◗ Never use the appliance and the charging base outdoors. Never
use the appliance on wet surfaces.
◗ Never pick up water, liquids or wet food substances. Never pick
up flammable substances and do not pick up ashes until they are
cold.
◗ Never immerse the appliance and the charging base in water or
any other liquid, nor rinse them under the tap.
◗ Do not use the appliance without the dirt tray or roller brush.
◗ Always switch the appliance off after use, before charging it and
before connecting or disconnecting parts.
◗ Unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintaining it.
◗ Only charge the appliance with the adapter and/or charging base
supplied.
◗ The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous
situation.
◗ The adapter feels warm during charging.This is normal.
◗ Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by
Philips for examination or repair.
◗ Do not stick your hands/fingers into the rotating roller brush in
order to avoid injuries.
Charging
◗ Charge the appliance when the charging light blinks rapidly.
Only charge the appliance when the battery pack is low to avoid
overcharging the batteries.
Charge the appliance for at least 16-18 hours before using it for the
first time.
To optimise the lifetime of the rechargeable battery pack, periodically
discharge it completely by letting the appliance run until it stops and
then recharge it fully again.
1 Switch the appliance off before charging it.
2 Place the stick in upright position ('click') (fig. 2).
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