10
PROW
05/2016
english
1 Explanation of symbols and
safety instructions
Note
indicates information for the effective
operation of the machine without risk of
danger.
WARNING
The safety alert sign
with the signal
word
WARNING
and text on a grey back-
ground warns of the risk of serious to
life-threatening injuries.
Safety instructions
Before using the machine for the
fi
rst time, read the operating
manual, and keep it for later use
and to pass on to any subsequent
users.
Observe all safety instructions onto the
machine.
Risk of injury from sharp
blades.
Never reach into the slot of the
paper feed.
Risk of injury from being pulled
in!
Keep long hair, loose articles of
clothing, ties, scarves, jewellery,
etc. away from feed opening.
Material with the tendency to form
loops, e.g. tapes, strapping mate-
rial, etc. must not be shredded.
Dangerous for children and
others!
The machine may not be used
by persons (including children
under 14 years of age) with lim-
ited physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or with a lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are supervised by a responsible
person or are instructed by them on the use
of the machine. Children must be super-
vised to ensure they do not play with the
machine.
Do not leave the document shredder
switched on when it is unattended.
Dangerous mains voltage!
Improper handling of the machine
can lead to an electric shock.
• Check the machine and cable regularly
for damage.
Switch the shredder off if it is
damaged or not working correctly
or before relocating or cleaning it
and disconnect it from the mains.
• Make sure that no water gets into the
shredder. Do not immerse the power
cable or the power plug in water. Never
touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket
using the power cable. Always pull out
the plug directly.
