User manual POLTI COLIBRI 2000

[. . . ] Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower or container full of water. Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with use of the appliance to use it. Do not store the appliance in the trunk of a car or in another closed place subject to extremes of temperature. Do not attempt to dismantle it, but take it to an authorised service centre. [. . . ] Precautions when cleaning the appliance and the filter Do not attempt to clean the appliance with paint thinners or other chemical solutions which could damage its outer shell. Make sure that the dust container and filter (F) are perfectly dry before using them again. Check that the motor-driven brush is not obstructed by hair or threads before using it. Disposing of batteries: Precautions when handling nickel cadmium batteries: When you need to replace the appliance's batteries, remove old nickel cadmium batteries carefully and take them to an authorised collection facility. Do not burn batteries or expose them to high temperatures, as they could explode. Do not put batteries or the appliance in a place where temperatures are high. Do not attempt to clean the battery pack with paint solvents or other chemical solutions which could damage the batteries' outer covering. Always take the battery pack and the appliance to authorised service centres only. If battery fluid comes into contact with the skin: Wash immediately with water and neutral soap, or neutralise the affected area with lemon juice or vinegar. If the fluid comes into contact with the eyes: Rinse the eyes immediately with clean running water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention without delay. To keep batteries properly charged, keep the appliance connected to its recharging base with the adapter plugged in at all times. Always store the battery pack and the appliance together in a cool place with the battery pack fully charged. Do not remove the battery pack from the appliance except for maintenance work or replacement of the battery pack. The first time you use the appliance, it must be charged for at least 24h to fully charge the batteries. The first time you use the appliance, connect the recharger (I) to the recharging plug (A), plug in the recharger and wait for the amount of time specified above. The indicator light (C) will remain on for as long as the appliance is connected to the recharger. When the appliance has been charged, unplug the recharger from the power outlet and then remove the recharging plug from the appliance. apply the accessory suited to the type of cleaning you intend to do and start the vacuum cleaner by setting the switch (B) to position 1. Once you have finished cleaning, put it back in its original position. Removable motor-driven brush: The motor-driven brush allows you to brush carpets, raising dust so that it is easily suctioned up by the appliance. [. . . ] This guarantee does not affect the consumer's rights under European Directive 99/44/CE regarding certain aspects of the sale and guarantee of consumer goods; consumers should address claims under these provisions to the retailer where they purchased the goods. This guarantee is effective in countries where European Directive 99/44/CE has been implemented. During the guarantee period, Polti will repair products with defects in workmanship or materials at no charge to the customer for either labour or materials. To have work performed under this guarantee, consumers must contact an Authorised Polti Technical Assistance Centre. [. . . ]