Important Information Manual

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Introduction
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Important
Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- All type numbers except FC6142: Never vacuum up water or any other liquid.
- Never vacuum up ammable substances or hot ashes.
- Never immerse the vacuum cleaner or the charger in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the vacuum cleaner or the charger if it is damaged.
- The charger and its adapter cannot be replaced. If the charger or its adapter is damaged, the
appliance must be discarded.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
- FC6142 only: Do not hold the appliance with the dust compartment pointing upwards and do
not tilt the appliance to one side when you vacuum up liquids.
- FC6142 only: When you have used the appliance to vacuum up liquids, empty and dry the dust
compartment before you store the appliance in the charger.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
- This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable.
Caution
- Remove the adapter from the wall socket before you clean the charger.
- Only charge the vacuum cleaner with the charger supplied. During charging, the adapter feels
warm to the touch. This is normal.
- Always switch off the vacuum cleaner after use and when you charge it.
- The voltage on the contact strips in the charger is low (max. 12 volts) and therefore not dangerous.
- Never block the exhaust air openings during vacuuming.
- Always use the vacuum cleaner with the lter unit assembled.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, be careful when you drill holes in the wall to attach the
charger, especially close to a wall socket.
- Charge, store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
- Do not dismantle or short-circuit the batteries. Protect the batteries from re,
heat and direct sunlight.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
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