Safety Notes
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Never connect the earth wire to any of the
following:
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Gas pipe, which can be ignited and explode
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Telephone line earth wire or lightning rod,
which can draw an excessive electric
current if hit by lightning
●
Water faucet or pipe whose electrical
conductivity is broken by a non-metal part.
If the power cord is broken or insulated wires
are exposed, ask your Customer Support
Center for a replacement. Using a damaged
cord can cause a fire or shock hazard.
Do not plug or replug the machine while it is
on. Unplugging a live connector can deform
the plug and cause fire.
When unplugging the machine, grasp the plug
instead of the cord. Forcibly pulling on a cord
can damage it and cause fire or electric
shocks.
Once a month, unplug the machine and check
the power cord for the following:
●
The power cord is plugged firmly into a
receptacle.
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The plug is not excessively heated, rusted,
or bent.
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The plug and receptacle are free of dust.
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The cord is not cracked or frayed.
If you notice any unusual conditions, contact
your Customer Support Center.
When the machine is not used over an
extended period of time, switch it off and
unplug it. If an unused machine is left
connected to a power source for a long period,
degraded insulation can cause electric shocks,
current leakages, or fire.
This machine has a earth fault interrupter.
Once a month, check the protection circuit for
correction operations using the following
procedure. If the circuit does not operate, an
electric shock can occur on a poorly earthed
component. If you notice any unusual
conditions, contact your Customer Support
Center.
1. Press the power switch to the
position.
2. Press the test button below the breaker
switch.
When the breaker switch is turned from | to
O, the circuit is all OK.
3. Turn the breaker switch, then the power
switch to the | position.
Be sure to switch off and unplug the machine
before accessing the interior of the machine
for cleaning, maintenance, or fault clearance.
Access to a live machine's interior can cause
electric shocks.
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The machine has a built-in circuit for
protection against lightning-induced surge
current. If lightning strikes in your
neighborhood, switch off the machine.
Disconnect the power cord from the machine,
and reconnect them only when the lightning
has stopped.
1 Power switch
2 Test button
