General Safety Instructions; Battery And Charging - iRobot ROOMBA 600 SERIES Owner's Manual

General Safety Instructions

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• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating
your robot.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
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• Heed all warnings on your robot, battery, Home Base®, and in the owner's guide.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.
Use Restrictions
• Your robot is for indoor use only.
• Your robot is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be
supervised when your robot is operating.
• Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.
• Do not use this device to pick up anything that is burning or smoking.
• Do not use this device to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals, or anything wet.
• Before using this device, pick up objects like clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds or
curtains, power cords, and any fragile objects. If the device passes over a power cord and
drags it, there is a chance an object could be pulled off a table or shelf.
• If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent
access to the balcony and ensure safe operation.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Use Roomba only in dry environments.
• Do not spray or pour liquids on Roomba.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the robot. Cleaning and
maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.
• Do not place anything on top of your robot.
• Be aware that the robot moves on its own. Take care when walking in the area that the robot
is operating in to avoid stepping on it.
• Do not operate the robot in areas with exposed electrical outlets in the floor.
• Your iRobot Roomba comes with a region approved power supply cord. Do not use any other
power supply cord. For replacement cords, please contact Customer Care to ensure proper
selection of country specific power supply cord.
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Battery and Charging

• Charge using a standard outlet only. Product may not be used with any type of power
converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty.
• Use only rechargeable battery packs with the correct specification approved by iRobot.
• Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged,
it must be serviced by the manufacturer or similarly qualified persons.
• Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before
long-term storage or transportation.
• Charge indoors only.
• Your robot's Home Base may be protected with a surge protector in the event of
severe electrical storms.
• Never handle the Home Base with wet hands.
• Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base before cleaning or maintaining it.
• Please ensure voltage rating for enclosed Home Base matches standard outlet voltage.
• Used battery packs should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and disposed of safely
according to local environmental regulations.
• Before every use, check the battery pack for any sign of damage or leakage. Do not
charge damaged or leaking battery packs.
• If the battery pack is leaking, return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre
for disposal.
• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before disposal.
• Do not crush or dismantle battery packs. Do not heat or place the battery pack near any
heat source.
• Do not incinerate the battery pack. Do not short-circuit the battery pack.
• Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.
• Contact your local waste management authority for battery recycling and disposal
regulations in your area.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates:
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate
collection facilities. Contact your local authority for information regarding the collection
systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous
substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your
health and well-being. Please contact your local or regional waste authority for more
information on collection, reuse, and recycling programs