Roland Vs-880 important safety instructions Before using this unit, make sure to read the

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

●Before using this unit, make sure to read the

instructions below, and the OwnerÕs Manual.

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●Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. (The only exception would be where Quick Start manual provides specific instructions which should be followed in order to put in place

user-installable options; see p. 3.)

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● Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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●Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been

damaged.

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●In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe opera-

tion of the unit.

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●Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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●Do not force the unitÕs power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using exten- sion cordsÑthe total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cordÕs outlet must never exceed the power rating

(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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●Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with

your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

●Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the Hard disk drive unit (HDP88 series) or Effect expansion board VS8F-1.

●Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from an outlet.

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●Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming

entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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●Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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●Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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●Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from exter-

nal devices.

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●Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and

unplug the power cord from the outlet.

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●Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning

in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

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● When installing the Hard disk drive unit (HDP88 series) or Effect expansion board VS8F-1, remove only the specified screws.

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