Safety precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.WARNING :•Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or walking.

Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Never use headphones when you ride a bicycle or driving an automobile or motorbike. If this unit is used during walking, the ambient sounds will be cut and you may have difficulties in hearing various warning sounds.

•Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.

Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile, motorbike or bicycle. Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating this unit.

•Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a vehicle. Otherwise, a traffic accident may result.

•Always use the designated AC adapter. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

•Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet supplying the specified voltage.

Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.Precautions :

•Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily flammable object inside this unit through an opening. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

•When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the instruction for the equipment, switch this unit off and connect the equipment as instructed. Also be sure to use the specified cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a non- specified cord or extension of the cord may cause heat generation and a burn or other injuries.

Do not use or place the product in the following locations:

•A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower room. Also do not use this unit in a place subject to water splashes. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

•Do not approach this unit to heating equipment (a stove, iron, etc.). Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

•Do not place this unit in a place subject to soot or vapor, for example in a kitchen or near an air humidifier, or in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

•Do not leave this unit in a place where the temperature may rise abnormally high, for example in a closed automobile or under direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts may deteriorate or a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

Notes on AC adapter

•Do not plug or unplug the power plug with a wet hand. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

•In case a thunder begins to rumble, do not touch the AC adapter or the power plug. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

•In case a thunder begins to rumble when you are using this unit outdoors, immediately stop using it. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

•Clean the power plug and AC adapter plug periodically. If dirt is attached on these plugs, deterioration of insulation due to moisture may result in a fire or electric shock. To clean the power plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry cloth.

•Do not damage the power cord by scratching, modifying, bending forcibly, twisting, stretching, heating or fixing it with a staple or nail. Also do not place a heavy object on the power cord or lay it below this unit. If you cover the power cord with a carpet, etc., you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to the cord may result in a fi re or electric shock. Using the damaged power cord may result in a fire or electric shock.

•In case of an abnormality with this unit, unplug the power plug. In case of water or a foreign object penetrates inside this unit or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise, immediately switch off this unit and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a fire or electric shock. After the smoke, abnormal odour or noise disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service agent for servicing.

•If you drop the AC adapter or this unit, unplug the power cord. If equipment is dropped or the cover or case is damaged, switch off this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a fire or electric shock.

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