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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.
SAFEGUARDS & SAFETY
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