Important Safety Instructions - Bissell EV675 Manuel De L'utilisateur

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
» This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
» Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts of the
appliance and its accessories.
» If the charger supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
» Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
» The battery is to be disposed of safely.
» This appliance contains batteries that are only
replaceable by skilled persons.
» Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
» Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
» Unplug charger from electrical socket when not in
use, before cleaning, maintaining or servicing the
appliance, and if your appliance has an accessory
tool with a moving brush, before connecting or
disconnecting the tool.
» This appliance contains batteries that are non-
replaceable.
» The battery must be removed from the appliance
before it is scrapped.
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» Do not use with damaged cable or charger. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
» Do not use to suck up water.
» Do not immerse in water for cleaning.
» Place the cables from other appliances out of the area to be cleaned.
» Do not operate the vacuum in a room where an infant or child is
sleeping.
» Do not operate the vacuum in an area where there are lit candles or
fragile objects on the floor to be cleaned.
» Do not operate the vacuum in a room that has lit candles on furniture
that the vacuum may accidentally hit or bump into.
» Do not allow children to sit on the vacuum.
» Turn OFF all controls before unplugging.
» Do not pull or carry charger by cable, use cable as a handle, close door
on cable, or pull cable around sharp edges or corners.
» Keep charger cable away from heated surfaces.
» To unplug, grasp the charger plug, not the cable.
» Do not handle charger plug or appliance with wet hands.
» Battery pack and charger base output terminals are not to be short-
circuited.
» Do not charge the unit outdoors.
» The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when
removing the battery.
» Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 60°C, or incinerate.
» Keep batteries out of reach of children.
» Dispose of used batteries promptly.
» Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or
local poison control.
» Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the OFF-position
before picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance
with your finger on the switch or energising appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
» Do not use appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
» Do not expose appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
» Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the appliance
outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
» Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
product is maintained.
» Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance except as indicated in
the instructions for use and care.
» Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep
away from children.
» Use only as described in this user guide.
» Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water; do not attempt to operate it and
have it repaired at an authorised service center.
» Do not put any object into openings.
» Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as
petroleum, or use in areas where they may be present.