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Safety information
WARNING
• Before operating the appliance, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for your reference.
WARNING
• Because these following operating
instructions cover various models, the
characteristics of your vacuum cleaner
may differ slightly from those described
in this manual.
Caution/Warning symbols used
WARNING
Indicates that a danger of death or serious
injury exists.
CAUTION
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or
material damage exists.
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NOTE
Indicates that the following text contains
additional important information.
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Safety information
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Important safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using your
POWERbot.
Unplug the battery charger / docking
station from outlet when not in use and
before conducting maintenance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
General
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not operate POWERbot or the
battery charger / docking station if it
has been damaged in any way.
• If the vacuum cleaner is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped in water,
return it to a customer care center.
• Do not handle the battery charger /
docking station or POWERbot with wet
hands.
• Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
• 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. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.