Y Under no circumstances should you removeY Do not put the television set in a position
the back of the television set yourself. Thewhere it will be subjected to vibrations.
set operates at extremely dangerous highVibrations will place excessive stress on the
voltages. Have your television set repairedmaterials.
and serviced only by authorised televisionY Do not leave the set unattended when it is
technicians.switched on.
Y Because of their tubes, the centre of gravityY In thunderstorms, disconnect the aerial and
of television sets is located far forwards. Asthe mains plug. Voltage surges from
a result, the television has a tendency to tiplightning strikes may damage the set
forwards relatively easily. This can causethrough both the aerial and the mains
injury.power supply.
Only place your television set on level,Disconnect the aerial and the mains plug if
stable surface. Ensure that the set canyou are also going away for a long time.
stand on all feet. The television set should
not jut out at the front, particularly whenY The television setOs mains plug must be easy
installed in cupboards or on shelves.to reach so that the set can be disconnected
When placing the set on a stand, ensurefrom the mains at any time.
that the stand is larger than the base areaIf possible only use original accessories,
of the set.Y The mains cable should be laid where it
such as Loewe racks and stands.
cannot get damaged. The mains cable
When using revolving or extending bases,If the television set is on a mobile console,should not be bent, laid over sharp edges,
ensure that the load-carrying capacity of themove the console carefully otherwise bothwalked over or exposed to any chemicals;
bases is sufficient for this purpose.the console and the set may tip over.the latter also applies to the entire set. If
the insulation on the mains cable has been
Mobile consoles can markedly reduce the
stability of equipment placed on them.damaged, this may cause electric shocks
Therefore only use mobile consoles thatand also presents a fire risk.
Y When pulling out the mains plug, hold the
have been tested and are intended for use
with the set.plug housing, do not pull on the cable.
Otherwise the cable in the plug may be
Do not allow children to operate the setdamaged and cause a short circuit the next
unsupervised.time it is plugged in.
Do not allow children to play in the
immediate vicinity of the television set. The
television may be tipped over, moved or
pulled from its stand and may cause injury.
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