JVC TK-C1480 manual Important Safeguards, Serious damage to the appliance

	IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1.	Read all of these instructions.
2.	Save these instructions for later use.
3.	All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.	Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
	or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5.	Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may
	cause hazards.
6.	Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
	sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7.	Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
	appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and	PORTABLE CART WARNING
	serious damage to the appliance.	(symbol provided by RETAC)
	Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or
	sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
	manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved
	by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be
	moved with care.	S3126A
	Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
	appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8.	Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-vided for ventilation,
	and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these
	openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
	placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
	This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appli-
	ance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper
	ventilation is provided.
9.	This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
	marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your
	dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power,
	refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a
	third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
	safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician
	to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
11.	For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
	and unused for long periods of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the
	antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
	power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the
	cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

13.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

14.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

15.Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

16.Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17.Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person- nel under the following conditions:

a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b.If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

c.If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Ad- just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

e.If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

18.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replace- ment parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the origi- nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

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