Sharp HTSB350 operation manual Important Safety Instructions, Additional Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when install- ing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of this product, please read the following precautions carefully before use.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as ra- diators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro- vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu-

facturer, or sold with the ap- paratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service person- nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois- ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources - This product should be oper- ated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For prod- uct intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, ex- tension cords, or integral convenience recepta- cles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings 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 prod- uct.

18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali- fied service personnel under the following condi- tions:

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

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

e) If the product has been dropped or dam- aged in any way, and

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

19) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manu- facturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service techni- cian to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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