Kompernass KH 4421 manual Before the First Use, Charging, To avoid the risk of injury

To avoid the risk of injury:

•Do not change any accessories while the appliance is switched on.

•Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up sharp objects or glass shards.

•Never vacuum up burning matches, glowing ashes or cigarette butts.

•Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up chemical products, stone dust, gypsum, cement or similar particles.

•This hand vacuum cleaner is only suitable for use on dry surfaces. The appliance is not suitable for foam, water, flammable and explosive substances or other liquids.

•Always store the appliance indoors. To prevent accidents, keep the appliance in a dry location when not in use.

•Under extreme conditions, leaks in the battery cells may occur. In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with skin or eyes, the affected area must be rinsed off with water immediately. Contact a physician.

To conduct yourself safely:

•Use only accessory parts recommended by the manufacturer.

•Do not allow individuals (including children) to use the appliance whose physical, sensorial or mental abilities or lack of experience and know- ledge hinder their safe usage of it if they have not previously been supervised or instructed in its correct usage. Tell children about the appliance and its potential dangers so that they do not play with it.

•The cable of the charging station may not be used for other purposes. Never carry the char- ging station or the power adapter by the cable. Do not pull on the cable when you want to move the appliance.

•Always grip the power plug to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

•Always be sure to keep the hand vacuum clea- ner away from heating elements, ovens or other heated appliances and surfaces.

•Always make certain that the ventilation slits are open. A blocked ventilation circuit can result in overheating and damage to the appliance.

•This product contains rechargeable Ni-MH batte- ries. Do not thow the batteries into a fire and do not subject them to high temperatures. There is a risk of explosion!

•Take special care when using the hand vacuum cleaner on stairs.

•Do not use the hand vacuum cleaner without the dust filter inserted.

•Do not use the power adapter for a different pro- duct and do not attempt to charge this appliance with a different charging station. Only use the charging station supplied with this appliance.

Before the First Use

1.The cordless hand vacuum cleaner is powered by rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Before using the cordless hand vacuum cleaner for the first time, the batteries must be charged for at least 24 hours.

2.The batteries reach their full capacity after a charging time of 24 hours. Only place the appli- ance back in the charging station 7 once the vacuum power becomes noticeably weaker.

Charging

1.Insert the round plug of the power supply into the back of the charging station 7. Lock the plug by turning it anti-clockwise.

2.Place the charging station 7 next to a power socket and plug the power adapter in.

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