SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ the user instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do
not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we
assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will
invalidate the warranty.
Electrical devices and batteries can expose people, especially children, to hazards that can
cause serious injury or death. The use of electrical devices and batteries can present hazards
including, but not limited to, injury, fire, electric shock, and damage to the electrical system.
These safety instructions are intended to give you the information you need to use the AVALO
Trash Can and avoid such hazards. Common sense and respect for the device will help
reduce the risk of injury.
All possible hazards cannot be covered here, but we have tried to highlight some of the
important ones. Also, observe the warnings or safety instructions in the individual chapters of
this manual.
Contact us by e-mail at info@avalo.nl, if you have questions that remain unanswered by these
warnings & safety instructions.
General Device Safety
● Do not use the Trash Can for any other purpose other than its intended use (see the chapter
"INTENDED USE").
● The Trash Can is designed and intended for household use and is not suitable for commercial or
industrial use.
● The Trash Can is intended for indoor use only. Do not use the device outdoors.
● Handle the device carefully. Jolts, impacts, or a fall even from a low height can damage the device.
● Do not place the Trash Can on any unstable surface. This may result in falling and cause
malfunction.
● Do not place the Trash Can under mechanical stress. Do not sit on the device.
● Do not manually force the lid close; this can cause damage to the internal gears. If the gears are
damaged, the automatic lid will not function properly.
● All parts must be correctly assembled to ensure the safety of the device.
● Never use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer. They can pose a danger to the user
and damage the device.
● Never drop or insert any object or fingers into any opening.
● Do not apply excessive force when using the buttons or the switch on the Trash Can.
● Make sure that the moving parts can always move freely and that no objects are jammed.
● If it is no longer possible to operate the Trash Can safely, take it out of operation and protect it from
any accidental use. A safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the device:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to serious transport-related stresses.
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