iRobot Roomba 800 Series Owner's Manual page 3

Important Safety Instruction (cont.)
• Heed all warnings on your robot and its parts
WARNING: Risk of electric shock, use indoors in dry locations only.
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• 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.
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• Store and operate your robot in room temperature environments only.
• Do not use this device to pick up sharp objects, glass, or anything that is burning or smoking.
• Do not use this device to pick up spills of water, bleach, paint, other chemicals,
or anything wet.
• Do not spray or pour liquids on your robot.
• 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 has a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access
to the balcony and ensure safe operation.
• 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 sockets in the floor.
• WARNING Shock Hazard: Your robot 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 the proper selection of a country-specific power supply cord.
• This robot is intended for dry floor use only.
• WARNING Shock and Fire Hazard: This product is designed to be plugged into a standard
electrical socket only. The product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of
power converters will immediately void the warranty.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable battery supplied
with the product. For replacement, purchase an identical iRobot battery or contact
iRobot Customer Care for alternative battery options.
• CAUTION: Only charge one of the following iRobot batteries: maximum 14.8V, maximum
3000mAh Ni-MH, or maximum 3300mAh Li-ion battery. Other type of batteries may burst
causing injury. Always contact Customer Care to ensure the correct replacement of your
battery.
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• WARNING Shock Hazard: Do not use a Home Base with a damaged cord or plug.
If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced.
• Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and accessories before
long-term storage or transportation.
• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is recommended that you use
additional surge protection. Your robot's Home Base must be protected with a surge
protector in the event of severe electrical storms.
• WARNING Shock Hazard: Always disconnect your robot from the Home Base
before cleaning or maintaining it.
• Before every use, check the battery pack for any signs of damage or leakage. Do not
charge damaged or leaking battery packs.
• WARNING Chemical Exposure: If the battery pack is leaking, do not allow the liquid
to come in contact with skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area
with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery in a sealed
plastic bag and dispose of safely according to local environmental regulations. You should
return it to your local authorised iRobot Service Centre for disposal.
• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before disposal.
• WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard: Do not crush or dismantle battery packs.
Do not heat or place the battery pack near any heat source or in direct sunlight. Do not
incinerate or short-circuit the battery pack. Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
• Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.
• Contact your local waste management authority for more information on battery recycling and
disposal regulations in your area.
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates:
Do not dispose of electrical appliances or batteries 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
authority for more information on collection, reuse, and recycling programmes.