•Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth (slightly damp if necessary). Never use solvents
or abrasive detergents!
•Remove the cutting head (fig.5) and evenly oil the blades and the seat of the motor pin which is
located on the inside (fig. 8).
•If after prolonged use, and despite regular cleaning and lubrication, the cutting ability of the
appliance appears to be diminished, the cutting head must be replaced.
DISPOSAL
The appliance must be disposed of in compliance with applicable environmental standards.
This appliance conforms to European Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC,
2009/125/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009.
GUARANTEE
VALERA guarantees the appliance you have bought at following conditions:
1. The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our dealer in the country of sale. In
Switzerland and in the countries subject to the European directive 44/99/CE the guarantee period
is 24 months for domestic use and 12 months for professional or similar use. The guarantee
period starts from the date of purchase as stated on the present guarantee card regularly filled
out and stamped by the dealer or on the sale's invoice.
2. The guarantee is applicable only against submission of the present guarantee card or the sale's
invoice.
3. The guarantee covers the elimination of all defects arisen during the guarantee period resulting
from proven faults in material or workmanship. The elimination of the defects will be made either
by repairing the appliance or exchanging it. The guarantee does not cover any damage arising
from incorrect connection to the power supply, improper use, breakage, normal wear and non-
compliance with the Instructions for Use.
4. All other claims of any nature, including those for eventual damages outside of the appliance, are
excluded, unless our liability is legally mandatory.
5. The guarantee service is carried out free of charge; it does not affect the expiry date of the
guarantee.
6. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorized persons.
For UK only: this guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.
In case of defect, please return the appliance well packed and together with the guarantee card
regularly dated and stamped to one of our Valera Service Centres or to the dealer who will send it
to the official importer for the guarantee service.
The symbol
on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is 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 of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
VALERA is a registered trade mark of Ligo Electric S.A. - Switzerland
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