Main risks

• Electric shock from touching live grids, plugs or damaged cables.
• Fire risk due to overheating, covering the appliance, or proximity to flammable materials.
• Minor burns from contact with lamps or surfaces that become very hot during use.
• Cuts or pinches when handling grilles, fan blades, trays or moving parts.
• Skin or eye irritation from contact with adhesives or chemical attractants.
• Distress to pets sensitive to ultrasound, or danger if they come into contact with live grids or adhesive surfaces.
• Trips due to poorly placed cables or devices positioned in walkways.
• Food contamination from insect fragments if used near kitchens or tables.
• Increased bites if placed too close to people and it attracts insects into the occupied area.

Safe use

• Read the instructions for your model and use the appliance only for the intended purpose.
• Install on a stable surface or hang securely, at a safe distance from walkways and places where people are seated or sleeping.
• Connect to a suitable socket in good condition; do not use the appliance with damaged cables, plugs or casings.
• Do not touch the grid, fan blades or other live parts during operation; do not insert objects into the unit.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to UV light and do not position the appliance at eye level.
• Place the device away from water, rain or splashes unless the product clearly states it is suitable for such conditions.
• Do not cover the appliance or block air/light intake or outlet.
• If using attractants or baits, follow the manufacturer's instructions, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and wash your hands after handling them.
• Outdoors, position the unit at some distance from tables and gathering areas to avoid drawing insects towards people.
• Disconnect and allow to cool before cleaning or replacing bulbs, trays or consumables.

Storage and maintenance

• Clean trays and grilles regularly with the appliance switched off and unplugged; use a brush or dry cloth. Do not use high-pressure water or immerse the unit.
• Dispose of insects and debris in sealed bags to prevent odours and secondary infestations; wash your hands afterwards.
• Periodically check cables, plugs, casing and fixings. If you detect damage, stop using the product until replacement or authorised repair.
• Replace bulbs, adhesives, filters, batteries or attractant cartridges according to the manufacturer's instructions and use compatible replacements.
• Store the appliance in a dry, ventilated place, protected from dust, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep consumables sealed and away from food and drink.
• If it will not be used for a while, unplug the unit and, in battery-powered models, remove the batteries to prevent leaks.

Restrictions on use

• Keep out of reach of children and pets; do not allow them to handle the appliance.
• Do not use on unstable surfaces, near curtains or other flammable materials, or directly above food, cots or beds.
• Do not use in very humid areas, inside showers, pools or fountains, or in direct contact with rain, unless the product is specifically designed for this.
• Do not use flammable aerosols or solvents near the operating appliance.
• If the model emits ultrasound, avoid placing it in rooms where sensitive pets could be affected.
• Do not modify, open or tamper with the device internally; do not cover it or use it as general lighting.
• Do not use the appliance in the presence of flammable vapours or airborne dust.