Miele HS19 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Warning and Safety instructions
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Batteries will deplete over time. They can then leak corrosive flu-
ids. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. In the event of contact,
rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice.
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Please contact Miele Service before sending the AP01 battery.
Correct use
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Do not drop or throw the AP01 battery. For safety reasons, do not
continue to use an AP01 battery which has been damaged.
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Keep the AP01 battery away from naked flames or other heat
sources. Do not heat the AP01 battery. Do not expose the re-
chargeable battery to direct sunlight.
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Do not dismantle the AP01 battery.
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Do not cause a short circuit by bridging the contacts of the AP01
battery, either unintentionally or deliberately.
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Do not allow the AP01 battery to come into contact with liquids.
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Disposing of the AP01 battery: remove the AP01 battery from the
vacuum cleaner. Insulate the metal contacts with adhesive tape to
prevent short circuits. Dispose of the AP01 battery in a municipal re-
cycling facility. Do not dispose of the AP01 battery with your house-
hold waste.
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