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1 Safety instructions
- Never immerse the appliance in water or
other fluids and keep it away from rain
and moisture.
- Only charge the appliance if the electrical
voltage stated on the power unit matches
the voltage of your socket. Wrong voltage
can destroy the power unit.
1.4
Regarding the batteries
The appliance contains rechargeable nickle-
cadmium batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into fire or
subject to high temperatures. There is a risk of
explosion.
If used wrongly, fluid can leak from the
battery. This can cause skin irritations. Avoid
any contact with the fluid. If you experience
contact with the fluid, rinse with lots of water.
If the fluid comes into contact with your eyes,
rinse immediately for 10 min. with water and
find a doctor straightaway.
If it is necessary to replace the batteries,
contact a specialist dealer or Royal
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Appliance Customer Services. We assume no
liability for any damage resulting from
improperly replaced batteries.
1.5
Regarding children
Never leave the appliance unattended,
and use it with the greatest of care if children
or persons who cannot assess the risks are
nearby.
Children or persons who cannot assess
the risks may not use the appliance. Store it
so it is inaccessible.
Packing material must not be used to play
with. There is a danger of suffocation.
1.6
Regarding intended use
The battery powered hand-held vacuum
cleaner must be used exclusively for
vacuuming up small quantities of dust. Any
other use is considered non-intended use and
is prohibited.
In particular, the activities
listed in the following may under no
circumstances be carried out with the
battery powered hand-held vacuum
cleaner:
Do not vacuum:
-hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches.
These can cause fire.
-pointed objects such as, glass fragments,
nails, etc. These objects destroy the
filter.
-water and other fluids, especially damp
carpet cleaning agents. Internal
dampness can lead to a short-circuit.
-toner (for laser printers, copy machines,
etc.). There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
-plaster, cement, etc. The filter can
become blocked.
-hair, fingers and other body parts. They
could be pulled right in and cause
injuries.
Do not use near explosive or easily
flammable substances. There is a risk of fire
or explosion.
Do not use in the open-air. There is a risk
of the appliance being destroyed by rain and
dirt.
Do not push objects into the openings of
the appliance. It could overheat.
1.7
If the appliance is defective
Never operate a defective appliance or an
appliance with a defective cable. There is a
considerable risk of injury.
Bring or send defective appliances to a
specialist dealer or to Royal
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Appliance
Customer Services for repair.
