Please give your child assistance with pouring and digging, and be ready
to offer your support and company. Read through the manual together
before starting the experiments, and follow its instructions. Please be sure
that none of the kit parts get into the hands of small children, particularly
the plaster pieces that remain behind after digging.
Caution! Individual parts of this kit have points or sharp edges or corners.
Do not injure yourself! Use the enclosed safety goggles to protect the eyes
from chipped-off particles. Pay attention to the instructions for use on the
Only for the use of children older than 8 years of age. Use only under adult
supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them, and keep them
• Do not put plaster in mouth or eyes. Do not inhale dust. Do not apply
• Pets and children who are younger than the specified age should be kept
away from the experiment area.
• Keep the experiment kit out of the reach of young children.
• Wash hands after completing the experiments.
• Clean all equipment immediately after use.
• Do not use any equipment except what is included in the kit or recom-
mended in the instructions.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the experiment area.
In case of contact with eyes: Rinse the eye with running water while hold-
ing it open. Rinse from the nose outward. Seek immediate medical help.
In case of swallowing: Rinse the mouth with water and drink clean water.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical help.
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