In the following cases, you must stop the appliance 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 con- taining alcohol onto the filters (motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.). The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on con- struction sites. > = Vacuuming up building rubble may damage the appliance. Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
For safety reasons, the appliance is fitted with an over- heating protection system to safeguard the battery and motors. The appliance will switch off automati- cally if it or the battery is too hot. > = The appliance will need around 30 minutes to cool down before it can be used again. The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. We therefore recommend keeping the packaging for the purpose of future transportation. Information on disposal Vacuum cleaners, batteries, accessories and packag- ing should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose of the vacuum cleaner or the batteries in the household rubbish.
Packaging The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. It is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be recycled. Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriate recycling point. Old appliances This appliance contains rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The appliance must therefore only be disposed of by an authorised after-sales service or dealer. Batteries Please follow the notes on transport. Integrated batteries may only be removed by special- ist personnel for the purpose of disposal. Opening the housing shell may damage the vacuum cleaner. 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. 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. 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. If the battery is used incorrectly, liquid may leak out of the battery. Avoid touching the liquid. In the event of accidental contact, rinse the affected area with water. If the liquid comes into contact with the eyes, seek medical assistance. > = If battery liquid leaks, it can irritate or burn the skin. Li-ion batteries Only for qualified professional: To remove the battery from the vacuum cleaner, press the on/off switch ( Fig. 4 + Fig. 11 ) until the battery is fully discharged.
Unscrew the screws on the housing and take off the housing shell to remove the battery. To prevent a short circuit, disconnect the battery connections individually one after the other and then insulate the terminals. Even in the case of complete discharge, the battery still contains a residual capacity that may be re- leased in the event of a short circuit. Transportation information The Li-ion batteries in the appliance are subject to the requirements of dangerous goods legislation. The bat- teries can be transported by the user by road without any further requirements. In the event that they are shipped by a third party (e.g.
transported by air or freight carrier), special requirements regarding packag- ing and identification must be met. In this case, a dan- gerous goods expert must be consulted when preparing the goods for dispatch. 11