General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions For This Device; Before Initial Use - BOMANN HC 834 CB Instrucciones De Servicio

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the
appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the
warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal
packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass
on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for
the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fi t for commer-
cial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources
of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)
and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance
and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug
itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and
remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you
leave the room you should always turn the device off.
Remove the plug from the socket.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly
for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not
be used.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always
contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure
to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualifi ed
person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instruc-
tions".
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil
as there is a danger of suffocation!
• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (includ-
ing children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental
abilities and/or insuffi cient knowledge and/or experience, un-
less they are supervised by an individual who is responsible
for their safety or have received instructions on how to use
the device.
• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure
that they do not play with the device.
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Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is
essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid ac-
cidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
possible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
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NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special safety instructions for this device

Symbols on the Product
On the products you will fi nd symbols that indicate warnings or
provide information:
WARNING OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Do not use this device near baths, wash basins or
other vessels containing water.
WARNING:
• If the device is used in the bathroom please remove the
plug from the socket after use as the proximity of water
represents a hazard. This also applies if the device is
switched off.
• The hair straightener becomes hot during operation!
Danger of burning!
• Always remove the plug from the socket after use.
• Allow the device to cool down before cleaning it and
storing it away!
As additional protection we recommend the installation of a fault
current protection device (RCD) with a rated current of not more
than 30 mA in the wiring system of the bathroom. Please contact
an authorised electrician for advice.

Before Initial Use

• Remove all the packing materials.
• When the device is switched on for the fi rst time there may
be a slight smell. You should therefore operate the device
for approximately 10 minutes without smoothing your hair.
Ensuring suffi cient ventilation!
Commissioning
• Fully unwind the mains cable.
• Insert the plug in a duly installed 230V/50Hz socket.
• Push the switch on the handle to the ON position in order
to turn the device on. The control lamp lights up. After a few
minutes the device is ready to operate.
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