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1 Safety notes
GB
1.3
Regarding the batteries
The appliance contains rechargeable batter-
ies.
Do not throw the batteries into fire or sub-
ject to high temperatures; there is a risk of ex-
plosion.
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 battery,
contact a specialist dealer or Royal Appliance
Customer Services. We assume no liability for
any damage resulting from improperly re-
placed batteries.
1.4
Regarding children
This appliance is not intended to be used
by persons (including children) with impaired
physical, sensorial or mental abilities and/or in-
sufficient experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or have been instructed in the
proper use of the appliance by this person.
Keep the appliance out of reach of people of
these groups.
Children should be supervised in order to
make sure that they don’t play with the appli-
ance.
Packing material must not be used to play
with. There is a danger of suffocation.
1.5
Regarding intended use
The appliance may only be operated in
households. It is not suitable for industrial or
commercial use.
The brush sweeper must only be used for
cleaning normally dirty floors and carpets.
Any other use is considered non-intended use
and is prohibited.
In particular, the activities listed in the fol-
lowing may under no circumstances be
carried out with the brush sweeper:
Sweeping of:
- people, animals, plants, especially hair,
fingers and other parts of the body as well
as pieces of clothing worn on the body.
They could be pulled in and cause severe
injuries.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches.
These can cause fire.
- water and other liquids. Internal damp-
ness can lead to a short-circuit.
- toner (for laser printers, copy machines,
etc.). There is a risk of fire and explosion.
Use near explosive or easily flammable
substances. There is a risk of fire or explo-
sion.
Use in the open-air. There is a risk of the
appliance being destroyed by rain and dirt.
1.6
If the appliance is defective
Never use a defective appliance. If the
power cord of the AC adapter for this appli-
ance is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturers, their authorised service repre-
sentative or a similarly qualified person to
avoid danger.
Pass defective appliances to a specialist
dealer or to Royal Appliance Customer Services
for repair,
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