Radio Shack 36 owner manual Important Safeguards and Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1.Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

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

3.Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning — Unplug TV/VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV/VCR manu- facturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture — Do not use this TV/ VCR near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8.Accessories — Do not place this TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom- mended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV/VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instruc- tions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause an appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9.Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro- vided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV/VCR and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV/

VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This TV/VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This TV/ VCR should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources — This TV/VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup- plied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For TV/ VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operat- ing instructions.

11.Grounding and Polarization — This TV/ VCR is equipped with a polarized alternat- ing-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying partic- ular attention to cords at plugs, conve- nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an out- side antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of

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