Location
10. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame,
ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence
of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric
conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items
containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never
be used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or explosion.
11. The appliance should NOT be placed on any surface or in the vicinity of objects
which can be damaged by heat, such as curtains, cloth, fabrics, carpets or plastics,
while in operation or immediately after. During operation, as heat is transferred
away from the appliance, the surface that the appliance is placed upon as well the
surface immediately above or adjacent to it may become hot. If the appliance is
placed on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate
finishes.
12. Avoid placing the power cable on heated, abrasive or sharp surfaces or in
positions where it can be damaged easily. Avoid stretching the USB cable, pulling
it or using it to drag the appliance to which is connected. The cable must NOT be
placed under carpets, or covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the
cable away from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over.
13. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only
indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of
the sun and dust.
Operation
14. This appliance must NOT be used for vacuuming burning, smoking, toxic, volatile,
or flammable substances such as fireplace ash, cigarettes, matches, etc. in which
the fire had not been completely extinguished.
15. This appliance must NOT be used for vacuuming small, sharp pieces of metal or
other hard materials which may damage the Filtration System; or clumps of hair
which may block the absorbing inlet and clog the Filtration System. If this happens,
please switch off the appliance, unplug the appliance and remove the blockage
16. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
a. Before charging the appliance, press the ON/OFF & Speed button on the
appliance to OFF. Plug and unplug the USB cable with dry hands and hold it
firmly. DO NOT use the appliance while the appliance is still being charged.
Always unplug the USB cable to avoid overheating once full charging had been
completed and before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance
operation.
b. Use the appliance only if the HEPA Filter is installed! This is especially so if the
surroundings to be vacuumed is extremely dusty. Failure to do so will only send
the dust back out after being suctioned. DO NOT use other filters except the
HEPA Filter attached to the appliance by the manufacturer.