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Intended use
• The Contura must only be used for cutting human
hair.
• The appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do
not use outdoors (garden, patio etc.).
• The appliance was developed for professional use
by hairdressers. Provided the safety information is
observed, it can also be used in the home.
Important information about dangers
DANGER:
Danger of electric shock!
• Do not use this appliance near bath
tubs, showers, wash basins or other
containers filled with water.
• Keep the appliance, charging unit and power ca-
ble away from moisture, water and other liquids,
and do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not immerse the appliance, charging unit or
power cable in water or rinse them off under run-
ning water.
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• If the appliance has fallen into water, it must not
be used after that.
• Additional protection is afforded by installing a
residual current device with a rated tripping cur-
rent of less than 30 mA in your home electrical
system. We recommend you get an electrician to
install a residual current protection system to
protect the circuits.
General safety information
DANGER:
• Never use the appliance if:
– the appliance, charging unit or power cable are
damaged.
– the blade head is damaged or breaking up, as
this could cause injuries to the skin.
– the appliance has been dropped, shows signs
of damage or is not functioning properly.
– the appliance is so badly damaged that electri-
cal parts are exposed.