9. Safety instructions and disclaimer
Never try to open the device to repair or make modifications. Avoid contact with
the mains voltage. Do not short-circuit the product. The device is not approved for
outdoor use. Therefore please use it only in dry surroundings. Protect it from high
humidity, water and snow. Keep the device away from high temperatures. Do not
expose the device to sudden changes in temperature or strong vibrations, as this
could damage the electronic components. Check the device for any damage before
using it. The device should not be used if it was subject to impact or has been dam-
aged in some other manner. Please comply with the local regulations and restric-
tions. Do not use the device 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 repair or modification to the device, which is not carried out
by the original supplier, will void any warranty and guarantee claims. The product
should be used only by persons who have read and understood this user manual.
The specifications of the device may be changed without any special prior notice.
10. Disposal instructions
In line with the European WEEE directive, electrical and electronic devices should
not be disposed of along with domestic waste. Their components have to be sep-
arately sent for recycling or disposal, because improper disposal of toxic and dan-
gerous components may permanently damage the environment. According to the
electrical and electronic equipment act (ElektroG), you are obliged (as a consumer)
to return (free of charge) all electrical and electronic devices to the manufacturer,
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 regulations.
With this manner of sorting, recycling and disposal of used devices, you make an
important contribution towards protecting our environment.
11. Instructions for battery disposal
In conjunction with the sale of batteries along with the supply of devices that in-
clude batteries, the supplier is obliged to point out the following to the customer:
The customer is legally obliged to return used batteries. He can return used bat-
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