Checking The Earth Leakage Breakers - Ricoh Pro C7100 Operating Instructions Manual

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet at least once a year and check for the
following:
• The power cord's inner wires are exposed, broken, etc.
• The power cord's coating has a crack or dent.
• When bending the power cord, the power turns off and on.
• Part of the power cord becomes hot.
• The power cord is damaged.
• If any of the above conditions exist, do not use the power cord and consult your dealer or
service representative. Use of the power cord could result in fire or electric shock.
• Be sure to disconnect the plug from the wall outlet and clean the prongs and the area around
the prongs at least once a year. Allowing dust to build up on the plug constitutes a fire hazard.
• Turn off the main power switch before unplugging the power cord. See page 54 "Turning off the
main power".
• After cleaning the power cord plug, make sure that the power cord is connected to the machine
firmly, and then connect the plug to the wall outlet.

Checking the Earth Leakage Breakers

• When this machine's circuit breaker is set to "Off", do not switch it to "On". Doing so could result
in electric shock, fire, smoke, or tripping of the room's breakers.
• If the earth leakage breaker is not functioning normally, contact your sales or service
representative.
An earth leakage breaker is installed on this machine, trimmer, ring binder, and perfect binder.
Once a year, check that the earth leakage breaker functions properly. Normally, the breaker is in the
On position.
The following procedure is explained using illustrations of the main unit and trimmer as an example.
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