SEVERIN AH 7910 Mode D'emploi page 9

maintenance work on the appliance
unless they are supervised.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children – these are
a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without its fi lter.
∙ Before the appliance is used, the main
body as well as any attachments should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
If the appliance, for instance, has been
dropped onto a hard surface, it must no
longer be used: even invisible damage
may have adverse effects on the
operational safety of the appliance.
∙ Never use the appliance to pick up hot
or smouldering material, nor acid or
infl ammable liquids.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Wall mounting
The wall bracket is designed for storing the
appliance and also serves as a charging
unit.
First insert the charging plug on the adaptor
from the rear into the lower opening of the
wall bracket.
Mount the wall bracket vertically, near a wall
socket, using the screws provided with the
appliance. The two lugs on the bracket must
face upwards.
When mounting the bracket, ensure that the
power cord leads through the opening on the
lower bracket rim, and that it is not jammed
at any point.
The crevice tool and the rubber nozzle can
be stored on the left side of the bracket.
Installing the rechargeable battery
The battery compartment is located on the
underside of the appliance. Use a suitable
coin to remove the screw in the compartment
cover to open the compartment. Push
together the two connectors on the wires
(from the main unit and the battery); make
sure the catch locks over the stop. Place
the battery into the appliance and lay the
connectors on top of the battery.
Replace the battery compartment cover and
tighten the screw.
Charging process
Before using the vacuum cleaner for the
fi rst time, the battery must be charged for a
period of approximately 15 hours.
∙ Insert the adapter into a wall socket.
∙ Put the On/Off switch to its off position.
∙ Place the vacuum cleaner in the wall
bracket. The charging process begins
automatically and is shown by the charge
indicator.
∙ This appliance can remain on charge
indefi nitely without damage or danger
and is therefore fully charged and ready
for use at all times.
∙ Whilst charging, the adapter will become
warm. This is perfectly normal and safe
and does not indicate a malfunction of
any kind.
∙ If the vacuum cleaner is not being used
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