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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
∙
Only use the power cable provided with the Cell Strain Instrument.
∙
Do not touch the cable with wet hands.
∙
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.
∙
Do not staple around the power cable.
∙
Do not bend the cable or place heavy objects on it.
∙
When pulling a connector from an outlet, pull to disconnect gently by holding its plug,
not the cable.
∙
Do not plug many objects into a single electrical outlet since it may cause fire.
∙
If you are using an extension cord, ensure it can withstand the total current to be used.
∙
Disconnect power from the unit when it is not in use.
∙
Connect the instrument to a power-surge protected outlet.
Installation Location and Environment
∙
Keep the instrument on a stable, leveled floor or a table, secure from vibrations. Be
sure you have enough space.
∙
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.
∙
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.
∙
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.
∙
Use the machine in well lit conditions.
∙
Do not use the machine outdoors in direct sunlight or rain, which may cause
overheating or short circuit.
