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1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is equipped with a grounding terminal.
• Do not use flammable sprays, liquids, or gases near this product, as a fire could
result.
• Do not leave a toner unit or drum unit in a place within easy reach of children.
Licking or ingesting any of these things could injure your health.
• Do not let any object plug the ventilation holes of this product. Heat could accumulate
inside the product, resulting in a fire or malfunction.
• Do not install this product at a site that is exposed to direct sunlight, or near an air
conditioner or heating apparatus. The resultant temperature changes inside the
product could cause a malfunction, fire, or electrical shock.
• Do not place the product in a dusty place, or a site exposed to soot or steam, near a
kitchen table, bath, or a humidifier. A fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result.
• Do not place this product on an unstable or tilted bench, or in a location subject to a
lot of vibration and shock. It could drop or fall, causing personal injury or mechanical
breakdown.
• After installing this product, mount it on a secure base. If the unit moves or falls, it
may cause personal injury.
• Do not store toner units and PC drum units near a floppy disk or watch that are
susceptible to magnetism. They could cause these products to malfunction.
The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may cause
burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as a paper misfeed,
do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a
“CAUTION HOT” caution label.
Do not place any objects around the power plug as the power plug may be difficult to pull
out when an emergency occurs.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the machine and shall be easily accessible as
the power plug may be difficult to pull out when an emergency occurs.
• Always use this product in a well ventilated location. Operating the product in a poorly
ventilated room for an extended period of time could injure your health. Ventilate the
room at regular intervals.
• Whenever moving this product, be sure to disconnect the power cord and other
cables. Failure to do this could damage the cord or cable, resulting in a fire, electrical
shock, or breakdown.
• When moving this product, always hold it by the locations specified in the User
manual or other documents. If the unit falls it may cause severe personal injury. The
product may also be damaged or malfunction.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet more than once a year and clean the area
between the plug terminals. Dust that accumulates between the plug terminals may
cause a fire.
• When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold onto the plug. Pulling on the power
cord could damage the cord, resulting in a fire or electrical shock.
