Miele HS18 Operating Instructions Manual page 43

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Do not sit or lie on the surface being cleaned whilst the vacuum
cleaner is running. This is to prevent the risk of loosely fitting clothes
or long hair coming into contact with the roller brush or other moving
parts of the robot vacuum cleaner.
Handling the rechargeable battery and remote control batteries:
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Please contact Miele Service before sending the rechargeable
battery.
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Do not drop or throw the rechargeable battery. For safety reasons
do not continue to use a rechargeable battery which has been
dropped or damaged.
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Keep the rechargeable battery or the batteries away from naked
flames or other heat sources. Do not heat the rechargeable battery
or batteries or place them in direct sunlight.
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Do not dismantle the rechargeable battery.
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Do not cause a short circuit by bridging the contacts of the re-
chargeable battery or the batteries, either unintentionally or deliber-
ately.
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Do not allow the rechargeable battery or the batteries to come
into contact with liquids.
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Do not attempt to recharge the remote control batteries.
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Never continue to use the rechargeable battery if you notice an
unusual smell from it, if liquid is leaking from it, it is significantly over-
heating or if it is discoloured or deformed. Dispose of the re-
chargeable battery immediately.
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