Safety Precautions, About power | Zoom PD-01 instruction

Safety Precautions

In this manual, important information that is intended to prevent the danger of injury to persons and damage to equipment is marked with special symbols. The meaning of these symbols is explained below.

Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of death or severe injury to persons.

Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to peripheral equipment.

Please observe the following safety tips and precautions to ensure hazard-free use of the PD-01.

About power

Using an AC adapter to power this unit is recommended. When powering the unit from a battery, an alkaline battery should be used.

AC adapter operation

Use only an AC adapter rated for 9 V DC, 300 mA, center minus (Zoom AD-0006). Using the unit with a different adapter poses a risk of fire and electric shock.

Connect the AC adapter only to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter.

When disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself.

Disconnect the AC adapter when not using the unit for an extended time.

Battery operation

Use a generic 9V dry battery (6F22) (alkaline or manganese).

The PD-01 is not designed to charge batteries. Observe the precautions on the battery.

Remove the battery when not using the unit for an extended time.

If battery leakage has occurred, wipe the battery compartment and the battery terminals carefully to remove all remnants of battery fluid.

While using the unit, the battery compartment cover should be closed.

Usage environment

Avoid using the PD-01 in environments where it will be exposed to:

Temperature extremes

High humidity or moisture

Excessive dust or sand

Excessive vibration or shock

Handling

The PD-01 is a precision instrument. Except for the foot switch, do not push other parts with your feet or subject them to strong force.

Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit.

Be sure to turn the power to all equipment off before making connections. Before moving the unit, turn the power off, disconnect all cables and the AC adapter.