Toshiba EM1-31071GE, SL-9000-LSB SERIES owner manual Precautions

Safety Summary

Disconnect		If foreign objects (metal fragments,	Disconnect		When unplugging the power cords,
the plug.	water, liquids) enter the machines,		the plug.	be sure to hold and pull on the plug
	first turn off the power switches and			portion. Pulling on the cord portion
	disconnect the power cord plugs from			may cut or expose the internal wires
	the outlet, and then contact your			and cause fire or electric shock.
	authorized TOSHIBA TEC repre-
	sentative for assistance. Continued
	use of the machine in that condition
	may cause fire or electric shock.
Connect a		Ensure that the equipment is	No disassem-		Do not remove covers, repair or
grounding
	properly grounded. Extension cables		bling.	modify the machine by yourself. You
wire.
	should also be grounded. Fire or			may be injured by high voltage, very
				hot parts or sharp edges inside the
	electric shock could occur on
				machine.
	improperly grounded equipment.

CAUTIONThis indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

Precautions

The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.

•Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:

*	Temperatures out of the specification	*	Direct sunlight	*	High humidity
*	Shared power source	*	Excessive vibration	*	Dust/Gas

•Do not subject the machine to sudden shocks.

•Do not press the keys too hard. Keys will operate correctly if they are touched lightly.

•Clean the cover and keyboard, etc. by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth soaked with detergent and wrung out thoroughly. Never use thinner or other volatile solvent for cleaning.

•To ensure that the scale is operating correctly, place a known weight on the platter and check it for correct weight measurement. This should be done every morning before starting normal operations.

•When moving the machine, take hold of the case and lift the machine. Never hold the remote unit.

•Do not place the machines on unstable or slanted surfaces, as they may drop or fall and cause injury.

•USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper.

•DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.

•Ensure the machine is operated on a level surface.

•Any data stored in the memory of the machine could be lost during a machine fault.

•Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equipment likely to cause mains interference.

•Unplug the machine whenever you are working inside it or cleaning it.

•Keep your work environment static free.

•Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items may become unbalanced and fall causing injury.

•Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the machines and may cause fire.

•Do not lean against the machine. It may fall on you and could cause injury.

•Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.

•Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.

Request Regarding Maintenance

•Utilize our maintenance services.

After purchasing the machine, contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.

•Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.

For details, please consult your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

•Using insecticides and other chemicals

Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile solvents. This will cause the cabinet or other parts to deteriorate or cause the paint to peel.

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