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quieter. It may take a few days or weeks until the effect fully takes place. The dispersion
of the sound is related to the local surroundings. The product can be mounted quickly
and immediately provides an optimum protection against animals. Please respect of
the breeding season of the birds! Before installing the device check the surrounding en-
vironment for up to 10 m and make sure that there are no birds breeding. Breeding birds
can be disturbed and might not return to their nests. The starving of the chicks would
be the consequence. The LED flashes are an additional feature to deter the animals. Es-
pecially at dusk and at night the flashes will startle the animals and scare them away.
3. Safety Guide
• Electrical appliances, packaging materials, etc. do not belong in the hands of children.
• The device may only be used with the stated voltage: 5 V DC or 3 x AA rechargeable
batteries.
• If repairs are needed, only original spare parts may be used to avoid serious damage.
• It must be determined if the device is suitable for the respective use.
• The use of this device is not designed for use by persons (including children under 8
years) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or the lack of experience
or lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been instructed in the use
of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
• People who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy may experience epileptic seizures
or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights. If the following
symptoms occur during operation: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitching,
loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, the light
should be immediately turned off or the person should leave the area.
• If you do not use the device for an extended period of time, remove the batteries and
store them accordingly.
• Rechargeable battery should not be used if the temperature is under 0° C. They may
become damaged and lose their capacity.
• Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on when giving the device to a
third person.
• This unit is suitable for indoor and outdoor use when batteries are applied. In con-
nection with a power supply this device is only suitable for indoor use.
• When using a ground spike please make sure that the device is positioned in such a
way that it does not become a hazard.