7 Disposal
7.2 Removing the batteries
WARNING:
Improper charging of the batteries can
cause injury!
If it becomes necessary to replace the
batteries, contact a specialist dealer or Dirt
Devil Customer Services.
Never replace the batteries yourself.
By no means replace the original batter-
ies by batteries of a different type.
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WARNING:
Danger of injury by improper handling of
batteries!
Never short-circuit the batteries, i.e. nev-
er touch both poles simultaneously, espe-
cially with conductive objects.
Never dismantle the batteries.
Never expose the batteries to high tem-
peratures.
Improper handling can lead to liquid
leaking from the batteries. Avoid any contact
with the fluid.
1. Run the appliance until the batteries are
completely empty and the motor stops.
2. Loosen the 5 screws on the side of the
motor unit with a Philips screwdriver
(Fig. 18).
3. Remove the cover.
4. Take out the built-in batteries.
5. Refit the cover and fasten it with the
5 screws.
6. Give the appliance and the removed bat-
teries to the respective separate disposal
points, to your dealer or to Dirt Devil.
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