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USER MANUAL 2474 ARIETE

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IT

AVVERTENZE IMPORTANTI

LEGGERE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI PRIMA DELL'USO.

The necessary precautions must be taken when using electrical appliances, and these include the following:

1 Never place the appliance on or close to sources of heat.
2 Never use the appliance in proximity to people or lift to eye level, ear level, etc... as there is a serious risk of accident.
3 Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun, etc....).
4 Make sure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
5 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7 Never insert any items in the openings of the appliance and do not allow items to obstruct air flow.
8 Keep openings free from dust, fluff, hair, etc.
9 Never use the appliance without the filter.
10 Do not use to clean up hot items or any items that are giving off smoke or which are burning, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ash.
11 Never pick up flammable or combustible materials (volatile fluids, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use where there are large amounts of water.
12 Never use the appliance in closed environments or where there might be fumes from oil-based paints and varnishes or solvents, waterproofing treatments, flammable powders or other toxic or explosive fumes.
13 Never pick up toxic materials (bleach, ammonia, drain cleaners, petrol, etc.).
14 NEVER PLACE THE APPLIANCE BODY, PLUG OR POWER CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS; ALWAYS WIPE CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH.
15 SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE AFTER USE AND BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING SINGLE PARTS AND BEFORE CLEANING.
16 Before plugging the charger into the mains power, make sure that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage of the mains system.
17 UNPLUG THE CHARGER WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS IN USE.
18 This appliance operates using NiMH rechargeable batteries and therefore, at the end of its useful life, do not dispose of it in general household waste. Take it to a spe-

cial municipal recycling facility or to retailers offering this type of service. Separate disposal of a household appliance makes it possible to prevent potentially negative effects on health and the environment as well as to recover the material of which the appliance is made in order to achieve significant savings in terms of energy and resources. The product is marked with a crossed out wheeled bin symbol to show that it needs to be disposed of separately. Never throw batteries into fire.

19 For the best performance, never charge a battery if its temperature or the environment temperature is below 5^ C ( 40^ F) or above 40^ C ( 105^ F).

20 If any fluid should leak from the battery, do not use the appliance; take it to your nearest Assistance Centre to have the battery replaced.

21 Always make sure that your hands are thoroughly dry before using or adjusting the switches on the appliance, or before touching the power plug or power connections.

22 To unplug the appliance, grip the plug and remove it directly from the power socket. Never pull the power cord to unplug the appliance.

23 Never use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or if the appliance itself is faulty; in this case, take it to your nearest Authorised Assistance Centre.

24 To prevent any risks, if the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Technical Assistance Service or a similarly qualified person.

25 This appliance is designed for HOME USE ONLY and may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes.

26 This appliance conforms to the 2006/95/EC and EMC 2004/108/EC directives.

27 Any changes to this product that have not been expressly authorised by the manufacturer may lead to the user's guarantee being rendered null and void.

28 In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it inoperative by cutting off the power cord. We also recommend that any parts that could be dangerous be rendered harmless, especially for children, who may play with the appliance or its parts.

29 Packaging must never be left within the reach of children since it is potentially dangerous.

30 For disposing the appliance in an adequate manner, according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU, please read the appropriate leaflet attached.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)

A ON/OFF button	G Vacuum cleaner for dirt and small amounts of water
B Handle
C Recharge indicator light	I Charging adapter
D Charger power socket	I Dust container
E Crevice nozzle	L Filter
F Vacuum cleaner with brush	M Unlocking buttons

BATTERY CHARGING

IMPORTANT: Fully recharge the battery before any use.

IMPORTANT: Charge the battery for at least 24 hours to activate it before using the appliance for the first time; after this time, a full charge will take 8 hours.

IMPORTANT: It is normal for the appliance to become hot while charging.

IMPORTANT: Never use the appliance while it is charging.

• Once the appliance is assembled, plug the charger (H) into the power mains and insert the lead into the relevant socket (D) on the appliance body (Fig. 2).
  The recharge indicator light (C) lights up to indicate that the appliance is recharging. The light does not give any information about the battery recharging level.

IMPORTANT: We recommend using up all of the battery power before charging again.

ATTACHMENTS

Vacuum Cleaner (G)

This is used to clean up large-sized pieces of dirt and small amounts of water.

Round brush (F)

Suitable for cleaning sofas and fabrics.

Crevice nozzle (E)

Ideal for cleaning in corners, crevices and areas that are hard to reach.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE AFTER USE AND BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING SINGLE PARTS AND BEFORE CLEANING.

• Fit the required attachment to the end of the dust container (I), press the ON/OFF button (A) to start the handheld cleaner, holding it by the special handgrip (B) (Fig. 3).
  The relevant indicator (C) switches on when the battery is running down and it stays lit until the battery is completely flat. Rrecharge the appliance as described previously.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: NEVER PLACE THE APPLIANCE BODY, PLUG OR POWER CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS; ALWAYS WIPE CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH.

IMPORTANT: SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE AFTER USE AND BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING SINGLE PARTS AND BEFORE CLEANING.

- Clean the appliance body by using only a damp cloth with mild detergent, if necessary.

When cleaning the appliance, make sure that no type of liquid enters the cleaner.

Never use heavy-duty cleaning agents (stain removers or solvents) as they could corrode the plastic.

How to empty the dust container (I)

IMPORTANT: Clean the dust container (I) and filter (L) in good time; suction power will be reduced if the container is full or the filter is clogged.

• Press the release button (M) and pull out the whole container (Fig. 4).
• Take the filter (L) outwards (Fig. 5) and proceed with cleaning.
  IMPORTANT: Only wash the filter (L) in clean water, without using soap or detergent.
• Empty the dust out from the container (I) and into a plastic bag; if necessary, rinse out the container.
• Dry all parts and then refit them.
• Re-assemble the appliance body with the dust container, inserting the notch on the body into the apposite opening on the container and press the latter until it locks in place (Fig. 6).

IMPORTANT: Properly assemble the filter (L) and the dust container (I) before starting the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible reason	Solution
The motor is not working Flat	battery Recharge the battery
Suction power becomes weak	The dust container is full or the filter is blocked	Empty the dust container and clean the filter
The charge indicator light doesn’t work	Power supply disconnected	Plug back in firmly
	Charger plug not firmly inserted
	There is dust between the motor electrode and the base	Clean off the dust
The battery use time is shorter and shorter	If the battery is fully charged within 8 hours	If the battery can only work for 1-2 minutes after a full 8-hour charge, it may be flat and simply needs replacing with a new one. Contact an authorized Service Centre.

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