Correcting Problems Yourself; Removing The Rechargeable Batteries - Dirt Devil HANDiMATE M158 Mode D'emploi

3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Correcting problems yourself

3 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause / solution
The charg- The power adapter is not
ing indica- plugged in properly. Check
tor does not whether the plug or the power
light up dur- adapter plug are fitted correct-
ing charging ly in their sockets (chapter
2.1, „Charging the
rechargeable batteries").
The On/Off switch ("
the "ON" position. Switch off
the appliance (chapter 2.3,
„Switching on and off").
The appli- The rechargeable batteries
ance will not are empty. Charge the re-
start or sud- chargeable batteries
denly stops (chapter 2.1, „Charging the
running rechargeable batteries").
The overheating protection
has tripped (e.g. due to heavily
soiled filter, or similar).
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Eliminate the cause for the
overheating.
3. Wait for approximately 45
minutes. You can switch
the appliance back on
again once it has cooled
down.
The appli- The dust bin is overfilled.
ance hardly Empty/clean the dust bin
picks up any (chapter 2.4, „Emptying the
dust or picks dust bin and cleaning the
up no dust permanent filter").
at all
The filter is soiled. Clean the
filter (chapter 2.4, „Emptying
the dust bin and cleaning the
permanent filter").
If the permanent filter (Fig. 1/6) is damaged,
replace
„Accessories and spare parts").
WARNING:
Risk of injury! Never use or charge a faulty
appliance! Always switch off the appliance
and disconnect the mains adapter before
starting troubleshooting.
NOTE:
") is in If you cannot solve the problem following
this
„International Service".
3.2 Removing the rechargeable
batteries
WARNING:
Risk of injuries if rechargeable batteries are
replaced improperly! It it is necessary to
replace the rechargeable batteries, contact
a specialist dealer or the Dirt Devil cus-
tomer service department. Never replace
the rechargeable batteries yourself. Do not
under any circumstances replace the
rechargeable batteries with other recharge-
able batteries or single-use batteries.
ATTENTION:
Risk of environmental damage! The appli-
ance contains rechargeable batteries that
must not end up in domestic waste. Dis-
pose of the appliance and the removed
rechargeable batteries separately by hand-
ing them over at the appropriate collection
points.
1. Operate the appliance until the recharge-
able batteries have been run completely
flat and the appliance motor stops.
2. Unfasten the screws on the side of the
motor unit with a cross-head screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Remove the installed rechargeable batter-
ies.
5. Replace the cover and tighten the screws
again.
it immediately
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