a lack of experience and/ or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and that they have understood the potential dangers of using the appliance. In the following cases, you must stop using the appli- ance immediately and contact the after-sales service: −If you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or liquid has entered the inside of the appliance; −If the appliance has been dropped and damaged. Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather con- ditions, moisture and sources of heat.
Do not pour flammable substances or substances containing alcohol onto the filters (filter bag, motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.). The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on cons- truction sites. => Vacuuming up building rubble may damage the appliance. Switch off the appliance when it is not in use. The vacuum cleaner can not stand by itself. Avoid dropping the unit. Do not lean the vacuum cleaner on walls or table edges. The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum clea- ner from being damaged during transportation. We therefore recommend keeping the packaging in case the appliance needs to be transported in the future.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts, such as thebrush bar. Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth. Do not let children play with the appliance also when it is placed in the docking station. Cleaning and user mainte- nance must not be perfor- med by children unless they are supervised. Plastic bags and film must be kept out of the reach of child- ren and disposed of. Read all the safety information and instructions. > = Failure to act in accordance with the safety information and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions for future reference. This safety information applies to Bosch Li-ion bat- teries only. Only batteries from the "Power for ALL" series are compatible with this appliance. Do not open the battery. > = Risk of short circuit. Protect the battery from heat sources, for example avoiding long periods in the sun and exposure to fire, as well as from water and moisture. > = Risk of explosion. Fumes may be released if the battery is damaged or used improperly. Circulate fresh air, and seek medical assistance in the event of physical symptoms arising as a result of exposure. > = The fumes may irritate the airway.
If the battery is defective, liquid may leak out onto ob- jects in the vicinity. Check any components that may be affected by this. > = Clean these components, or replace them if necessary. Only use the battery in your Bosch electrical appli- ance. > = Dangerous overloading may occur if the battery is used in other appliances. Only use chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge batteries. > = There is a risk of fire if a charger that is designed for a particular type of batteries is used to charge other batteries. Li-ion batteries > = Risk of suffocation! Proper use To charge the appliance, only use the charging cable. included with the appliance or the original quick charger.
The charging cable and quick charger must only be connected and operated as specified on the rating plate. The appliance must only be stored and charged in- doors. Do not expose the appliance to temperatures below 0 °C or above 45 °C. Never vacuum-clean without the dust container, motor protection filter or exhaust filter. > = Otherwise, this may damage the appliance. Keep the vacuum cleaner away from your head when using the tube and nozzles. => This could cause injury. Do not use the charging cable if it is damaged. Repla- ce it with an original charging cable.
When disconnecting the charging cable from the mains, pull the plug itself to remove it – do not pull on the power cord. Do not pull the charging cable over sharp edges or allow it to become trapped. Before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the charging cable and the mains. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged. In the event of a fault, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the charging cable and the mains. For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner. 12