IMPORTANT BATTERY

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance containing a lead-acid battery, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CHARGING THE BATTERY

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Battery Charging

•Charge batteries for 10 -12 hours before inital use.

•Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.

•Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.

•The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.

•Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by

adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.

•Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.

•Read the safety instructions on the battery.

•Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is

detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

Care

•If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. Please refer to the information on this page for proper disposal.

•If acid comes in contact with skin or eye, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.

•If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.

•Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.

•Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vacuum has not been used.

•Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.

•Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75°F or below -10° F.

Disposal

•The battery is a sealed lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.

•Return exhausted batteries to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as a local seller of automotive batteries. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.

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MODEL AV-701B specifications

The Oreck Model AV-701B is a high-performance upright vacuum cleaner designed to make cleaning tasks more efficient and effortless. Renowned for its powerful suction and lightweight design, the Oreck AV-701B is suitable for both residential and commercial use.

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