[. . . ] · This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physio logical or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. · The packaging material can be a source of danger for children. Dispose of the material immediately after unpacking or keep it in a safe place not ac cessible to children. · Lay the power cable in such a way that no one can tread on or trip over it. Important safety instructions The following safety instructions must always be complied with when using electrical appliances: · Do not place the appliance in close vicinity to sources of heat and water sources. [. . . ] Time has been reached, the appliance must be stopped until the motor has cooled itself down, for ca. 60 minutes. Operation You can shred up to 5 sheets (80g/m2 Paper) at the same time. Warning: Remove all staples and paper clips before feeding paper into the cutter opening 2. Otherwise the ap pliance could be damaged. Warning: Never use the appliance for more than 2 minutes!Allow the appliance to cool down completely be fore continuing to use it. Otherwise the appliance could be irreparably damaged! Items supplied Strip Cut Shredder Operating instructions -3- Switching the appliance into the Fwd mode: · Place the switch 1 for continuous shredding at the position "Fwd" (forward). Insert paper from above and in portrait format into the cutter opening 2. Switching the appliance into the Auto mode: · Place the switch 1 for shredding into the position "Auto". The motor starts automatically and switches itself off automatically if no further paper is in serted. Take note: Always guide smaller papers into the middle of the cutter opening 2. Clearing a material blockage: · Slide the switch 1 into the position "Rev" should the paper to be shredded jam. The appliance now goes into reverse and the paper to be shredded is returned. · Pull the paper to be shredded out of the appliance and then place the switch 1 at "Auto". Switching the appliance off: · When you no longer need the appliance, always remove the plug from the mains power socket. Notice regarding overheating of the appliance: If it overheats, the appliance switches off automati cally. · Switch the appliance on, in that the switch 1 is placed into the position "Auto". Cleaning Danger! Always remove the power plug before cleaning the appliance. There is a risk of receiving an electric shock! Warning! The cutters in the appliance are very sharp!· Remove possible residues in the cutter opening 2 with a suitable object. For stubborn soiling use a mild detergent on the cloth. Non-functionality If the material to be shredded jams: This means that you have inserted too much paper into the appliance (max. · Slide the switch 1 into the position "Rev" should the paper to be shredded jam. The appliance now goes into reverse and the material to be shredded is returned. · Pull the paper to be shredded out of the appliance and then place the switch 1 at "Auto". [. . . ] The warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper handling, use of force and internal tampe ring not carried out by our authorized service branch. The warranty period will not be extended by repairs made under warranty. Any damage and defects extant on purchase must be reported immediately after un packing the appliance, at the latest, two days after the purchase date. Repairs made after the expira tion of the warranty period are subject to payment. -5- Warning: Remove the plug from the mains power socket to avoid an unintended starting of the appliance. [. . . ]