Risk of electric shock!
•
Do not expose the product to rain or moist con-
ditions. Avoid spilling or dripping water or other
liquids on it. Water entering electrical devices
will increase the risk of electric shock.
•
Do not use device if damaged. Damage to the
power cable or the device increase the risk of
electric shock.
•
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
device. Immediately have a defective device or
damaged power cable repaired or replaced by a
speciality shop.
Risk of injury!
•
Do not modify, open or manipulate the device.
This will increase the risk of injury.
•
Check the device for damage before every use.
Do not use a defective device.
•
Do not vacuum up substances harmful to the
health (e.g. dust from beechwood, asbestos).
•
Do not use the vacuum on humans, animals
or plants. Particularly hair, fingers and clothing
being worn can be suctioned in.
•
Never use the vacuum in tight spaces without
adequate ventilation.
•
Always keep the vacuum vents clean and never
cover these. Do not insert objects into the
apertures.
Risk of damage!
•
Never operate the device if it has been dropped
or damaged in any other way. For inspection
and repair, take it to a qualified electrician.
•
Do not vacuum up sharp objects (e.g. glass
shards, nails, rocks). These can damage the
filter.
Safe handling of the battery pack
•
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of
children. Children do not recognise the hazards
associated with this product!
•
Only use chargers recommended by the
manufacturer. Using other chargers may result
in a fire.
•
Only use the battery packs recommended by
the manufacturer. Using other battery packs
may result in serious injuries and/or fires.
Never use primary batteries.
•
Keep the battery pack away from screws and
other metal objects. Do not short-circuit the
battery pack.
•
Incorrect use or damage may cause fluid to leak
from the battery pack and cause skin irritation
or burns. Avoid contact with the fluid. If contact
occurs, rinse the affected skin area with water.
If contact with the eyes occurs, also seek medi-
cal attention.
•
Do not use damaged or modified battery packs.
Do not attempt to repair damaged battery
packs. Properly dispose of damaged battery
packs.
•
Explosion hazard! Do not expose the battery
pack to fire or temperatures over 40 °C. Do not
expose the battery pack to direct sunlight.
•
Do not expose the battery pack to rain or wet
conditions. Avoid spilling or dripping water or
other liquids on it.
•
Chargers may interfere with the operation of
active electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers,
thus pose a personal hazard.
•
Observe the charging instructions and the per-
missible temperature range when charging.
•
Note the correct polarity of the charging
plug when charging. Risk of short-circuits or
explosion if connected incorrectly or reversed
polarity.
•
Do not charge the battery pack unattended.
•
Stop charging immediately if the battery pack
becomes very hot whilst charging. If the bat-
tery pack becomes very hot or expands, the
battery pack is defective and must not be used
again. Allow the battery pack to cool down and
replace the battery pack.
•
Remove the battery pack from the product if it
will not be used for extended periods.
•
Regularly check the charge of the battery pack
when stored for extended periods.
Produc t Over-
view
1. Release button
2. On/Off switch
3. Battery pack (not included)
4. Suction port
5. Bin
6. Filter (2-piece)
7. Floor nozzle
8. Crevice nozzle
9. Extension tube
Vacuum Cleaner VC500
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