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7 Disposal
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Disposal
7.1
Environmental protection
When the appliance, especially the
batteries, have reached the end of
their service life or when dysfunc-
tions recur, disable the appliance by
removing the batteries.
The filter elements are made from environ-
mentally compatible materials and can be dis-
posed of with the domestic waste.
7.2
Removing the batteries
1.
Run the appliance until the batteries are
completely empty and the motor stops.
2.
Loosen the 7 screws on the side of the
motor unit with a Philips screwdriver
(Fig. 14).
3.
Remove the cover.
4.
Take out the built-in batteries.
5.
Refit the cover and fasten it with the 7
screws.
6.
Give the appliance and the removed bat-
teries to the respective separate disposal
points, to your dealer or directly to Dirt
Devil.
ATTENTION:
Danger of pollution! The appliance contains
rechargeable batteries that must not dis-
posed of in your domestic waste. Give the
appliance and the removed batteries sepa-
rately to the respective disposal points, to
your dealer or directly to Dirt Devil.
WARNING:
Improper replacement of the batteries can
cause injury!
If it becomes necessary to replace the
batteries, contact a specialist dealer or Dirt
Devil Customer Services.
Never replace the batteries yourself.
By no means replace the original batter-
ies by batteries of a different type.
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WARNING:
Danger of injury by improper handling of
batteries!
Never short-circuit the batteries, i.e. nev-
er touch both poles simultaneously, espe-
cially with metal objects.
Never dismantle the batteries. Never ex-
pose the batteries to high temperatures.
Improper handling can lead to liquid
leaking from the batteries. This can cause
skin irritations. Avoid any contact with the
fluid.
