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Safety instructions for Rechargeable Battery Vacuum Cleaners with Replaceable Li-ion Battery...... Page 6

Safety instructions for Rechargeable Battery Vacuum Cleaners with Replaceable Li-ion Battery

Before using this appliance, read the following safety instructions and the separately enclosed instruction manual very carefully.

Safety Instructions According to Standard

Read the instructions!

Detachable power supply unit

Do not use power supply with damaged plug! If the pins of the plug part are damaged, the plug-in power supply shall be scrapped.

WARNING:

For the purpose of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply unit provided with this appliance.

• The appliance is designed to operate with safety extra-low voltage. It must only be connected to the supply voltage printed on the rating plate.
• This appliance contains a battery pack that can be easily replaced. Replacement only with the same type of battery pack.
• If the mains connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection cable available from the manufacturer or its customer service centre.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

General Safety Instructions

CAUTION:

• To avoid fire or explosion, do not use this appliance to remove toner from the laser printer or copier.

• Do not vacuum up hot ash, sharp or pointed objects!

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.

• The power supply unit is only suitable for use in dry rooms.
• Do not touch the connected power supply unit with wet hands!
• Switch off the appliance if not in use, when attaching accessories, for cleaning or in the event of a fault.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water for cleaning.
• When cleaning disconnect the appliance from the power supply unit.
• Ensure that the charging cable does not become kinked, jammed, driven over or come into contact with heat sources.
• Do not use a damaged power supply unit.
• The appliance, the power supply unit and the cable have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.
• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an authorized technician.
• Only use original accessories.
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING:

Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation!

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries (Li-Ion)

The appliance is equipped with rechargeable Li-ion batteries. This results in numerous advantages compared to other batteries and rechargeable batteries:

• A high cell voltage (more volts)
- No memory effect
- A low self-discharge

Safe Handling of Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries

In general, Li-ion batteries are considered safe. Nevertheless, hazards may result from mechanical damage, electrical faults and thermal effects.

Mechanical damage may result in the leakage of gaseous or liquid substances that can be highly irritating, flammable or even toxic.

An electrical fault, such as a short circuit, may lead to overheating and cause a fire.

Even the heating of the outer shell of a Li-ion battery, e. g. due to sunlight or a heating element, may lead to fire or an explosion.

However, Li-ion batteries are safe when handled properly. Only if used or stored improperly they may become dangerous. Therefore:

• Avoid temperatures above 40^ and below 0^ .
• Do not drop the appliance or the rechargeable battery.
• In case the Li-Ion battery has been dropped and is now damaged, stop using it.
• When storing or disposing of the appliance, mask the terminals to prevent short circuits.
• Dispose of old batteries properly in collecting containers at the trader or at municipal collection points.

Extending the Life of the Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

For Li-ion batteries, even more than with other rechargeable batteries, their life can be extended by treating them properly. The following simple rules for charging and storing help you keeping the capacity of the rechargeable battery:

• Temperature: The ideal temperature for these rechargeable batteries ranges from 10 °C – 25 °C. Temperatures above may lead to premature aging.
• Charging and discharging: During charging cycles, both full charge and deep discharge should be avoided.

When the charging process of the battery is completed, you should disconnect the charger immediately. A charge up to 90 % is considered best.

Conversely, it is also preserving the battery more when it is not discharged to 0%. If the possibility arises, you should already recharge the battery when it is reaching a charge state of 30%.

- Storage: Always store batteries in a dry place and at moderate temperatures between 10 °C and 20 °C.

Also consider the effect of self-discharge! When the rechargeable battery is already empty, this effect may lead to a deep discharge resulting in damaging the battery. If you intend to store the battery for an extended period of time, you can counteract this effect. We then recommend charging the battery to approx. 40 % before storage. You should check the state of charge after not more than a month.

Batteries au lithium-ion rechargeables (Li-ion)