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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
When using an electrical appliance containing a NC/NM battery
basic precaution should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CHARGING THE BATTERY
Battery charging
• Charge batteries for 3 hours (NM) before initial use.
• Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in
serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
• Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion
resulting in serious injury.
• The battery must be handled by adults only Dropping the Battery could result in
serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by
adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the
battery.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the
battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the
battery by the case only.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected,
do not use the charger of the battery until you have replaced the worn or
damaged part.
Care
• If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the
damaged battery in a plastic bag. Please refer to the information on this page
for proper disposal.
• If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least
15 minutes and call a physician.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vacuum has not been
used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75ºF or below -10ºF.
IMPORTANT BATTERY
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS!
