Braun Silk-expert Mini PL1 Manual page 7

EYE SAFETY
The device emits flashes of Intense Pulsed Light. Direct exposure is potentially
harmful to your eyes. Take care to follow the safety precautions below.
Possibe eye injury (potentially leading to loss of vision) or skin injury if instructions
are not followed. Protect the eye from exposure. Do not use the device over the eye
lids or close to the eye.
The device only emits a flash if the skin tone sensor (2) detects a valid Skin Tone
reading. However:
DO NOT look directly into the treatment window (1) when the device has electrical
power and is activated.
DO NOT attempt to release a flash towards the eye.
DO NOT treat areas around the eye (eyebrows or eyelashes).
ONLY press the treatment button when the treatment window is in good contact
with the area you wish to treat.
WE RECOMMEND you look away from the device when pressing the treatment button.
ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SAFETY
As with any electrical device, certain precautions must be taken in order to ensure
your safety.
DO NOT try to open the device, as this may expose you to dangerous electrical
components.
DO NOT use if the device is damaged; for example, cracked housing, cable damage
(internal wires visible), cracked or broken glass filter etc. This may result in injury.
DO NOT use near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
If the device becomes wet, it should not be used.
DO NOT use if the device becomes uncomfortably hot to touch. This may indicate
that the unit is damaged.
DO NOT attempt to use the device on any surface other than skin.
DO NOT operate the device if the mains plug is not easily accessible. You should be
able to disconnect at any time.
DO NOT override the safety mechanism inherent to the device.
WARNING No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Do not use any other component, nor manipulate the device. This may damage the
unit and cause it to stop working.
GENERAL SAFETY
The device should be kept out of the reach of children under 18 years of age.
Children should not use, play with, maintain or clean the device. There are a number
of potential risks – exposure to the light output causing burns or eye damage,
electrocution, strangulation from the cables.
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