General Safety Information - BURNHARD 943174 Manual De Instrucciones

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
•
Do not use the device if you notice
any damage. The manufacturer is not
liable for any material damage or in-
jury caused by mishandling or failure
to adhere to the safety instructions.
• Only use the device within the speci-
fied power and temperature ranges.
• The device may not be used to
measure the temperature of liquid or
meat contained in liquids.
• Always wear heat-resistant gloves
when holding the stainless-steel pro-
bes or the test leads during or shortly
after use. Do not touch it with your
bare hands to avoid burns.
• Keep the transmitter and receiver
away from direct heat. Do not expose
the device or its components to tem-
peratures above 50 °C or below 0 °C.
• Do not expose the probe and mea-
suring cable to direct flames. The
probes are heat resistant for tempe-
ratures up to 300 °C (572 °F).
• Do not immerse the probes plugs or
sockets in water or any other liquid.
• Protect the device and all its compo-
nents from moisture. Do not immerse
it in water.
• Defective devices or components
may only be repaired and replaced
by authorised specialists.
• 4 x AAA batteries are required for
operation of the device. Only use
new batteries.
• Do not leave batteries lying around
as this poses the risk of the batteries
being swallowed by children or pets.
In case this happens, see a doctor
immediately.
• Do not short-circuit or open the bat-
teries. This may result in overheating,
fire, or cause them to burst.
• Never throw batteries into fire or
water as they might explode. Check
the batteries regularly for leaks.
• Always wear protective gloves when
handling damaged batteries.
• Remove the battery if you are not go-
ing to use the device for a long time.
Caution: Leaking or damaged bat-
•
teries can cause burns if they come
into contact with the skin. There is a
risk of fire and explosion if batteries
are handled incorrectly.
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