Li-Ion Batteries; Information On Disposal - Bosch Ready'y Lithium BBHL2 Série Mode D'emploi

„ In the following cases, you must stop the appliance
immediately and contact the after-sales service:
− If you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid
or liquid has entered the inside of the appliance;
− If the appliance has been dropped and damaged.
„ Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather con-
ditions, moisture and sources of heat.
„ Do not pour flammable substances or substances con-
taining alcohol onto the filters (motor protection filter,
exhaust filter, etc.).
„ The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on con-
struction sites. => Vacuuming up building rubble may
damage the appliance.
„ Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
„ For safety reasons, the appliance is fitted with an over-
heating protection system to safeguard the battery
and motors. The appliance will switch off automati-
cally if it or the battery is too hot.
= The appliance will need around 30 minutes to cool >
down before it can be used again.
„ The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum
cleaner from being damaged during transportation.
We therefore recommend keeping the packaging for
the purpose of future transportation.

Li-ion batteries

„ Read all the safety information and instructions.
= Failure to act in accordance with the safety >
information and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
„ Keep all the safety information and instructions for
future reference.
„ Protect the battery from heat sources, for example
avoiding long periods in the sun and exposure to fire,
as well as from water and moisture.
= Risk of explosion. >
„ Fumes may be released if the battery is damaged or
used improperly. Circulate fresh air, and seek medical
assistance in the event of physical symptoms arising
as a result of exposure.
= The fumes may irritate the airway. >
„ If the battery is used incorrectly, liquid may leak out of
the battery. Avoid touching the liquid. In the event of
accidental contact, rinse the affected area with water.
If the liquid comes into contact with the eyes, seek
medical assistance.
= If battery liquid leaks, it can irritate or burn the >
skin.
Transportation information
The Li-ion batteries in the appliance are subject to the
requirements of dangerous goods legislation. The bat-
teries can be transported by the user by road without
any further requirements. In the event that they are
shipped by a third party (e.g. transported by air or
freight carrier), special requirements regarding packag-
ing and identification must be met. In this case, a dan-
gerous goods expert must be consulted when preparing
the goods for dispatch.
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Information on disposal

Vacuum cleaners, batteries, accessories and packag-
ing should be recycled in an environmentally friendly
manner.
Do not dispose of the vacuum cleaner or the batteries in
the household rubbish.
„ Packaging
The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum
cleaner from being damaged during transportation.
It is made of environmentally friendly materials and
can be recycled. Dispose of packaging that is no
longer required at an appropriate recycling point.
„ Old appliances
This appliance contains rechargeable lithium-ion
batteries. The appliance must therefore only be
disposed of by an authorised after-sales service or
dealer.
„ Batteries
Please follow the notes on transport.
Integrated batteries may only be removed by special-
ist personnel for the purpose of disposal. Opening
the housing shell may damage the vacuum cleaner.
Only for qualified professional:
To remove the battery from the vacuum cleaner,
press the on/off switch (Fig.
fully discharged. Unscrew the screws on the housing
and take off the housing shell to remove the battery.
To prevent a short circuit, disconnect the battery
connections individually one after the other and
then insulate the terminals.
Even in the case of complete discharge, the battery
still contains a residual capacity that may be re-
leased in the event of a short circuit.
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