Miele HS18 Operating Instructions Manual page 44

en - Warning and Safety instructions
Keep the rechargeable battery or the batteries away from naked
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flames or other heat sources. Do not heat the rechargeable battery
or the batteries. Do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not dismantle the rechargeable battery.
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Do not cause a short circuit by bridging the contacts of the re-
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chargeable battery or the batteries, either unintentionally or deliber-
ately.
Do not allow the rechargeable battery or the batteries to come
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into contact with liquids.
Do not attempt to recharge the remote control batteries.
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Stop using the rechargeable battery immediately if you notice an
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unusual smell from it, if liquid is leaking from it, if it is significantly
overheating or if it is discoloured or deformed. Dispose of the re-
chargeable battery immediately.
Disposing of the batteries and the rechargeable battery: remove
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the rechargeable battery from the robot vacuum cleaner and the bat-
teries from the remote control. Insulate the metal contacts with ad-
hesive tape to prevent short circuits. Dispose of the batteries and the
rechargeable battery in a municipal recycling facility. Do not dispose
of batteries or the rechargeable battery with normal household
waste.
The battery must be removed before the appliance is scrapped.
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Accessories
Only use genuine accessories with the "ORIGINAL Miele" logo on
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the packaging. The manufacturer cannot otherwise guarantee the
safety of the product.
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