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Do not exceed the rating of outlets and wiring equipment. If rating is exceeded with the
multiple electrical components fire may be caused due to heat generation.
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Do not touch the main unit or the power cable during severe weather events. It may
cause electric shock.
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Do not damage the power cable, forcibly bend it, twist it or pull it. Also, please do not
place heavy or heated objects on the power cable. The power cable may be damaged,
causing fire, electric shock accident, etc.
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Please contact your distributor to replace the power cable.
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Do not handle power cable with wet hands. Be aware of foreign matter entering
instrument
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Unplug the machine immediately if foreign matter, such as water or excessive dust,
is expected to have entered it to prevent risk of electric shock. If you dropped or
damaged the machine.
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Unplug the power cable if the machine has been dropped or damaged. Not doing so
may result in electric shock.
CAUTION
Proper Handling of This Equipment
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Do not place the power cable close to a heating source such as a hotplate or open flame. The
cable cover may melt, causing fire, electric shock, malfunction, etc.
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When unplugging the power cable from the outlet, please do not pull on the cable part, but
remove at the plug. Pulling the cable will damage the cable and cause fire, electric shock,
breakdown, etc.
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Regularly check the condition of the plug. If it is damaged or if dust gathers in the plug
insulation failure may result, causing fire. Also, if the plug is incompletely inserted, it may cause
electric shock or fire. Do not place heavy objects on top of this machine.
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If you place heavy objects on the machine, the items may collapse or fall and cause injury.
Usage Notice
Periodically clean the plug and receptacle once a month and check that it is securely inserted. When
you are not using the machine for a long time, please be sure to unplug the power cable from the
outlet for safety.
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Section 6: Safety Instructions
and Precautions
Please read this section carefully before using the instrument. Items in this section alert the user to
operational dangers that, if not followed, may damage the instrument or, more significantly, result in
serious injury or death of the user. To ensure safe operation of the instrument, it is therefore
imperative that you follow these instructions carefully.
Power cable
To avoid possible short circuit, shock, or fire
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Only use the power cable provided with the Cell Strain Instrument.
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Do not touch the cable with wet hands.
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Do not use the machine with other voltage than that specified. In some cases, a
transformer may be used for compatibility. Inappropriate current may result in the machine
overheating, short-circuiting, and/or fire may occur.
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Do not staple around the power cable.
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Do not bend the cable or place heavy objects on it.
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When pulling a connector from an outlet, pull to disconnect gently by holding its plug, not
the cable.
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Do not plug many objects into a single electrical outlet since it may cause fire.
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If you are using an extension cord, ensure it can withstand the total current to be used.
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Disconnect power from the unit when it is not in use.
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Connect the instrument to a power-surge protected outlet.
Installation Location and Environment
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Keep the instrument on a stable, leveled floor or a table, secure from vibrations. Be sure
you have enough space.
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Do not store the instrument in a humid or dusty place. Over time, excessive humidity or
dust may cause deterioration that can result in an electrical short-circuit and possibly fire.
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Do not use the machine in a place where the temperature is excessively high. Do not
place and run the machine near a heater or in a place being exposed to a direct sunlight.
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To avoid possibly explosion, never place and run the instrument nearby the presence of
flammable solid substance, liquid, or gas. It may cause explosion or fire.
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Use the machine in well lit conditions.
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Do not use the machine outdoors in direct sunlight or rain, which may cause overheating
or short circuit.
