Unplug the scanner when a trouble occurs.

Immediately unplug the scanner when a trouble occurs.

Never cut the ground connection until the scanner is unplugged from the Power outlet.

Do not disassemble the scanner.

Do not take apart or modify the scanner. The inside of the scanner contains high-voltage compo- nents.

Touching these components might cause electric shock or fire.

Do not use aerosol or alcohol sprays near the scanner.

Do not use any flammable substance or alcohol based cleaning sprays (such as aerosol sprays) to clean the scanner.

Sparks, caused by static electricity, generated when blowing off dust and dirt from the outside of the scanner, may cause a fire.

Do not place the scanner within the reach of small children.

To avoid injuries, do not place the scanner in an area where small children may be able to reach.

Do not touch the heated section for a long time.

Do not touch the heated section such as the bottom of the scanner for a long time.

Doing so may cause a low-temperature burn on your skin.

Do not cover the scanner with something during its operation.

Do not use the scanner while covered with a blanket, etc. Doing so may raise the temperature inside and cause a fire.

Do not use the scanner where it gets wet.

Do not use the scanner at a place such as a bathroom, shower room, or swimming pool where it may easily get wet. Doing so might cause electric shock or fire.

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The following are important cautions described in this manual

Do not install the scanner on an unstable work table.

When installing the scanner on a work table, make sure that the table is flat and level. Place the scanner so that none of its parts extend beyond the edge of the table.

Also, it must be strong enough to support the weights of the scanner and other devices.

Firmly insert the power plug.

Firmly insert the power plug into the Power outlet as far it can go.

Do not block the ventilation ports.

Do not block the ventilation ports. Blocking the ventilation ports generates heat inside of the scanner, which may result in fire or scanner failure.

Do not place heavy objects or stand on the top of the scanner.

Do not place heavy objects on the scanner or stand on its top to perform other work.

Doing so might cause injuries and equipment failure.

Do not use the scanner immediately after moving it from a cold place into a warm room.

Do not use the scanner immediately after moving it from a cold place into a warm room. Condensation may occur, which might lead to scanning errors. Let the scanner dry for one or two hours before you use it.

Before moving the scanner, disconnect the power plug from the Power outlet.

Do not move the scanner with the power and interface cables connected as this can damage the cables, which can later cause fire, electric shock as well as injuries.

Before moving the scanner, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the Power outlet, and all other interface cables. Make sure that the floor is free of any obstructions.

Protect the scanner from static electricity.

Install the scanner away from strong magnetic fields and other sources of electronic noise. Also, protect the scanner against any static electricity, which can cause the scanner to malfunc- tion.Choose a static-free place to install the scanner.

Avoid any contact when scanner is in use.

Avoid getting a sleeve, necktie, or hair caught up in any scanner mechanism during scanning since this may cause injuries.

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