Miele HS19 Operating Instructions Manual page 116

en-US - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The AP01/AP02/AP03 lithium-ion battery is subject to
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dangerous goods legislation. The user is permitted to trans-
port the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery by road without having
to observe any further requirements. Please contact Cus-
tomer Service before sending the AP01/AP02/AP03 bat-
tery. Only send AP01/AP02/AP03 batteries that are un-
damaged and have been fully run down. Insulate the metal
contacts with adhesive tape to prevent short circuits. Pack
the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery in such a way that it is not
able to move around inside the packaging.
Proper use
Do not drop or throw the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery. For
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safety reasons, do not continue to use an AP01/AP02/
AP03 battery which has been damaged.
Keep the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery away from naked
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flames or other heat sources. Do not heat the AP01/AP02/
AP03 battery. Do not expose the rechargeable battery to
direct sunlight.
Do not dismantle the AP01/AP02(AP03 battery.
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Do not cause a short circuit by bridging the contacts of
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the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery, either unintentionally or de-
liberately.
Do not allow the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery to come into
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contact with liquids.
Disposing of the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery: remove the
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AP01/AP02/AP03 battery from the vacuum cleaner. Insu-
late the metal contacts with adhesive tape to prevent short
circuits. Dispose of the AP01/AP02/AP03 battery in a mu-
nicipal recycling facility. Do not dispose of the AP01/AP02/
AP03 battery with your household waste.
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