1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To avoid creating secondary problems by mishandling, follow the warnings and precautions below during maintenance work.

WARNING

•Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before accessing any parts inside the machine.

•When opening the front cover or back cover to access any parts inside the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following figures.

•DO NOT use flammable substances such as alcohol, benzine, thinner or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.

•Be careful not to lose screws, washers, or other parts removed.

•Be sure to apply grease to the gears and applicable positions specified in this chapter.

•When using soldering irons or other heat-generating tools, take care not to accidentally damage parts such as wires, PCBs and covers.

•Static electricity charged in your body may damage electronic parts. When transporting PCBs, be sure to wrap them in conductive sheets.

•When replacing the PCB and all the other related parts, put on a grounding wrist band and perform the job on a static mat. Also take care not to touch the conductor sections on the flat cables or on the wire harness.

•When connecting or disconnecting cable connectors, hold the connector body, not the cables. If the connector has a lock, release the connector lock first to release it.

•After a repair, check not only the repaired portion but also all connectors. Also check that other related portions are functioning properly before operational checks.

•After disconnecting flat cables, check that each cable is not damaged at its end or short- circuited.

•When connecting flat cables, do not insert them at an angle. After insertion, check that the cables are not at an angle.

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