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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS—
READ FIRST!
1. Read the instructions.
All the safety and operating
instructions should be
read before the product
is operated.
2. Retain instructions.
Safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed warnings.
All warnings on the product
and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions.
All operating and use instruc-
tions should be followed.
5. Water and moisture.
Product should not be used
near water—for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, etc.
6. Accessories.
Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommend-
ed by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Any mount-
ing of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall or ceiling mounting.
Product should be mounted
on a wall or ceiling only
when and as recommended
by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation.
Cooling fins on the rear of
the amplifier are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the product, and
to protect it from overheating.
Fins must not be blocked or
covered. The fins should never
be blocked by placing product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless prop-
er ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions have been adhered to.
9. Heat.
Product should be situated
away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products that
produce heat. If placed near
an amplifier, check with manu-
facturer for applicability.
10. Power sources.
This product should be operat-
ed only from the type of power
source indicated on the mark-
ing label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your
product dealer or local
power company.
11. Grounding or
polarization.
This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug hav-
ing one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of this
polarized plug.
12. Power cord protection.
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying partic-
ular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
13. Cleaning.
Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
14. Nonuse periods.
The cord of the product should
be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for long
periods of time.
15. Lightning.
For added protection for this
product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unat-
tended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to
the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
16. Overloading.
Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and liquid entry.
Never push objects of
any kind into this product
through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that
could result in fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
18. Damage requiring
service.
Unplug this product from
the wall outlet and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service
personnel under the
following conditions:
a) Power supply cord or plug
has been damaged.
b) Objects have fallen into, or
liquid has spilled into, the
product, or
c) Product has been exposed
to rain or water, or
d) Product does not operate
normally when following oper-
ating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are cov-
ered by the operating instruc-
tions, as an improper adjust-
ment of other controls may
result in damage and will
often require extensive work
by a qualified technician
to restore the product to
its normal operation; or
e) Product has been dropped,
or enclosure damaged; or f)
Product does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
19. Attachments.
Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product
manufacturer as these may
cause hazards.
20. Replacement parts.
When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service
technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
21. Safety check.
Upon completion of any ser-
vice or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to
determine that product is in
proper operating condition.
22. Servicing.
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified
service personnel.
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Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
