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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
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• Should however the appliance fall into water, only take it out after pulling the plug. Do not
use the appliance anymore. It has to be checked by an authorized service department first.
• Do not use this appliance near the water (bath-tubs, washbasins, etc.) nor expose it to rain
or other humidity. Ensure hands are dry when using appliance!
• Only trained experts should repair electrical appliances. Unskilled repairs can cause consider-
able danger to the user.
• No warranty for any damage can be accepted if the appliance is used for improper purpose,
wrongly operated or unprofessionally repaired. In such a case, any warranty claim is void.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated or connected to an external timer or separate
remote control switch.
• Never place fingers or objects into appliance openings. Do not cover appliance opening.
• No liquid must get into the appliance.
Disposal
• Make worn out appliances unusable. Pull out the mains plug and sever the cord. Electric
appliances are to be returned to a shop of sale or handed over to an official dump. No
household waste. Must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
• Mains connection: The voltage must comply with that shown on the appliance label.
• Never pull on the mains cable / with damp hands. Disconnect mains plug in case of faults
during use, prior to cleaning, relocation, after use. The plug must be within reach at all times.
• Regulary check if the power cable / appliance / extension lead is defective. Never switch on
damaged appliances (incl. mains lead) – have repairs carried out / obtain replacement
from the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service point or from qualified experts. Never
open the appliance yourself – risk of injury!
• Never carry or pull the appliance by the flex. Don’t pull the flex over sharp edges. Don’t
wedge it. Don’t bend it. A short circuit can occur if the cable breaks.
• Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out of the mains when it is not in use. Don’t
wind the flex around the appliance.
• Never immerse appliance in water / other fluids. Danger of short-circuiting!
• Use the appliance on a dry, even, stable and heat resistant surface. Allow appliance to cool
before storing away.
• The appliance is designed for household use and not for industrial operation. Do not operate
the appliance outdoors.
• Never place the appliance / cable on hot surfaces or near open flames. Do not store / expose
the appliance to intense heat (from radiators, prolonged sunshine). Only extinguish burning
appliances using a fire blanket.
• Do not use attachments not recommended / sold by the manufacturer.
• Keep packaging (e.g. plastic bags) away from children.
• People with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, and insufficient knowledge and
experience should only be allowed to use, clean or maintain the appliance if supervised by
someone responsible for their safety or if they have already been shown how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the risks involved.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Children should not be allowed to play with
the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while in operation.
• Never operate the appliance empty, do not overfill and never move appliance when filled.
• Never place hands into appliance, nor eject or insert tools whilst appliance is running –
otherwise injury could result.
• Never adjust the multifunctional arm during operation.
