In an ideal world morons would be barred from buying anything but turnips. However it’s possible that a moron may get their hands on your product and if you haven’t added some of the following painfully obvious statements to your user manual they may be able to sue you if they misuse it:- Before use […]
Category: Writing User Manuals
CE Complaince Statement
Your user manual should contain a statement confirming the products compliance with the CE regulations if it is to be sold within the European union. The following is a general sample text which can be included:- EU – Declaration of Conformity [Manufacturer Name] declares that [Product Name & Product Number] complies with the essential requirements […]
Battery Statements
Legal Information To conform with the new batteries directive if your product incorporates a battery, or can be fitted with a battery, you must provide the user with instructions on how to safely remove the battery (typcially in the user manual or documentation supplied with a product). General User Manual Statements To Consider The following […]
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement
The following is a general sample text to use within a user manual to explain disposal requirements under the WEEE regulations:- Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed […]