Miele HS18 Operating Instructions Manual page 44

Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not use the robot vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any
inflammable or combustible liquids or gases and do not use it in
areas where such substances are stored.
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Exercise constant care, and 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
rechargeable battery or the batteries, either unintentionally or
deliberately.
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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
overheating or if it is discoloured or deformed. Dispose of the
rechargeable battery immediately.
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