IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.

2.Keep these Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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

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

5.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

6.Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by

the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer the operating instructions.

10.Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternation-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.

11.Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

12.Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

13.For AC line powered units – Before returning repaired unit to user, use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be more than 100,000 ohms.

14.Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

15.Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

16.Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17.Servicing – The user should not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

18.Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

19.Attachments – do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

20.Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

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Stanton T.12O manual Important Safety Instructions

T.12O specifications

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