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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical
equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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DO
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO
ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter- connections between
the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.
DO
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO
be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
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DON’T
remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T
obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T
allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
to be placed on the equipment.
DON’T
place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment.
High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON’T
use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T
use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic
safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T
listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T
leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your
family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T
continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any
way -switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
ABOVE ALL
—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -
this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
—it is better to be safe than sorry!
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EXCLUSION CLAUSE
Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by:
i)
fire;
ii)
earthquake;
iii)
accidental damage;
iv)
intentional misuse of the product;
v)
use of the product in improper conditions;
vi)
loss and/or damage caused to the product whilst in the possession of a third party;
vii)
any damage or loss caused as a result of the owner’s failure and/or neglect to follow the instructions set out
in the owner’s manual;
viii) any loss or damage caused directly as a result of misuse or malfunction of the product when used simulta-
neously with associated equipment;
Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including
but not limited to the following, loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused
during normal operation or misuse of the product.
2J50301A [EN] P02-07
3/22/06, 8:10 PM
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