[. . . ] · Do not use the appliance outdoors. To avoid potentially fatal electric shocks: · Should the power cable or the plug become damaged, arrange for it/them to be repaired by authorised specialists or Customer Services as soon as possible. · Arrange for damaged or malfunctioning appliances to be inspected and/or repaired by a qualified specialist or the Customer Service Department as soon as possible. · Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in a humid or wet environment. · Ensure that the power cable never becomes moist or wet during operation. -2- Tips for safety: · Place the appliance in the immediate vicinity of an electrical power socket. [. . . ] ALWAYS insert them into the CD/Credit card cutter opening e with the broad side leading. Note: Always insert the credit card into the middle of the cutter opening e. Inserting a CD: · Insert the CD from above into the middle of the CD/Credit card cutter opening e. Warning!: NEVER place a finger into the central hole of a CD when you are feeding it into the appliance. Clearing a material blockage: · Press and hold the switch w in position should the item to be shredded become jammed. The appliance now goes into reverse and the material to be shredded is returned. · Place the switch w into position (OFF) as soon as the jammed item is returned. Switching the appliance off: · To switch the appliance off, move the switch w into the middle position (OFF). Emptying the waste container · Empty the waste container t/u regularly. · Dispose of the waste material in an environmentally responsible manner. Emptying the large waste container (Paper) Important: Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. · Remove the cutter attachment q from the large waste container t. · Remove the small waste container u at the front of the large waste container t, so that it does not fall out. · Empty the large waste container t and then put everything back together again. Emptying the small waste container (Plastic) · Remove the small waste container u from the front of the large waste container t to empty it. Notice regarding overheating of the appliance: If it overheats, the appliance switches itself off automatically. Important: Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. Switch the appliance on, in that the switch w is placed in the position . -4- Cleaning Danger!· Clean the waste containers t/u and the cutter attachment q with a lightly moistened cloth and, if required, with a mild detergent. · Remove possible residues in the cutter openings e/r with a suitable object. Ensure that the appliance is unplugged before commencing this! Warranty & Service The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. [. . . ] Important: Remove the power plug from the wall socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. · Switch the appliance on, in that the switch w is placed in the position . · Place the cutting attachment q in the correct position. Troubleshooting If the material to be shredded jams: This means that you have attempted to feed too much material into the appliance (max. · Place the switch w in position should the item to be shredded become jammed. [. . . ]