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Safety Instructions
• The housing must not be opened and repairs must only be carried out by a qualified
technician.To do this, contact a specialist workshop.Any liability and all warranty
claims are excluded in the event of repairs by the user, improper connection or incor-
rect operation.
• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, always disconnect it from
the power source.
• Protect the product from moisture. Do not touch the product with wet/damp hands
or immerse it in water.
• This product is not waterproof! Do not use this product in the rain or in wet en-
vironments. Never touch the product during a thunderstorm.
• Only use the product with suitable, high-quality Sony NP-F960/970 batteries.
• Before disconnecting the power or battery, switch off the unit at the main switch.
Caution!
• Never use the AC/DC adapter and the attached cable or the control box with atta-
ched cable as a carrying handle.
• Keep the product and accessories away from naked flames, hot surfaces and easily
flammable materials.
• Lay the AC/DC adapter, the control box and the attached cable in such a way that it
does not present a tripping hazard.
• Do not bend the cables or lay it over sharp edges.
Caution!
Danger for children and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental ab-
ilities (e.g. partially disabled, elderly persons with limited physical and mental
abilities) or lack of experience and know-how (e.g. older children).
• This product may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties or lack of experience and know-how, provided that they are supervised or have
received instructions for the safe use of the product and understand the potential
hazards arising from its use. Children must not play with the product. The product
must not be cleaned or maintained by children. Keep children under eight years of
age away from the product and its accessories.
• Do not insert any objects into the product.
• Stop using the product if the plastic or metal parts of the product are cracked, or
deformed.
• Handle the product carefully. Impacts, drops or knocks can
damage the product.
• Do not leave the product unattended during operation.
• The product is not a toy. Keep the product, accessories and packaging materials
away from children and pets to prevent accidents and suffocation.
• For photographic lighting purposes only. Not suitable for permanent room lighting.
• Do not film car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while driving this product.
The driver may be blinded and cause an accident. This also applies to unlisted
persons or groups if possible glare could cause an accident.
• Do not shine directly into the eyes of people or animals as this may cause damage
to the retina, visual disturbances and even blindness.
• Ensure adequate ventilation during operation. Never cover the product while in use.
• If you are not using the device, cleaning it or if a fault occurs, always switch the
device off, remove the battery and disconnect all connections.
• Do not use or store the unit in high temperatures or in closed rooms exposed to di-
rect sunlight. The product should not be used in ambient temperatures above 40°C.