Dirt Devil BLADE 24V, Instruction Manual

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Always check the mains adapter cord for
possible damage before using the appliance.
Never use a mains adapter with a damaged
cord or plug. Only ever connect the mains
adapter to sockets which carry the voltage
indicated on the mains adapter.
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Before cleaning or performing user main-
tenance on the appliance, ensure that the
appliance is switched off and that the mains
adapter is not connected.
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Before using the appliance, ensure that
the appliance is not connected to the mains
adapter.
About the brushbar
The brushbar in the turbo head rotates at high
speed. This poses various hazards to people,
animals and objects:
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Never vacuum people, animals or plants.
Keep parts of the body and items of clothing
away from the moving parts and openings
of the appliance when it is in operation. They
may otherwise be drawn in and cause injuries.
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Before you detach or attach, open or clean
the turbo head, switch off the appliance.
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Do not run over cords, cables etc. as they
could get tangled in the brushbar and be
damaged.
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Keep the brushbar away from all delicate
surfaces to avoid damaging them. Refer to the
manufacturer’s cleaning and care instructions,
this may otherwise cause damage.
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Keep the brushbar away from curtains,
drapes and fringes, as they could otherwise
be drawn in and damaged.
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Only use the brushbar to clean carpets.
About the rechargable battery
There is a risk of injury if rechargeable batte-
ries are handled incorrectly.
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Only use the mains adapter included in
the scope of supply to charge the recharge-
able battery.
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Never short-circuit the rechargeable bat-
tery, i.e. never touch both poles simultane-
ously, especially with electrically conductive
objects.
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Never take the rechargeable battery
apart, never deform it and never expose it to
high temperatures.
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Improper handling can cause fluid to leak
from the rechargeable battery. Avoid any
contact with such fluid.
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If you have come into contact with the
escaping fluid, rinse it off with plenty of
water and consult a doctor.
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Make sure the mains adapter is not con-
nected before removing the battery.
If the appliance is faulty
If the appliance, the mains adapter or the
mains adapter cord are damaged, they will
need to be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s customer service department
or a similarly qualified person in order to
prevent hazards.
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