Philips FC6148/01 Important information

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Introduction

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Important

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and

save it for future reference.

Danger

- All type numbers except FC6142: Never vacuum up water or any other

liquid.

- Never vacuum up ammable substances or hot ashes.

- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charger in water or any

other liquid.

Warning

- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local

mains voltage before you connect the appliance.

- Do not use the vacuum cleaner or the charger if it is damaged.

- The charger and its adapter cannot be replaced. If the charger or its

adapter is damaged, the appliance must be discarded.

- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to

replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.

- FC6142 only: Do not hold the appliance with the dust compartment

pointing upwards and do not tilt the appliance to one side when you

vacuum up liquids.

- FC6142 only: When you have used the appliance to vacuum up liquids,

empty and dry the dust compartment before you store the appliance in

the charger.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before you clean or

maintain the appliance.

- This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable.

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Caution

- Remove the adapter from the wall socket before you clean the charger.

- Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the charger supplied. During

charging, the adapter feels warm to the touch. This is normal.

- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use and when you charge it.

-

The voltage on the contact strips in the charger is low (max. 12 volts) and

therefore not dangerous.

- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.

- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter unit assembled.

- To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when you drill holes in the

wall to attach the charger, especially close to a wall socket.

- Charge, store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and

35°C.

- Do not dismantle or short-circuit the batteries. Protect the batteries

from re, heat and direct sunlight.

- Noise level: Lc = 81 dB(A)

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure

to electromagnetic elds.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer.

You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide

guarantee leaet for contact details).

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the

international warranty leaet.

Recycling

- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste

- (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 1).

- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be

disposed of with normal household waste (Fig. 2) (2006/66/EC). We strongly advise you to take

your product to an ofcial collection point or a Philips service center to have a professional

remove the rechargeable battery.

- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products

and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the

environment and human health.

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Removing the rechargeable batteries

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the product. Before you remove the

battery, make sure that the product is disconnected from the wall socket and that the battery

is completely empty.

Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the product and when

you dispose of the rechargeable battery.

Remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.

1 Let the vacuum cleaner run until it stops.

Try to switch on the appliance again to check if the batteries are really empty. If the motor starts,

repeat the procedure.

2 Loosen and remove the screws. Open the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3).

3 FC6149, FC6148 only: Put the motor unit with the batteries still attached in a large bowl

with 3 litres of water and 3 teaspoons of salt.

- Make sure the whole motor unit is immersed. Add more water and salt according to the above

proportion (1 teaspoon salt to 1 litre of water) if needed.

- Leave the motor unit and the batteries in the bowl for 24 hours.

4 Cut the connecting wires one by one and remove the batteries (Fig. 4).

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