General Precautions

Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use only mounting accessories recommended by the manufac turer.

Moving the Product: This product should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product to overturn.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating; these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is pro vided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

Power Sources: This product 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 supply to your location, consult your local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This product is equipped with a three-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-type plug.

Power Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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 product.

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to danger ous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person nel under the following conditions:

a)If the power 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 when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are explained in the operating instructions. 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 damaged in any way;

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

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacements parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.