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Caution
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in
damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of
fi re and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the
following precautions.
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Use only batteries that are specifi ed for use with this
product.
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Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use
it for a long time.
Keep backup copies of all important data.
Be sure to keep separate copies of important data in a
notebook or some other location. Malfunction of the product,
repairs, and dead batteries can cause data stored memory to
be lost.
Keep heavy objects off of the product.
Never place a heavy object on top of the product. Doing so can
cause the object to lose balance and fall, creating the risk of
personal injury.
Avoid unstable surfaces.
Never place the product on an unstable table, desk, etc. Doing
so can cause the product to fall, creating the risk of personal
injury.
Location
Avoid the locations listed below for the product. Such locations
create the risk of fi re and electric shock.
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Areas subject to high humidity and large amounts of dust
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Food preparation areas or other locations subjected to oil
steam
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Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in direct sunlight, in a
closed vehicle parked in the sun, and other areas subjected
to high heat
Caution
Loading and replacing batteries
The springs inside of the battery compartment have sharp
edges. Take care that you do not touch the springs with your
fi ngers when loading or replacing batteries. Doing so creates
the risk of personal injury.
Tape Loading and Tape Replacement Precautions
The cutter has sharp edges. Do not touch the cutter. Touching
the cutter can cause fi nger cuts.
Display Screen
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Never push on the display screen’s LCD panel or subject it
to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel’s glass
to crack, creating the risk of personal injury.
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Should the LCD panel ever crack or break, never touch the
liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin
irritation.
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Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth,
immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact
your physician.
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Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
your skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and
then contact a physician.
High temperature precaution
Never touch the print head or other metal objects near the
head. These items become very hot, and touching them
creates the risk of burn injury.
Cutter Precaution
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Do not insert your fi ngers into the cutter at the tape outlet.
Doing so creates the risk of fi nger cuts and personal injury.
