[. . . ] The safety concept can work only if the appliance is in a faultless condition. Arrange for the appliance to be checked and, if necessary, repaired by qualified technicians. The heating plate at the bottom of the binding shaft 1 1 becomes very hot. [. . . ] The heating plate at the bottom of the binding shaft 1 1 becomes very hot. Place the appliance where the power wall socket is easily accessible, so that in the event of an emergency the plug can be quickly withdrawn. Do not operate the appliance if the power cable or power plug is damaged. Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department. Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in a humid or wet environment. The appliance is free of electricity only when you remove the power plug from the power socket. Should you do so, appliance safety can no longer be assured and the warranty will become void. Never attempt to bind flammable, heat-sensitive and/or meltable materials and do not bind drawings made on temperature-sensitive paper or material that could undergo changes in colour or quality when subjected to heat. Lay the sheets into a suitable thermal binder cover and then tap them down a couple of times, against and using the cover spine. Slide the complete thermal binder brochure into the binder shaft 1 until the spine of the brochure makes firm contact with the hotplate on the floor of the thermal shaft 1. Allow the appliance to cool down before transporting it or putting it into storage. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. The appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Service Department. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. [. . . ] In the event of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Service Department. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use. [. . . ]