators light up, the lower is the remaining battery capacity.

If, during operation of the appliance, only one LED lights up, then this shows that the battery capacity is low. In this event, the batteries should be recharged.

Replacing and cleaning the dust filter

To obtain the best performance from your vacuum cleaner, empty the dust container © and clean the dust filter © after every use.

1. To open the front nozzle @), press the dust container release button © and remove the dust container ©.

2. Take out the dust filter @).

4. Rinse the dust filter © in cold water and wait until it is completely dry again before replac- ing it into the dust container @.

5. Carefully replace the filter @ back into the dust container @) Never use the vacuum cleaner without the dust filter @ in place.

6. Replace the front nozzle.

Warning: The nozzle opening and airway must be free and unobstructed at all times. Blockages can lead to overheating and damage to the motor.

1. The vacuum cleaner is operated by lead-acid batteries. These batteries must be disposed of properly.

2. When the batteries are no longer capable of being charged, take them out of the appliance and ensure that they are disposed of properly. (Pic.A)

3. To remove the batteries, unscrew the lid on the underside of the vacuum cleaner. (Pic. A)

4. Only remove the batteries when they are about to be disposed of.

5. Take the spent batteries to a recycling centre. Dispose of in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in your country.

Important: Replace with lead-acid batteries.

If other batteries are used this can lead to dam- age to the appliance.

The packaging is wholly composed of environ

mentally-friendly materials that can be disposed of at a local recycling centre.

Cleaning / Disposal / Information

Please contact your local council office to find out about disposal facilities for your worn-out appliances.

The service centre for your country is shown on the guarantee card.

Statement of conformity

We, KompernaB Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Burgstr. 21, D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declare that this product conforms with the following EC regulations:

EU Low Voltage Directive

73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC:

EN 55014-2, EN 55014-1,

EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

Model type/Description: Cordless hand vacuum cleaner KH 280

We reserve the right to make amendments.