Silvercrest Digital Bathroom Scale - Manual (Page 21)

25 GB/MT
Safety advice
Safety advice
This safety advice is an important part of these
operating instructions and must be observed every
time electrical devices are used. The advice and
instructions will help you to avoid risk of loss of life,
accidents and damage. Therefore you must read
carefully through the following information concern-
ing safety and proper use.
J WArnIng! rISk oF LoSS
oF LIFE or ACCIDEnt to In-
FAntS AnD ChILDrEn! Never
leave children unsupervised with the packag-
ing materials or the device. Otherwise there is
a risk to life from suffocation. Always keep
children away from the device. This product is
not a toy.
J Children or persons who lack the knowledge
or experience to use the device or whose
physical, sensory or intellectual capacities are
limited must never be allowed to use the device
without supervision or instruction by a person
responsible for their safety. Children must never
be allowed to play with the device.
J
180 kg
Do not load more than 180 kg onto
the scale. Otherwise it could be da-
maged.
CAUtIon! DAngEr oF InJUry! Do not
step on to the scales with wet feet and do not
use the scales if the platform is moist. You might
slip.
J Protect your scales from impact, moisture, dust,
chemicals and sudden changes in temperature
and keep them away from sources of heat
(ovens, heating radiators).
J Do not expose the device to
– extreme temperatures,
– strong vibrations,
– high mechanical loads,
– direct solar radiation,
– moisture.
Failure to observe this advice may result in
damage to the device.
J Check the device for damage before bringing it
into use. If the device is damaged do not use it.
J Remove the battery if the device breaks down
or is defective. Otherwise the battery is more
likely to leak.
J Never open the device housing. This could result
in personal injury or damage to the device.
Always have any repairs carried out at the ser-
vice centre or by an electrical equipment
repair specialist.
J CAUtIon! The scale bears a danger of stum-
bling and hence it should be stored in a way
which prevents this danger.
Dangers arising from the
use of batteries
WArnIng!
DAngEr to LIFE! Batteries
are not intended to be in the hands of children.
Do not leave batteries lying around. They could
be swallowed by children or pets. In the event
of swallowing a battery, contact a doctor im-
mediately!
J CAUtIon! DAngEr oF
ExPLoSIon! Never recharge sin-
gle-use batteries. Do not short-circuit
or open them. Overheating, fire or destruction
of the batteries might result. Never throw batteries
into fire or water. The batteries might explode.
J Avoid extreme environmental conditions and
temperatures as they may affect batteries e.g.
above radiators. Otherwise the batteries are
more likely to leak.
J Exhausted or damaged batteries can
cause caustic burns upon contact with
the skin. To avoid this, always wear
suitable protective gloves in these circumstances!
J Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous
membranes if fluid is leaking from a battery. If
you come into contact with corrosive battery
fluids, flush the affected area thoroughly with
clean water and contact a doctor immediately.
J Remove the battery if you are not going to use
the device for an extended period.
J Make sure you insert the battery the right way
round (polarity). The “+” symbol must be visible
on the top of the battery.
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