Symbols used in the
instructions
Hazard symbols with
information on preven-
tion of personal injury
and property damage.
Precaution symbol with in-
formation on prevention of
harm / damage.
Plug in the power plug
Pull off the power plug
Notice symbol with informa-
tion on how to handle the
device properly.
General notes on safety
The information contained in
these operating instructions
must be observed. In ad-
dition, legal safety and ac-
cident prevention regulations
must also be observed.
Caution: when using the
equipment, observe the fol-
lowing basic safety measures
in order to protect against
the risks of injury and fire:
To avoid accidents and inju-
ries from electric shocks:
• Ensure that the power cord is not
damaged by being pulled over
sharp edges, by jamming, or by
pulling on the power cord.
• Before each use, check the pow-
er supply lead and the extension
cable for damage and ageing.
Do not use the equipment if the
cable is damaged or worn. Dan-
ger of electric shock hazard.
• If the power cord for this equip-
ment is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer,
a customer service agent of the
same or a similarly qualified per-
son in order to prevent hazards.
• Switch the machine off and dis-
connect the mains plug:
- when the machine is not in use,
- before the machine is opened up,
- for all maintenance and clean-
ing work,
- if the connecting cable is dam-
aged or tangled up.
• Do not use the power cord to
pull the plug out of the socket.
Protect the power cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Make sure that the mains voltage
corresponds with the information
on the rating plate.
• Only plug the appliance into a
socket which is safeguarded by
at least 16 A.
• The device must be connected
to a mains socket via a residual-
current circuit breaker (RCD) with
a rated leakage current of not
more than 30 mA.
• Do not expose the equipment to
the rain. Do not use the equipment
in a damp or wet environment.
• Protect yourself from electric
shocks. Avoid bodily contact
with earthed parts (e.g. pipes,
radiators, electric cookers, cool-
ing devices).
• Use extension cables outdoors.
Use only extension cables that
are approved and labelled ac-
cordingly for outdoor use.
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