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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using this unit, please read the following Safety instructions, and adhere to them.
Keep this manual close by for easy reference.
In this manual, the degrees of danger are classifi ed and explained as follows:
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Th is sign shows there is a risk of death or severe injury if this unit is not properly used
as instructed.
Th is sign shows there is a risk of injury or material damage if this unit is not properly
used as instructed.
*Material damage here means a damage to the room, furniture or animals or pets.
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC
adaptor.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts in
it. Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Ham-
mond Dealer, or an authorized Hammond distributor,
as listed on the “Service” page.
Never use or store the unit in places that are:
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sun-
light in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct,
on top of heat generating equipment)
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet fl oors)
Humid
Exposed to rain
Dusty
Subject to high levels of vibration.
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the
unit. And, make sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specifi ed on the AC adap-
tor’s case. Other AC adaptors may use a diff erent po-
larity, or be designed for a diff erent voltage, their use
could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, or
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the
cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fi re and shock hazards!
Th is unit, either alone or in combination with an am-
plifi er and headphones or speakers, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a extended periods of
time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncom-
fortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ring-
ing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the
unit, and consult a physician.
Do not allow any objects (e.g., fl ammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks,
etc.) to penetrate the unit.
Immediately turn the power off , remove the AC adap-
tor from the outlet, and request servicing by your re-
tailer, the nearest Hammond Dealer, or an authorized
Hammond distributor, as listed on the “Service” page
when:
Th e AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
If smoke or unusual odor occurs
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or
Th e unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
Th e unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of fol-
lowing all the rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
Be especially careful when using extension cords - the
total power used by all devices you have connected
to the extension cord’s 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.
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Hammond Dealer, or
an authorized Hammond distributor, as listed on the
“Service” page.
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., fl ower
vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near
the unit. Swift ly wipe away any liquid that spills on the
unit using a dry, soft cloth.