10. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Never try to open the device to repair or make modifications. Avoid contact with
the mains voltage. The device is free of current only when it is disconnected. Do
not short-circuit the product. Please disconnect the power cord when not in use
or during storms.
The device is not approved for outdoor use. Therefore please use it only in dry
surroundings. Protect it from high humidity, water and snow. Keep the device away
from high temperatures. Do not expose the device to sudden changes in tempera-
ture or strong vibrations, as this could damage the electronic components. Check
the device for any damage before using it. The device should not be used if it was
subject to impact or has been damaged in some other manner. Please comply with
the local regulations and restrictions. Do not use the device for purposes other
than those described in the user manual.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disabled
persons. Any repair or modifications to the device, which is not carried out by the
original supplier will void any warranty and guarantee claims. The device should
only be used by those who have read and understood this user manual. The speci-
fications of the device may be changed without prior intimation.
11. Disposal instructions
In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic devices should
not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Their components have to be sep-
arately sent for recycling or disposal, because improper disposal of toxic and dan-
gerous components may permanently damage the environment.
According to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), you are obliged
(as a consumer) to return (free of charge) all electrical and electronic devices to
the manufacturer, the point of sale, or public collection points at the end of their
service life. The relevant local laws regulate the details in this regard. The symbol
displayed on the product, in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to
these regulations. With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used de-
vices, you make an important contribution towards protecting our environment.
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