[. . . ] disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. sort the individual components by Type and dispose of them separately. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. unpacking and checking Find out here what you need to note when unpacking the appliance. [. . . ] Do not store the battery for an extended period of time if it is fully charged or fully discharged. Place the suction pipe onto the appliance's connection port and lock it in place. Insert the end of the suction pipe into the floor nozzle and lock it in place. Press the release button and pull the suction pipe out of the floor nozzle. Press the release button and pull the suction pipe out of the appliance's connection port. Place the required accessory onto the suction pipe or the appliance's connection port. To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Using unsuitable cleaning products or incorrect cleaning may damage the appliance. Do not use cleaning products with Disconnect the appliance from the Clean the appliance and the ac- Cessory with a soft cloth and a commercially available plastic cleaner. emptying the dust container Empty the dust container at the latest when the fill level has reached the mark. In order to achieve the best possible vacuuming results, empty the dust container after every use of the vacuum cleaner. Check the fill level of the dust con- Check how dirty the filter unit is and clean it if necessary. Insert the filter unit into the dust Cleaning the filter unit When you empty the dust container, also clean the filter. Never allow the filters to come into Remove the filter unit from the dust To unlock the cartridge filter, turn the filter unit in the direction. Insert the cartridge filter into the Lock the cartridge filter in the direction. Disconnect the nozzle from the ap- Use scissors to cut through Threads and hairs wound round the brush and then remove them. Insert the brush roller sideways along the guide bar and into the nozzle. Check whether the air channel from the nozzle to the appliance is blocked. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. According to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. sending batteries The lithium-ion batteries in the appliance are subject to the requirements of dangerous goods legislation. [. . . ] warranty conditions You can make warranty claims for your appliance under the following conditions. The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee. [. . . ]