9. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Never try to open the appliance to repair or make modifications. Avoid contact
with the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit the product. The appliance is not
waterproof, therefore please use it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high
humidity, water and snow. Do not expose the appliance to high temperatures.
Do not expose the appliance to sudden changes in temperature or strong vibra-
tions, as this could damage the electronic components. Check the appliance for
any damage before using it. The appliance should not be used if it was subject
to impact or has been damaged in some other manner. Please comply with the
local regulations and restrictions. Do not use the appliance for purposes other than
those described in the user manual. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of the reach of children or mentally disabled persons. Any repairs or
modifications to the appliance not carried out by the original supplier will void any
warranty and guarantee claims. The appliance should only be used by those who
have read and understood this user manual. The specifications of the appliance
may be changed without any special prior notification.
10. Disposal instructions
In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic appliances
should not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Their components have to
be separately sent for recycling or disposal, because improper disposal of toxic and
dangerous components may permanently damage the environment. According to
the electrical and electronic equipment act (ElektroG), you are obliged (as a con-
sumer) to return (free of charge) electrical and electronic appliances to the manu-
facturer, the point of sale or public collection points at the end of their service life.
The relevant local laws regulate the details in this regard. The symbol displayed on
the product, in the user manual or/and on the packaging refers to these regula-
tions. With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used appliances, you
make an important contribution towards protecting our environment.
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