Shark SV7729N Before Use, Charging Your Vacuum Cleaner, Battery Pack Replacement & Disposal

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before Use

1.This cordless hand vacuum is powered by rechargeable nickel- cadmium batteries. Before using the vacuum, charge the vacuum cleaner for a minimum of 20 hours.

Note: Ensure that the On/Off switch is in the “Off” position before charging.

Note: Peak performance may only be realized after the unit has been charged and discharged two (2) or three (3) times. IMPORTANT: To maintain peak performance of your cordless hand vacuum, it is recommended that the unit be fully discharged, then completely re- charged at least once a month.

Charging Your Vacuum Cleaner

1.Place the vacuum cleaner and charging adapter near an electrical power outlet (120 V., 60 Hz.) and plug in the charging adapter‘s jack into the vacuum.

2.Plug the charger into wall outlet.

3.The charging indicator light will shine red to indicate that the charging jack is properly inserted into the charging receptacle at the rear of the unit and that the unit is being charged. (Fig. 1)

Note: Ensure that the On/Off switch is in the "Off" position before charging.

Charging

Jack

To Maximize the Life of your Ni-Cd Batteries

1.Charge for a minimum of 20 hours before initial use. Failure to do so will reduce the product’s battery life significantly.

2.Do not store the unit with the charging adaptor attached and plugged in.

3.Only recharge when the batteries are fully discharged (or as close to fully discharged as possible).

4.Do not store in areas of high temperature or humidity.

5.Fully discharge, then completely re-charge the unit at least once a month.

6.After three (3) months of storage, the product should be fully discharged and then recharged to maximize battery power.

7.Use only the charger supplied with the product. If other chargers are used, the batteries can fail causing damage to the battery, product or personal property.

8.Ni-Cd batteries have a long useful life but at some time they will need to be

replaced. To purchase replacement batteries visit www.sharkvac.com.

Note:

1.	The on/off switch must be in the
	“OFF” position in order to charge the
	unit. If the charging indicator does not
	light, depress the on/off switch once.
2.	If the product has never been used or

Battery Pack Replacement & Disposal

WARNING: NEVER use ordinary batteries for replacement, as these may leak and damage your vacuum cleaner. Use only battery pack XB7729 provided by EURO-PRO Operating LLC for replacement.

This vacuum cleaner contains a nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, which must be recycled or disposed of properly in accordance with state, federal and local laws. Call your nearest recycling center for information on the recycling and disposal of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.

If uncertain as to how to remove the battery pack, we suggest you take your wet/dry hand vacuum to a reputable small appliance service technician to have this service preformed.

The battery pack of your SV7729 is replaceable, however care should be taken when doing so. Follow these steps when replacement is required:

1.	Open the battery pack compartment
	by removing the single Phillips head
	screw located in the recess at the
	rear of the unit. NEVER open the
	battery compartment except to
	change the battery pack when
	required.
2.	Remove battery compartment cover.
	Set aside battery compartment cover
	with the screw.
3.	Carefully detach the two (2) electrical

5.Insert the new battery pack and re- connect the terminals by pushing lead wires onto battery tabs.

6.Tuck the wiring inside the battery compartment so that the wiring does not interfere with the battery compartment cover when it is replaced.

7.Re-install the battery compartment cover by sliding it over the battery towards the front of the unit, making sure that the front snap engages the body of the unit.

8.Replace the battery compartment cover screw.

CAUTION: NEVER use the unit without the battery compartment cover in place. Note: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

CAUTION

•Use only with the battery pack supplied with the unit.

•Do not attempt to remove the battery pack from the unit to charge it.

•Never attempt to throw the battery pack or unit into a fire or incinerate it.

•Do not attempt to remove or damage the battery casing.

•Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly at the end of it's service life.

Fig. 1

Charging

Receptacle

has been stored for an extended

period of time without use – it will take

several complete charge and

discharge cycles to realize the full

operational time of your product.

connectors from the battery pack by

pulling straight out from the battery

pack.

4. Lift out the battery pack and set

aside.

4.The normal full charging time for this vacuum is 20 hours. The vacuum cleaner will run for maximum operational time only if it has been fully charged. To fully charge the unit, run the vacuum cleaner until it stops, then fully recharge the battery.

34