iRobot Scooba 230 Product Manual - Page 4

Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRONICS OF SCOOBA, BATTERY OR THE CHARGER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CHARGE USING STANDARD U.S. (120V AC) OUTLET ONLY. Always use caution when operating your Scooba. To reduce the risk of injury and damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your Scooba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Scooba. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. • Observe all warnings on Scooba, battery, charger and in owner's manual. • Follow all operating and use instructions. • Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot. • 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 they do not play with the appliance. SCOOBA SAFETY • Scooba is for indoor use only. • Scooba is not a toy. Do not sit or stand on the robot. Small children and pets should be supervised when Scooba is cleaning. • Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not submerge this robot in water. • Do not use this robot to pick up anything that is burning or smoking. • Do not use this robot to pick up spills of bleach, paint, or other chemicals. • Before using this robot, pick up objects such as clothing, loose papers, pull cords for blinds and curtains, power cords and any fragile objects. If the robot passes over a power cord and drags it, there is a chance an object could tumble off a table or shelf. • If the room to be cleaned contains a balcony, a physical barrier should be used to prevent access to the balcony and ensure safe operation. • Always remove the battery before long-term storage or transportation of the robot. SCOOBA BATTERY AND CHARGING SAFETY • Charge using a standard U.S. (120V AC) outlet only. Robot may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty. • Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this robot. • Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug. • Charge indoors only. • Never handle chargers with wet hands. • Always disconnect Scooba from the charger before cleaning. • Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. SCOOBA USE RESTRICTIONS • Do not use Scooba on carpets, rugs, unsealed hardwood, stone or laminate flooring (such as Pergo®) • Do not use bleach, ammonia, or hot water as it may damage the robot and void the warranty. • Store and operate Scooba in room temperature environments only. • Do not use Scooba to clean up pooled spills (e.g., spilled gallon of milk). 4 iRobot Scooba 200 Series Owner's Manual