USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Place in a well ventilated location
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the
plug
To prevent conductor damage, always grasp
the AC adaptor by its body or its plug when
disconnecting it from this unit or from a power
outlet.
Periodically clean the AC adaptor's plug
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe
all dust and other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power
outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
Manage cables for safety
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy
objects on it
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects
on the unit.
Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with
wet hands
Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
Disconnect everything before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before
cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, turn it off and unplug
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from
the outlet.
Handle batteries carefully
If used improperly, batteries may explode or
leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest
of safety, please read and observe the following
precautions (p. 8).
• Carefully follow the installation instructions
for batteries, and make sure you observe the
correct polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together with used
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types
of batteries.
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of time.
• Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with
whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be
observed in the region in which you live.
Handle the ground terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the ground
terminal, be sure to replace it; don't leave it lying
around where it could accidently be swallowed
by small children. When refastening the screw,
make that it is firmly fastened, so it won't come
loose.
Handle leaking batteries carefully
• If fluid has leaked from a battery, make sure
not to touch it with your bare hands.
• If any of the leaking fluid gets into your eyes,
the loss of vision may result. Do not rub your
eyes; use clean water to flush them thoroughly.
Then, promptly see a doctor.
• Burning of the skin or dermatitis may result if
fluid has gotten onto your skin or clothing. Use
clean water to flush affected areas thoroughly;
then, promptly see a doctor.
• Using a soft cloth, carefully wipe any remaining fluid from
the inside of the battery compartment. Then, install new
batteries.