Friendly Robotics Friendly Vac, Operating & Safety Manual

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Important Safeguards
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Carrying & Transportation
• Hold the Pull-Line when rewinding. Do not allow the Pull-Line to whip when rewinding.
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Do not lift Friendly Vac by the bump guard. Always use carry handle.
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To safely move Friendly Vac in case of different height level or stairs, remove the power packs from
Friendly Vac and carry them separately.
Charging & Batteries
• The charger is for indoor use only. Do not use in areas where moisture or water is likely. It is required
placing it in a well-ventilated dry location and not exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not unplug by pulling on charger cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this product.
• Use only the batteries supplied by the manufacturer to power this product.
• Do not use with damaged charger cord, plug or batteries.
Maintenance & Storage
• Maintain and store Friendly Vac according to the instructions in the ‘Maintenance’ chapter.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Do not get the filter wet. Do not operate Friendly Vac with wet filters.
• Always turn off all controls, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet and Friendly Vac and
remove batteries before servicing it.
• Remove batteries from the Friendly Vac if it will not be used for periods of time greater than two
weeks. Keep batteries fully charged for storage.
• Keep the charger and batteries away from heated surfaces.
• This product contains sealed lead acid batteries. Batteries must be recycled.
• Do not incinerate Friendly Vac even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• Never handle plug, batteries or Friendly Vac with wet hands.
• Do not open or mutilate the power pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may damage the eyes or
skin.
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THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety warning to prevent possible damage or injury in case of
robot falling of stairs/edge:
Although Friendly Vac is equipped with sensors
preventing its falling from stairs or any other edge, use extra caution when it is
operating near these areas, by making sure that nobody is present along the
stairway or nearby when Friendly Vac is in operation in such areas.
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