SAFEGUARDS & SAFETY

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

For your Safety

Read all instructions carefully even if you feel you are quite familiar with the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

This appliance should be placed on a flat, stable surface before it is operated.

Total darkness or a reflection on the picture tube can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing.

INDOOR USE ONLY - this appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not immerse.

Do not place items filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance. Do not expose appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles, on the appliance.

Do not locate the appliance near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts or direct sunlight.

Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Ensure that vents are not covered by newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not install in a tight fitting cabinet.

Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any grille openings.

This appliance is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas or similar moist locations. Never locate this appliance in the immediate surroundings of, or where it may fall into, a bath, basin, washtub, shower or swimming pool.

Do not run the power cord under carpeting. Arrange the supply cord away from traffic areas and where it will not become a trip hazard.

To disconnect the appliance, turn appliance off, switch off power outlet and remove plug from power outlet.

Do not abuse supply cord. Never carry the appliance by the supply cord. Never yank the supply cord from the power outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Keep supply cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not operate the appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any way. Consult an authorised service facility or similarly qualified person for examination.

When cleaning the picture tube face, turn off television and remove plug from power outlet. Using a dry cloth, wipe the television ensuing that no dust or lint enters any vents.

This product has not been designed for any other uses other than those specified in this booklet. This product is intended for household use only.

All television receivers are high voltage instruments. Your PICTURE TUBE is highly evacuated. If broken, glass fragments will be violently expelled. Scratching, chipping, or putting undue pressure on the tube is dangerous and should be avoided. During thunder and lighting, unplug the power cord and antenna cord to prevent your TV set from damage. All ‘inside work’ on your receiver should be performed by an authorised repair agent.

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