Dyson acquires battery firm, plans to build big factoryVacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson plans to build a major battery factory after acquiring a battery technology firm, the company's founder, James Dyson, told USA TODAY.Dyson confirmed on Monday that it has acquired Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Sakti3 and plans to use the startup's solid-state lithium-ion technology to improve the battery life on its cordless vacuums, deliver new products and build a battery production plant..Dyson, founder and chief engineer of the United Kingdom-based manufacturing and technology giant, said that the company's battery production facility will require up to $1 billion in investment. Dyson said the U.S. is an option — including Sakti3's home state."I think there are lots of places we could do it, so we are keeping a very open mind about it at the moment," he said.Entering the realm of advanced battery production for electric vehicles would put the U.K. company in direct competition with the likes of Silicon Valley's Tesla Motors, Panasonic and LG Chem. Tesla is currently building a massive factory in Reno, Nev., in conjunction with Panasonic to provide battery packs for its electric cars and stationary electrical storage units.

The $90 million acquisition — first reported by business-news site Quartz — reflects a win for clean-tech investors in Sakti3, including General Motors and Khosla Ventures. ducted vacuum cleaner reviewsDyson itself had already invested $15 million in Sakti3.The University of Michigan spinoff company's founder and CEO Ann Marie Sastry will lead development of her technology as an executive for Dyson."miele electronic vacuum cleanerWe are very fortunate indeed to join and become a contributor to not only Dyson, but hopefully help get solid-state battery technology out into commercial products much, much more quickly and efficiently," Sastry, a former University of Michigan engineering professor who showed off her technology to President Obama in the White House earlier this year, said in an email.vacuum cleaner store hamilton

Dyson is expected to begin integrating Sakti3's advanced solid-state battery technology into its systems within the next year or two.Dyson and Sastry wouldn't address speculation on whether Sakti3's technology could still make its way into electric vehicles. Sakti3 garnered attention in 2014 when it claimed that its batteries were nearly twice as efficient as the batteries in Tesla's cars."Where this will take us isn’t yet something we can comment on, but it is sure to be exciting," Sastry said.Dyson said he's not ruling out the possibility that Sakti3's technology could be licensed to other companies. He said the company's solid-state batteries are attractive because they don't overheat like liquid batteries and they can charge in "a matter of a few minutes as opposed to a few hours.""They should last much longer as well," Dyson said.The company is expected to pair Sakti3's solid-state batteries with its own internally developed digital motors.The start-up's technology is merely one component of Dyson's broader $1.5 billion investment in R&D to develop new commercial products, Dyson said. 

For example, the company has invested in cleaning robots."Dyson’s really become a technology company," he said.Follow USA TODAY reporter Nathan Bomey on Twitter @NathanBomey. OWNER’S MANUAL VACUUM CLEANER Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. CONTENTS LG VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY CARE & CLEANING LG VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY Storing the Vacuum Cleaner Dust Tank Components Emptying the Dust Tank Cleaning the Dust Tank IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONS Cleaning the Foam Filter IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONS Cleaning the HEPA Filter... Page 3: Lg Vacuum Cleaner Warranty LG VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY LG Electronics Inc. will repair or replace your product, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under Personal household use, during the warranty period set forth below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product. Page 4: Important Safety InformationsIn these Failure to do so could result in electrical shock cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid or personal injury.

• Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up anything that is •... • Use only as described in this manual. Use only air flow. with LG recommended or approved attachments Failure to do so could result in product damage. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or •... Page 6: Parts And Features PARTS AND FEATURES It is important to know your vacuum cleaner’s parts and features to assure its proper and safe use. Review these before using your vacuum cleaner. Common Replacement Parts Accessory Tools HEPA Filter ADQ72913301 Foam Pre Filter MDQ61918301 Filter Frame (ADV72987201) Foam Filter... Page 7: Unpacking The Vacuum Cleaner, Assembly Parts ASSEMBLY To reduce the risk of shipping damage, your vacuum cleaner is shipped partially unassembled. Unpacking the Vacuum Cleaner Assembly Parts Carefully unpack the vacuum cleaner and make 1. Vacuum Cleaner Body sure that you have all parts before discarding of any packaging. Page 8: Attaching Handle, Attaching The Hose

PARTS AND FEATURES Attaching handle Attaching the Hose 1. Slide handle onto the main body. 1. Insert the wand into the handle hose. Attach the opposite side of the hose onto the main body. Note: Cord rewind button is in the up position when inserting into the main body. Page 9: Accessory Storage, Cord Storage ASSEMBLY WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard! DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage to items in the surrounding area could occur. Accessory Storage Cord Storage To release the cord: Your vacuum cleaner features convenient on-board storage for the Dusting bush & Crevice tool. Grasp the plug and pull cord to desired cord length. Page 10: Operation, Control Operation, Body Release Operation OPERATION WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not set the vacuum on the stairs, always keep the unit on the floor. Control Operation Body Release Operation 1. Power On/Off: • To begin vacuuming, press the pedal on To turn the vacuum on and off. the left side of the vacuum release.

Page 11: Adjusting The Pile Height OPERATION Adjusting the Pile Height To adjust the pile height: Suggested pile height settings: When it is necessary to raise and lower the You may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, such as vacuuming scatter rugs and front of the cleaner for various carpet pile longer pile rugs. Page 12: Accessory, Accessory Use Chart OPERATION Accessory Dusting Brush Use the dusting brush in place for cleaning furniture, Pet hair turbine tool walls,etc. This air-turbine powered brush is great for stairs and interiors, as well as removing pet hair, lint, etc. from fabrics and carpets. Crevice Tool Do NOT use on pets. Page 13: Installing Attachments, Tips And Tricks, Using The Pet Hair Turbine Tool, Stairways And Landings OPERATION Installing Attachments Using the Pet hair turbine tool Using the Wand and Hose The Pet hair turbine tool attaches to the wand like the Release the wand and hose other attachments. It features air-turbine powered 1.

Hold the wand on the body and tilt the wand. brush to provide extra cleaning power on carpets and 2. Page 14: Agitator Motor Overload Protection, Thermal Overload Protection OPERATION Agitator Motor Overload Thermal Overload Protection Protection This vacuum cleaner has a thermal overload protector which automatically activates to protect The agitator has a built-in protection against motor the vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a clog damage should the agitator jam. disturbs the normal flow of air to the motor, the If the agitator slows down or stops, the agitator thermal protector turns the motor off automatically... Page 15: Storing The Vacuum Cleaner, Dust Tank Components CARE & CLEANING Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. Storing the Vacuum Cleaner Dust Tank Components When not in use, press on the cord rewind button The dust tank consists of several key components. to store the cord. Page 16: Emptying The Dust Tank, Cleaning The Dust Tank

CARE & CLEANING Emptying the Dust Tank TO REINSTALL THE DUST TANK: Place it in the holder, then tilt forward until it clicks into place. Make sure the dust tank is properly WARNING seated! Electrical shock and personal injury hazard. Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before performing any service on vacuum cleaner. Page 17: Cleaning The Foam Filter, Cleaning The Hepa Filter Foam filter does not help, you need to replace To Clean the Foam pre filter: the Foam filter. You can purchase additional foam filters from LG by calling 1-800-243-0000(U.S.A), 1. Remove the dust tank from the vacuum cleaner. 1-888-542-2623 (Canada) and asking for parts 2. Page 18: Pet Hair Turbine Tool, Agitator Maintenance CARE & CLEANING Agitator Maintenance 3. Wash the filter cleanly in flowing water. WARNING Electrical shock and personal injury hazard. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. Frequently check the agitator brush area for hair, string and lint buildup.

Page 19: Replacing The Agitator Belt 7. Reinstall the agitator brush cover as described above. 3. Unhook the old belt from the drive pulley. For a replacement belt, order LG service center Make sure no pieces of the broken belt are belt part # MAS61843401. trapped in the agitator or drive pulley area. Page 20: Removing Clogs CARE & CLEANING Removing Clogs 3. Remove the dust tank and check the dust tank inlet and body inlet where it connects to the WARNING vacuum cleaner body. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before servicing. Page 21: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Vacuum Cleaner CARE & CLEANING Cleaning the Exterior of the Wipe the exterior of the vacuum cleaner with a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in water Vacuum Cleaner and wrung dry. WARNING DO NOT allow water to enter any openings in the vacuum cleaner. TROUBLESHOOTING Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service or repair needed, other than as described in this User’s Guide, should be performed through your local LGE service center.