5. Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. If you do not follow the safety
instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any
resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material unattended, as it may become dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture,
flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, stop using it and prevent unauthorized use. Safe
operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.
• Always handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height may damage the
product.
• Pay attention to all additional safety information in the individual sections of these instructions.
• Always observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the
product.
• Consult a technician if you are not sure how to use or connect the product.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must be done by a technician or an authorized repair centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
support service or other technical personnel.
• The mains outlet must be close to the device and easily accessible.
• Never touch the mains plug with damp or wet hands, as this may cause a fatal electric shock!
• Ensure that the mains cable is not pinched, bent, damaged by sharp edges or otherwise subjected to
mechanical stress. Avoid excessive thermal stress on the mains cable from extreme heat or cold. Do
not modify the mains cable, as this may damage the interior components. A damaged mains cable can
cause a fatal electric shock.
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