Kowa VX-10a, Instruction Manual, Page: 4 / 64

Introduction
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Warning
Unplug
If any abnormal smell or sound, or overheating or smoke should be detected, be sure to turn OFF
power switch immediately and then unplug the instrument from the power outlet. If it should continue
in use, a fire may break out on the instrument resulting in its malfunctioning.
Contact Kowa or your Kowa dealer for inspection immediatery.
Warning
High-voltage
When replacing the flash lamp or observation lamp, be sure to turn OFF the main
power switch and unplug it from the power outlet, and wait for 30 minutes or more.
Otherwise, there may occur electrical shock.
When replacing the fuse, be sure to turn OFF the main switch and unplug it from
the power outlet.
If the fuse holder cover is removed without the instrument unplugged, there may
occur electrical shock.
Obligatory
Make sure to insert the power plug or AC adapter into the power outlet completely and securely.
Otherwise, there may occur a fire or electrical shock.
Use a designated fuse only.
Otherwise, the instrument may malfunction or a fire may break out.
Be sure to use accessory batteries. When replacing them because they have been in use longer
than a specified useful life, be sure to use specified ones. Because the battery contains flammable
substance such as lithium and organic solvent, there may occur heat build-up, burst or fire.
1. Be sure to observe the following:
• Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, deform, heat or put into fire, the battery.
• Do not connect the battery’s (+) and (–) poles by wire. Do not carry or store it closely together
with metal necklace or the like.
• Properly connect either of the battery’s (+) and (–) poles.
• Do not combine new batteries and used or any other types of batteries when in use.
• Do not solder a wire directly on the battery.
2. Before discarding used batteries, apply adhesive tape around their terminals for insulation. If
they jumble up with other metallic objects or batteries, there may result heat build-up, burst or
fire.
3. Be sure to keep batteries off children.
Obligatory
Make sure that the instrument is properly grounded to prevent bodily injuries.
Put the plug in the three-wire grounding socket. Otherwise, there may occur
electrical shock.
Prohibitory
Install at a location away from, for instance, a cup containing liquid.
If liquid should be spilled into the instrument, there may occur electrical shock. If so, turn OFF the
instrument and then unplug it from the socket.
Contact Kowa or your Kowa dealer for inspection.
The socket or plug board must not be loaded in excess of its rated capacity.
If the main power cable should share an outlet with other devices, there may occur a fire or you may
get an electrical shock.
Disassembly
prohibited
Do not disassemble, modify or repair the instrument by yourself. Otherwise, there may occur a fire,
electrical shock, instrument malfunctioning or bodily injury.
Refer all servicing to Kowa or your Kowa dealer.
The product assembled by yourself will not get warranty or any other service.