Beurer HK 40 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 7

Dear Customer,
We are happy that you have decided on a product from our range. Our name stands for high-quality
and thoroughly tested products from the areas of warmth, blood pressure, body temperature,
weight, gentle therapy, massage and air.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and follow the directions.
Best regards,
The Beurer Team
1. Important safety information –
read carefully and keep for la-
ter use
Failure to observe the information provided below can lead to personal injury or material damage
(electric shock, skin burns, fi re). The following safety and hazard information not only serves to
protect your health and the health of others, it also protects the product from damage. Therefore,
observe this safety information and pass on these instructions together with the product.
• Only use this heating pad for the purpose described in these instructions.
• This heating pad is not intended for use in hospitals.
• This heating pad is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and/or by persons lacking the required understanding of the equip-
ment and how it is used, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• This heating pad should not be used with persons who are helpless, small children or persons in-
sensitive to heat (e.g. diabetics, persons with skin changes related to illness or persons with scarred
skin in the area where the pad is to be applied, after taking any pain-relieving medication or alcohol).
• Excessively long use can cause the skin to be burned.
• Caution! Never fall asleep while the heating pad is switched on.
• Do not apply the heating pad to parts of the body which are infl amed, injured or swollen. If in
doubt, seek medical advice before use.
• The electric and magnetic fi elds emitted by this heating pad can interfere with the operation of
pacemakers. However, they are far below the permissible limits: electric fi eld strength: 5,000 V/m
max., magnetic fi eld strength: 80 A/m max., magnetic fl ux density: 0.1 millitesla max. Therefore,
please consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before using this heating pad.
• Heating pad
– only connect to the voltage specifi ed on the appliance,
– HK 25, 35, 63: only use in conjunction with switch types specifi ed on the heating pad,
– never operate without supervision,
– never switch on when folded or compressed,
– never wedge between objects,
– never make any sharp creases,
– never use with animals,
– HK 25, 35, 63: never use when damp,
– the switch and mains cable should not be exposed to moisture.
• When in use, the electronic components in the switch of the heating pad make the switch slightly
warm. The switch should therefore never be covered or placed on the heating pad when it is being
operated.
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