DM500™ and DM550™ Digital Mailing System Operating Guide
Safety Requirements
WARNING! Follow normal safety precautions for all office equip- ment whenever using yout mailing system.
•Read all instructions before you attempt to operate the machine.
•Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.
•Place the machine near an easily accessible power outlet. Avoid us- ing outlets controlled by wall switches or shared by other equipment.
•Plug the machine into a properly grounded power outlet. DO NOT re- move the power cord’s ground pin and DO NOT use a ground adapter.
•Make sure the area in front of the power outlet is free of obstruction.
•Turn the machine off using the power switch (for the location, refer to Chapter 2, page
•Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the machine.
•DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trap it between pieces of furniture. Make sure there is no strain on it.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT attempt to re- move covers or disassemble the equipment. The housing encloses hazardous parts. If any components are dropped or otherwise dam- aged, report such damage to your Pitney Bowes customer service rep- resentative.
•Keep fingers, long hair, jewelry, neck ties, and loose clothing away from moving parts at all times.
•When removing jammed material, avoid using too much force to pre- vent personal injury and damaging equipment.
•To prevent overheating do not cover system vent openings.
•When lifting covers, wait for all parts to stop moving before placing hands near feeder path or printer.
•Do not remove covers as they enclose hazardous parts that should only be accessed by a Pitney Bowes Service Representative.
•Use only Pitney Bowes approved supplies, e.g., inks, tapes, and clean- ers. Call the Pitney Bowes Supply Line™ listed in the Pitney Bowes Contact
Information List at the front of this guide.
•Always follow the specific occupational safety and health standards prescribed for your workplace.
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