Safety information
READ ALL THE SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND
MAKE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM.
• Follow all the instructions to avoid accidents, fire, explo-
sions, electric shock or other hazards that could cause
property damage and / or severe or fatal injuries.
• Ensure that each person using the product has read and
observes these warnings and instructions.
• Keep these installation and operating instructions for the
future. It must be passed on to subsequent users of the
product.
• The manufacturer is not liable for material damages or
injuries caused by incorrect use or the failure to observe
the safety instructions. The warranty becomes invalid in
such cases.
• The protective effect against hazardous UV radiation var-
ies depending on the environment. Additional measures
to protect your skin are possibly also necessary.
• Children must not play with the product.
• !DANGER Always keep children away from packaging
material - this constitutes a choking hazard. Children
underestimate risks. This product is not a toy.
• Children aged 8 years or over and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, lack of experi-
ence or knowledge may only use the appliance if they are
supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety
or if they have been shown how to use the appliance
safely and they have understood the risks inherent in its
use. Cleaning and maintenance tasks may not be carried
out by children without supervision.
• Do not use the device if you are suffering from a lack of
concentration /attention or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
• The product must be placed in a base or a ground sleeve
that is firmly anchored.
• Do not allow the product to fall or knock against anything.
• Check the span of the parasol before opening / closing it.
• Make sure there are no persons / objects in the move-
ment area when opening / closing it. Otherwise, injuries /
damage may occur.
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• !DANGER Close the parasol when the wind picks up, in
stormy weather conditions and / or when snow is falling.
• Always secure closed parasols with the binding belt. The
binding belt must be looped over the hook provided.
• Observe the specifications concerning the maximum
permissible wind speed for a fixed ground anchorage
(ground sleeve inserted in concrete). The permissible
wind speed is reduced if a different anchorage method is
used.
• Unattended parasols may not remain opened. Any dam-
age is not covered by the warranty. Always secure closed
parasols with a binding belt or a suitable securing system.
• Only use original accessories / spare parts.
• Product and technical modifications are not permitted.
• The parasol must be monitored during opening and clos-
ing.
• Check parasol and accessories regularly to be sure that
no undue wear and tear or damage has occurred. If de-
fects are found, have them repaired before further use.
• Do not use any solvents or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Dismantled parasols should only be stored lying down.
• Mains connection: The voltage must correspond to the
specifications on the rating plate of the charger.
• Do not bend or pinch the power cable or pull it over
sharp edges. Check device / power cord / extension ca-
ble for damages. Never operate a defective device. Get
damaged power cables replaced by the manufacturer.
• Repairs to the charger / battery should only be carried
out by a qualified technician. Do not open or short-circuit
the battery. Unprofessional repairs can entail serious risk
to the user.
• Never place the battery / connecting cable on hot sur-
faces or allow them to be too close to an open fire.
• Never use the charger near water (bathtubs, wash basin,
etc.). Do not expose to rain or moisture.
• If the charger/battery falls into water, before removing it
first pull out the mains plug. The device must be checked
by a qualified technician before being used again.
• If the battery has become wet, as a result of rain or the