01-7177-00.fm 9Safety instructions1.2 General safety instructions• Apart from the instructions in this operating manual, the general safety andaccident prevention regulations of the legislation must be taken intoaccount.• Before the machine is put into service, please carefully read the operatingmanual you receive as well as further separate instructions for additionalimplements or attachments and observe them in all aspects of your work.• The machine may be used, maintained and repaired only by persons whohave been instructed by Hako experts.• The machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) withreduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons lacking therequired experience and knowledge.• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the machine.• The operating manual should always be available at the machine's place ofuse and should therefore be stored with the machine.• Please hand over these documents to the new owner/operator on sale orrental of the device. Have the hand-over confirmed!• The labels attached to the machine provide important information for safeoperation. Renew labels that are no longer legible or present.• With Hako-AntiBac® machine variants, the plastic inner surface of the freshwater and waste water tanks contains silver ions in nanoparticle form.• Spare parts must be original spare parts to guarantee safety.NoteBefore starting up the machine, read the following safety instructionsand act accordingly. Machine operating errors can be avoided andtrouble-free operation can be guaranteed only with precise factualknowledge.