PREPARATION
Safety information
• Before operating the appliance, please read
this manual thoroughly and keep it for your
reference.
• Because the following operating instructions
cover various models, the characteristics
of your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly
from those described in this manual.
Caution/Warning symbols used
WARNING
Indicates that a danger of death or serious
injury exists.
CAUTION
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or
material damage exists.
Other symbols used
NOTE
Indicates that the following text contains
additional important information.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning
(US only)
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
For battery recycling go to
call2recycle.org
L i - i o n
or call 1-800-822-8837
Failure to meet these requirements could
cause damage to the internal parts of the
vacuum and void your warranty.
General
• Read all instructions carefully. Before
switching the vacuum on, make sure that
the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the rating plate
at the rear of the handy vacuum cleaner
(battery contact side).
• WARNING : Do not use the vacuum cleaner
on a wet rug or floor.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow the vacuum cleaner to be used as
a toy. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to
run unattended at any time. Use the vacuum
cleaner only for its intended purpose as
described in these instructions.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a
dustbin.
• Empty the dustbin before it is full to
maintain the highest efficiency.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
matches, live ashes or cigarette butts. Keep
the vacuum cleaner away from stoves and
other heat sources. Heat can deform and
discolor the plastic parts of the unit.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with
the vacuum cleaner as they may damage the
vacuum's parts.
• Do not block the suction or the exhaust port.
• To avoid damage, remove the plug by
grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.
• 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.
Children should not clean or perform
maintenance on the vacuum without adult
supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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