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Protect the product against vibrations.
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Keep flammable or combustible materials (example: curtains) away to prevent fire.
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Always operate the product on a non-flammable and heatproof surface.
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Do not place the product on valuable furniture without using suitable protection, as this may result in scratch
marks, pressure points, discolouration or burn marks.
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Ensure that there is sufficient lighting.
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Keep your work area clean and tidy.
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Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam and solvents.
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Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.
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Protect the product from direct sunlight.
5.6 Operation
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Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the product.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of 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:
– is visibly damaged,
– is no longer working properly,
– has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
– has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
5.7 Mains cable
Do not modify or repair mains supply components including mains plugs, mains cables, and power sup-
plies. Do not use damaged components. Risk of death by electric shock!
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The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
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Never plug in or unplug the mains plug when your hands are wet.
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Never pull the mains plug from the socket by pulling at the cable. Always pull it from the mains socket using the
intended grips.
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Unplug the mains plug from the mains socket if you do not use the device for an extended period of time.
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Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket in thunderstorms for reasons of safety.
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Make sure that the mains cable is not squeezed, bent, damaged by sharp edges or put under mechanical stress.
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Avoid excessive thermal stress on the mains cable from extreme heat or cold.
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Do not modify the mains cable. Otherwise the mains cable may be damaged. A damaged mains cable can
cause a deadly electric shock.
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Do not touch the mains cable if it is damaged.
– First, power down the respective mains socket (e.g. via the respective circuit breaker) and then carefully pull
the mains plug from the mains socket.
– Never use the product if the mains cable is damaged.
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A damaged mains cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer, a workshop commissioned by the manufac-
turer or a similarly qualified person, so as to prevent any danger.
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Ensure that cables are not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.
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Always lay cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.
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