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Safety Information Introduction
We provide important safety information and warnings to assist you in
understanding and avoiding potential harm to yourself and possible damage
to equipment during the installation and use of the 3M™ Mediacheck Model
325.
Although this manual describes potential hazards you may encounter during
installation and operation of this product, we cannot predict all of the possible
hazards and this list should not be a substitute for your judgment and
experience.
Before you install and use this equipment, please read and observe all safety
information and instructions in this manual.
If you are unsure about any part of this installation or of the potential hazards
discussed, please contact your supervisor immediately.
Before you proceed with the installation, please read the Intended Use
Statement and all safety messages.
Intended Use Statement
The 3M™ Mediacheck Model 325 is designed and tested for use in
processing library materials with 3MTM Tattle-TapeTM Security Strips B1, B2,
DVM-1, DCD-2, H1, and R2.
The Mediacheck is designed for use in the library environment.
The Mediacheck is not intended to be used with audiocassettes.
The product has not been tested or proven safe for other uses.
Safety Messages
We include safety messages and safety labels in this manual to help you
protect your safety and the safety of others. This section contains important
information to help you recognize and understand these safety messages.
Safety Message Format
Safety messages are designed to alert you to potential hazards that can
cause personal injury to you or others. They can also indicate the possibility
of property damage.
Each safety message box contains a safety alert symbol ( ); one of three
signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION; and a safety message.
The signal words and symbols and their meanings are shown below.
In addition to the symbols and words explained previously, each safety message:
Identifies the hazard.
Describes what you can and should do to avoid the risk of exposure to
the hazard.
Describes the probable consequences of not avoiding the hazard.