40
GB
Symbols used in the
instructions
Hazard symbols with in-
formation on prevention of
personal injury and property
damage.
Precaution symbol with information
on prevention of harm / damage.
Notice symbol with information on
how to handle the device properly.
General notes on safety
The information contained in these
operating instructions must be ob-
served. In addition, legal safety
and accident prevention regulations
must also be observed.
Caution: when using the equip-
ment, observe the following basic
safety measures in order to protect
against the risks of injury and fire:
To avoid accidents and injuries
from electric shocks:
• Ensure that the power cord is not
damaged by being pulled over sharp
edges, by jamming, or by pulling on
the power cord.
• Before each use, check the power sup-
ply lead and the extension cable for
damage and ageing. Do not use the
equipment if the cable is damaged or
worn. Danger of electric shock hazard.
• If the power cord for this equipment is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly qualified per
-
son in order to prevent hazards.
• Switch the machine off and disconnect
the mains plug:
- when the machine is not in use,
- before the machine is opened up,
- for all maintenance and cleaning
work,
- if the connecting cable is damaged
or tangled up.
• Do not use the power cord to pull
the plug out of the socket. Protect the
power cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
• Make sure that the mains voltage cor-
responds with the information on the
rating plate.
• Only plug the appliance into a socket
which is safeguarded by at least 13A.
• The device must only be connected to
a mains socket via a residual-current
circuit breaker (RCD) with a rated leak-
age current of not more than 30 mA.
• Do not expose the equipment to the
rain. Do not use the equipment in a
damp or wet environment.
• Protect yourself from electric shocks.
Avoid bodily contact with earthed
parts (e.g. pipes, radiators, electric
cookers, cooling devices).
• Use extension cables outdoors. Use
only extension cables that are ap-
proved and labelled accordingly for
outdoor use.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure that
the switch is off when plugging into
the socket.
To avoid accidents and injuries:
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
