Apple 8500 Series, 8500/150 Series appendix Safety instructions

Safety instructions

For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.

Turn off the computer completely and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists:

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the case

myour Macintosh is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

myour Macintosh has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged

myou suspect that your Macintosh needs service or repair

myou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described later in this chapter)

Be sure that you always do the following:

mKeep your Macintosh away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.

mProtect your Macintosh from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.

mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your Macintosh into a wall socket.

mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.

mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.

WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.

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