Safety Information - Beurer BS 55 Mode D'emploi

2. Safety information

Please read these operating instructions carefully. Failure to observe the information provided below
can lead to personal injury or material damage. Keep these instructions in a safe place where they
can also be read by other persons using the device. Always pass on these instructions together with
the appliance if you sell it or pass it on.
WARNING
• Contact with direct sunlight poses an increased risk of fire. Therefore, you should avoid exposing
the mirror area to direct sunlight.
• Keep children away from the packaging materials. Risk of suffocation.
• Children must be supervised when using this device.
• Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by qualified persons. Incorrect repairs
can lead to considerable danger for the user. In the event of repairs, please contact our
customer service or an authorised dealer.
There is a risk of fire if the device is used incorrectly or if it is not used according to these operating
instructions.
For this reason, the mirror must only be operated as follows:
• Never leave the device unsupervised, particularly if children are around.
• Never use the device under covers, such as blankets or pillows.
• Never use the device in the vicinity of petrol or other easily flammable materials.
• Only in dry inside rooms.
Make sure that the device does not come into contact with water or other liquids.
Never try to retrieve the device if it falls into water.
CAUTION
• Before use, make sure that the device and accessories do not show any visible signs of damage.
If you are in any doubt, do not use it and contact your dealer or a specified customer service
address.
• Do not open the case under any circumstances.
• Keep the device away from pointed or sharp objects.
• If the device has been dropped or otherwise damaged, it must not be used again.
• The device must be switched off after every use and before any cleaning.
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the affected areas with water and
seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of
the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
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