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Neato Botvac
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User Manual
Neato Botvac
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User Manual
BEFORE GETTING STARTED
• Read all documentation before using your Neato robot for the
first time.
• Keep the documentation for your Neato robot for future use.
INTENDED USE
Note!
The appliance is not to be used by children younger than 8.
Children 8 and older or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
may only use this appliance if they are supervised or have been
given instruction about how to use it safely and understand
what risks are involved. Children should be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the robot or charge base.
Children without adult supervision should not perform cleaning
and maintenance of the robot or charge base.
HAZARD WARININGS
Risk of electric shock!
• Always switch the device off before carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance work. Disconnect the power plug
from the charge base.
• Never pull the power plug out of the socket by the power
cord; instead, pull it out by the power plug itself.
• Disconnect the power plug from the socket before opening
the charge base.
• Never perform repairs on your device yourself. Repairs
to electric devices may only be carried out by Neato
customer service.
• Do not insert any pointed objects into the electric contacts.
• Do not change the contacts.
• Never carry the charge base by the power cord.
• Do not continue to operate the robot if the device itself or
the power cord is damaged.
• Contact your Neato customer service in the event of
damage.
• Do not clean the robot, the charge base or the power cable
in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the robot on damp ground or in places in which
it can get into contact with liquids or be immersed in water.
• Do not use the robot in humid environments, such as wet
bathrooms.
• Do not use the robot in hazardous areas such open
fireplaces, running showers or swimming pools.
• Make sure that you do not damage, bend or twist the power
cord. Do not place any heavy objects on top of the cord.
This could damage the power cord and cause a fire or
electrical shock.
• Drooping or bare cables, curtains, tablecloths or cords in the
working area of the robot are to be secured in order to avoid
damage to the it or cause an electrical shock.
• Make sure no fragile, light, loose or movable objects are
within range of the robot.
Fire hazard!
• Do not vacuum up any hot ashes or lit cigarettes with the
robot.
• The batteries must never be placed in an open fire and/or
heated by an external heat source.
• Never use the robot in rooms with burning candles or desk
lamps on the floor.
Explosion hazard!
• Do not vacuum up any explosive or easily flammable
substances.
