Main risks

• Punctures or cuts from sharp tips and from pencil sharpener blades.
• Wood splinters or pencil lead fragments that may cause minor injuries or eye irritation.
• Choking hazard from small parts (erasers, caps, decorative accessories) or loose fragments, especially for children.
• Irritation to eyes or mouth from sharpening dust.
• Stubborn stains on clothing, furniture and other surfaces.
• Possible irritation on sensitive skin from prolonged contact with coatings or erasers.

Safe use

• Keep the point facing away from your face and body; do not run or play with pencils in your hand.
• Sharpen with a suitable, stable pencil sharpener; avoid knives or other improvised tools.
• Empty the sharpener's shavings container carefully and keep your fingers away from the blade.
• Do not bite or suck pencils, erasers or caps.
• Avoid applying excessive force when writing or drawing to reduce breakage and splinters.
• If dust or fragments get into the eye, do not rub: rinse with clean water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention.
• For cuts or punctures, clean the area with soap and water; if the wound is deep or a fragment remains, seek medical attention.
• For mechanical pencils, retract the lead when not in use to prevent punctures and breakage.

Storage and maintenance

• Store pencils in a case or pencil holder with the tips protected.
• Keep them out of reach of children under 3 years and pets.
• Store in a dry place away from sources of heat or moisture to prevent warping and the deterioration of erasers.
• Keep the pencil sharpener clean and replace it if it splinters the wood or cuts unevenly.
• Dispose of shavings and broken leads in a bin; avoid leaving them on tables or the floor.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or inside closed vehicles.
• Periodically check that caps, decorative accessories and erasers are securely attached.

Usage restrictions

• Not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking and injury hazards; for older children, use under supervision.
• Do not use the pencil as a tool to pierce, puncture, lever or open packaging.
• Do not insert pencils into the mouth, nose or ears; do not use them on the skin, mucous membranes or on wounds.
• Do not sharpen with knives or with power tools not designed for this purpose.
• Do not heat, burn or expose to flames or sources of ignition.
• Do not carry the pencil in pockets with the tip exposed; use a cap or case.