Nilfisk Handy Handheld Vacuum Cleaner: Instructions for Use, Safety, and Specifications

Product Overview

The Nilfisk Handy is a compact and lightweight handheld vacuum cleaner designed for quick clean-ups of dry materials in small areas.

The product image shows a sleek, ergonomic handheld vacuum cleaner in a dark grey and silver finish, with a transparent dust container.

Index

Overview
Safety instructions
Instruction for use
Charging the battery
Waste disposal
Service and maintenance
Product disposal
Guarantee and service
Technical Specifications
Declaration of Conformity
WEEE (Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment)

1. Overview

This section lists the main components of the Nilfisk Handy:

1. On/Off switch (hand unit)
2. Charging indication light
3. Dust container release button
4. Secondary filter
5. Primary filter
6. Dust container
7. Vacuum unit
8. Charging stand
9. Adaptor
10. Wall-mount screws
11. Wall-mount anchors

2. Safety Instructions

⚠️ Important Safety Information:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
This product is designed for vacuuming small areas of dry material only. Do not use for vacuuming water or other liquids.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapours or dust. Do not vacuum or use this product near flammable or combustible liquids (e.g., gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints), gases (e.g., natural gas, hydrogen), or explosive dust (e.g., coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, gunpowder).
Do not vacuum anything that is smoking or burning (e.g., cigarettes, matches, hot ashes).
Never vacuum toxic materials as the vapours or dust may cause a health hazard.
This product is not a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children or pets. Never use this product on pets.
Only use original AC adapter.
The appliance must only be supplied at SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage).
Never use a damaged vacuum, AC adapter, or charging base.
Do not mutilate or incinerate the Battery packs, as they will explode at high temperatures.
Do not plug/unplug the AC adapter into/from the electrical outlet with a wet hand. Dry the product completely before placing it onto the charging base.
Do not place or drop the product into water or other liquids. If the product falls into water or other liquid, do not touch or reach into the water.
Do not charge the product if the power cord is cut, damaged, or if the wires are exposed.
Keep the adapter cord and the product away from heated surfaces.
To disconnect the AC adapter from an electric outlet, pull directly on the adapter base; do not pull on the cord.
Do not put any stress on the adapter cord where it connects to the product, as the cord could fray and break.
If using an extension cord with this product, the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product.
Do not operate this product if it has a damaged adapter cord or plug, malfunctions, is dropped or damaged, is left outdoors, or is dropped in water. All repairs must be carried out by an authorized service center.
Do not use this product outdoors. For optimal operation, keep the product in a location that does not exceed 40°C (104°F).
Do not operate the product while it is charging.
Keep the charging base where it will not be subjected to heat, flames, or liquids.
Never insert objects into any of the openings in the product. Do not use the product if any of the openings are blocked.
Do not use the product to vacuum metal objects such as coins, screws, nails, tacks, etc.
Make sure to check that the nozzle is clean in order to avoid scratching of sensitive floors.
Empty the product after each use. Keep it free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that reduces airflow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, and body parts away from openings or moving parts, especially the part of the product where there is suction.
Never place the vacuum nozzle near your face, especially eyes and ears, during operation.
Do not use the product without the filters and the dust container in place.
Take care when using the product on stairs in order to prevent falls.
The battery charging terminals on the vacuum cleaner and the charging base must be kept clean and free of debris.
Only use the charging base and AC adapter provided with the product. Do not use any parts not provided or recommended by Nilfisk.

3. Instructions for Use

3.1 Start and Stop

3.1.1 Start

Switch ON the unit by switching the On/Off button downwards.

Please fully charge the battery before using the product for the first time.

3.1.2 Stop

Switch OFF the unit by switching the On/Off button upwards.

3.2 Prepare your Vacuum Cleaner

The diagram shows the vacuum cleaner parts laid out and numbered. It also illustrates attaching the vacuum cleaner to the charging stand.

Make sure the switches are in "OFF" Position.
Place the Nilfisk Handy into the charging stand for first charging (refer to the charging section).

3.3 Indication light (Li-Ion models)

Status	Light
Battery full	Blue light on
Battery below 20%	Blue light flashing
Battery low	Red light flashing

4. Charging the Battery

Make sure to charge the battery in the following situations:

When using the product for the first time after purchase;
When the battery is low or the suction power reaches an insufficient level;
When the product has been stored for a prolonged period (more than a month).

4.1 Wall Mounting for charging base

Your Handy is designed to hang vertically on the wall with handle end pointing downward. When wall mounting, care should be taken to ensure that there are no dangerous objects hidden beneath the wall surface (e.g. electrical wires, pipe, etc.). Use a 5 mm drill for drilling holes for the plastic anchors. Then, insert anchors and screw the charging base onto the wall.

We recommend that you position your Handy close to an electrical outlet. Then plug the charging plug into the socket at the side of the charging base.

4.2 Place the Nilfisk Handy in the charging stand

If the Nilfisk Handy is not placed properly in the charging stand, it will not be charged or it may topple over.

Be careful not to trip over the power cable when charging the battery.

4.3 Connect the power plug to the power outlet

When the power plug of the battery charger is connected to the AC power outlet, the indication light will light up.

Status	Light
Charging	Red light on
Charge complete	Blue light on

The main body may become warm during charging. This is not an abnormal sign.

4.4 Charging time

Model	Hours
NiMH model	16
Li-Ion models	4

5. Waste disposal

The diagrams show how to empty the dust container and clean the filters.

Try to dispose the vacuumed waste as frequently as possible. The dust attached to the filter can cause poor vacuuming performance and stress the motor.
Always switch OFF the power when operating for disposal.

Steps for emptying the dust container:

Detach the dust container.
Pull out the filters.
Empty the dust container.
Re-install the filters in correct order and position.
Re-install the dust container to the vacuum unit.

Caution:

Do not vacuum a lot of dust at anyone time and do not vacuum large objects. May cause the suction port to clog and loose the suction power.
Do not vacuum kerosene, petrol or butts of smoked cigarettes. This may cause a fire.
Dispose dust frequently in order not to damage the product.

6. Service and Maintenance

Always switch OFF the power and disconnect the power plug for the battery charger from the power outlet before starting maintenance.

6.1 Vacuum Unit, Charging Base

Wipe off any dirt from the product using a dry and soft rag.

In case of stubborn dirt, clean using a soft damp rag soaked in a water solution diluted with a little neutral detergent and then wipe with a dry rag.

Do not use solvents like thinner, benzene, and spray type cleaners.

6.2 Dust Container

Remove any collected dust inside the dust container first and wash using lukewarm water.

Make sure that the dust container is completely dry before re-assembling.

6.3 Filter

Do not wash the filters in the washing machine.

Do not dry them using a hot air blower such as a dryer or a hair dryer.

In case of stubborn dirt or loss in suction power, wash as instructed below:

Remove the dust first
Wash with water
Make sure that the filters are completely dry before the parts are re-assembled.

7. Product Disposal

When the battery pack will no longer hold a charge, the product has reached the end of its useful life.

The battery pack is not replaceable. After removing the battery pack, the product must be discarded.

Before discarding the product, the rechargeable battery pack must be removed and recycled in accordance with federal and local laws, as outlined below.

WARNING:

The vacuum cleaner must be disconnected from the charging station and batteries must be run flat before removing the battery pack.

The diagrams show the process of unscrewing the housing, cutting wires, and removing the battery pack.

Use a screwdriver to unscrew the housing.
Cut the wires in order to free the battery compartment from the unit. Cover visible metal areas with tape.
Take out the battery compartment with motor. Unscrew the battery bracket. Remove the battery from the unit.

WARNING:

Do not mutilate or incinerate the battery pack, as it will explode at high temperatures.

WARNING - Risk of fire or serious injury:

Never touch both terminals of a battery pack with metal objects and/or body parts as a short circuit may occur. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble a battery pack or remove any of its components. Batteries must be recycled or disposed properly. Keep battery packs away from children.

8. Guarantee and Service

This Nilfisk Handy Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner is covered by a two (2) year guarantee on the machine, which covers the motor, Adaptor, switch and casing. The batteries, filters, floor brush and other accessories are covered twelve months due to manufacturing fault only and exclude wear and tear.

The guarantee includes spare parts and labour costs, and covers manufacturing and material defects that may occur during normal domestic use.

Service under the guarantee will only be performed if it can be proven that the defect occurred within the product's guarantee period (a correctly completed guarantee certificate or printed/stamped cash register receipt with date and product type) and on the condition that the vacuum cleaner was bought as a new product and distributed by Nilfisk. In the event of the repair of defects, the customer must contact Nilfisk to be directed to a service agent at the customer's own expense. Upon completion of any repairs necessary, the vacuum cleaner will be returned to the customer at the risk and expense of Nilfisk.

The guarantee does not cover:

Normal wear and tear of accessories and filters.
Defects or damage occurring as a direct or indirect result of incorrect use - such as the vacuuming of rubble, hot ashes or carpet deodorant powder.
Abuse, loss or lack of maintenance as described in Instructions for use.
If the machine has been used for home renovations.
If the machine has been used for suction of water, plaster dust or sawdust.

Nor will it cover incorrect or poor configuration, i.e. setting up or connection, nor fire-damage, fire, lightning strike or unusual voltage fluctuations or any other electrical disturbances such as defective fuses or defective electrical installations on the supply grid, and defects or damage in general that Nilfisk consider to be the result of causes other than manufacturing and material defects.

The guarantee becomes void:

If a defect is caused by the use of non-original Nilfisk parts.
If the identity number is removed from the vacuum cleaner.
If the vacuum cleaner has been repaired by a non-Nilfisk authorized dealer.
If the machine is used in a commercial environment, i.e. building contractors, cleaning contractors, professional trades or any other non-domestic usage.

The guarantee is valid in:

Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Greece, Slovenia, Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Italy, Finland, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.

Addendum Australia:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Nilfisk vacuum cleaners for domestic use are warranted for 2 years from the date of purchase by:

Nilfisk Pty Ltd
Unit 1/13 Bessemer Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: 1300 556 710
E-mail: warranty@nilfisk.com.au

Find your local service agent here: www.nilfisk.com.au.

The benefits under this warranty are in addition to your national law of sale.

9. Technical Specifications

	Handy 14.4 V			Handy 18 V
	EU	UK	AUS/NZ	EU	AUS/NZ
Voltage	V	230	230-240	230	230-240
Main frequency	Hz	50
Battery capacity	mAh	1800		2000
Suction power, handheld	W	11		13
Battery voltage	V	14.4		18
Runtime high/low	Min.	18		20
Insulation class		IP20
Type of protection		II
Dust bag net filling	l	0.5
Width	mm	12
Depth	mm	10
Height	mm	50
Weight, cleaner only	kg	1.3		1

10. Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Product:	Vacuum Cleaner
Type:	Nilfisk Handy
The design of the unit corresponds to the following pertinent regulations:	2006/95/EC (LVD) 2004/108/EC (EMC) 1999/519/EC (EMF) 2011/65/EU (RoHS) 1275/2008/EC (ErP) 278/2009/EC (ErP for external power supply)
Applied harmonised standards:	EN 60335-1:2002+A11:2004+A1:2004+A12:2006+A13:2008+A14:2010+A15:2011 EN 60335-2-2:2012 EN 62233:2008 EN 55014-1:2006+A1+A2 EN 55014-2:1997+A1+A2 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2 EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN 61558-1:2005+A1:2009 EN 61558-2-16:2009
Applied international standards and technical specifications:	IEC 60335-1:2001+A1:2004+A2:2006 IEC 60335-2-2:2009 IEC 61558-1:2005+A1:2009 IEC 61558-2-16:2009
Name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical file:	Anton Soerensen Senior Vice President, Global R&D Nilfisk A/S Kornmarksvej 1 DK-2605 Broendby
Identity and signature of the person empowered to draw up the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer:	Anton Soerensen Senior Vice President, Global R&D Nilfisk A/S Kornmarksvej 1 DK-2605 Broendby
Place and date of the declaration:	Hadsund, 15.07.2015

11. WEEE (Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment)

The symbol ♻️ on the product and the batteries indicates that they may not be treated as household waste. Instead they shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product and the batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. For more detailed information about recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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