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Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a techni-
cian or an authorised repair centre.
6.2 Handling
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Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can
damage the product.
6.3 Operating environment
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Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable
gases, steam and solvents.
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Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.
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Protect the product from direct sunlight.
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Do not switch the product on after it has been taken from a cold to a warm en-
vironment. The condensation that forms might destroy the product. Allow the
product to reach room temperature before you use it.
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Never operate the product in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromag-
netic fields or transmitter aerials or HF generators. Doing so can prevent the
product from functioning properly.
6.4 Operation
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Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of
the product.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation
and protect it from any accidental use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product
yourself. 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 stresses.
6.5 Batteries
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Correct polarity must be observed while inserting batteries.
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