Make sure that the mains cable is not squeezed, bent, damaged by
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sharp edges or put under mechanical stress.
Avoid excessive thermal stress on the mains cable from extreme
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heat or cold.
Do not modify the mains cable. Otherwise the mains cable may be
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damaged. A damaged mains cable can cause a deadly electric
shock.
Do not touch the mains cable if it is damaged.
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o First, power down the respective mains socket (e.g. via
o Never use the product if the mains cable is damaged.
A damaged mains cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer,
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a workshop commissioned by the manufacturer or a similarly
qualified person, so as to prevent any danger.
Ensure that cables are not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp
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edges.
Always lay cables so that nobody can trip over or become
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entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.
Operation
Never leave the appliance unattended while it is being used.
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Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or
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connection of the appliance.
If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of
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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:
o is visibly damaged,
o is no longer working properly,
o has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient
the respective circuit breaker) and then carefully pull the
mains plug from the mains socket.
conditions or has been subjected to any serious
transport-related stresses.
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