Shark EP730 - Manual (Page 3)

USING YOUR CORDLESS VACUUM BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT
NOTE: If uncertain as to how to change your battery pack,
we suggest you take your vacuum to a reputable
small appliance service technician to have this
service performed.
1. Remove the vacuum cleaner from the charging base (#14).
2. To start the unit, press the On/Off Switch to the On position.
3. To stop the vauum cleaner, press the On/Off Switch to the Off position.
4. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a 180 ° Swivel Handle (#10) for convenient
operation.
5. A crevice tool (#7) is provided for cleaning narrow, hard to reach places. This tool is
conveniently stored inside the swivel handle.
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with Ni-Cd batteries and you need to dispose of
them properly. When the batteries are no longer good for use, they must be
removed from the vacuum cleaner for disposal. Do not remove the batteries for any
reason other than disposal of them.
The battery pack of your EP730 is replaceable, however care should be taken
when doing so. Follow these steps when replacement is required:
1.
Open the battery compartment (#6), by removing the single, Phillips head
screw located at the rear of the unit. NEVER open battery compartment (#6)
except to change the battery when required.
2. Remove battery compartment cover. Set aside battery compartment cover
and screw.
3. Lift out old battery pack and set aside.
4. Carefully detach the two (2) electrical connectors from the battery pack by
pulling straight away from the battery.
5. Re-connect terminals by pushing lead wires onto battery tabs and insert new
battery pack in battery compartment and.
6. Tuck wiring inside battery compartment so that the wiring does not interfere
with the battery compartment cover when it is replaced.
7. Re-install the battery compartment cover ensuring that the locating tabs
engage the body of the unit.
8. Replace the battery compartment cover screw.
IMPORTANT
When the vacuum cleaner is operating, the LED lights up which means
that the battery is low and the unit should be recharged.
CHANGING & CLEANING THE DUST CUP FILTER
To achieve the best performance, empty the dust cup container (# 2 ) and
clean the dust cup filter (# 3 ) after each use.
1. To open the dust cup compartment (#2), press down on the dust cup release
button (#8) and pull out the dust cup compartment (#2).
2. Pull out the dust cup filter (#3).
3. Empty the dust from the dust cup compartment (#2).
4. Rinse the dust cup filter (#3) in cold water, and then wait until it dries completely
before replacing it into the dust cup compartment (#2).
5. Replace the dust cup filter (#3) carefully into the dust cup compartment (#2).
NEVER operate vacuum cleaner without dust cup filter (#3) in place.
6. Attach the dust cup compartment (#2) to the cordless vacuum.
CAUTION
• Use only with the battery pack supplied with the unit.
• Do not attempt to remove the battery pack from the unit to charge it.
• Never attempt to throw the battery pack or unit into a fire or incinerate it.
• Do not attempt to remove or damage the battery casing.
• Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly at the end of it's
service life.
NOTE: It is recommended that the dust cup filter be changed every
three (3) months to ensure peak performance of the unit.
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CAUTION: The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions
at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could
become damaged.
WARNING: NEVER use ordinary batteries for replacement, as these
may leak and damage your vacuum cleaner.
CAUTION: NEVER use the unit without the battery compartment cover
in place.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
This vacuum cleaner contains a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries and must
be disposed of properly. Call your nearest recycling center for information on
the recycling and disposal of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries
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