General Safety Instructions - Bresser National Geographic 9010500 Instruction Manual

4 General safety instructions

DANGER
Ammunition findings harbour risks!
Should you encounter ammunition or remains of ammunition, please stop excavation immediatly and
inform the relevant authorities.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock
This device has electronic parts operated via a power source (power supply and/or batteries). Im-
proper use of this product can cause an electric shock. An electric shock can cause serious or poten-
tially fatal injuries. The following safety information must be observed at all times.
• Before starting up the device, check the device, the cables and the connections for signs of dam-
age.
DANGER
Risk of suffocation
Improper use of this product can result in suffocation. This is particularly dangerous for children. The
following safety information must be observed at all times.
• Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands etc.) away from children. They can cause
suffocation.
DANGER
Risk of explosion
Improper use of this product can cause an explosion. The following safety information must be ob-
served at all times to prevent an explosion.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the recommended batteries. Do not
short-circuit the device or batteries, or throw them into a fire! Excessive heat or improper handling
could trigger a short-circuit, a fire or an explosion!
NOTICE
Risk of damage to property
Improper handling can result in damage to the device and/or to the accessories. Always observe the
following safety information when using the device.
• Never disassemble the device. In the event of a fault, please contact your specialist retailer. The
specialist retailer will contact the service centre and send the device for repair if necessary.
• Protect the device from severe shocks!
• Use only the recommended batteries. Always replace weak or empty batteries with a new, com-
plete set of batteries at full capacity. Do not use batteries from different brands or with different ca-
pacities. Remove the batteries from the unit if it has not been used for a long time.
• Never use rechargeable batteries.
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