Important Safety Instructions - Radio Shack DC Power Supply Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for this
power supply. Before you use the power supply, read all the instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on the power supply, and on the
product that you will connect to the power supply.
Warning: To reduce the risk of injury:
• Do not use the power supply near water (for example, a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or swimming
pool).
• Do not place the power supply on an unstable cart, stand or table. If
the power supply falls, it could injure a person or cause serious dam-
age to the powr supply.
• Do not overload power outlets or extension cords. An overload can
result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Using an
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. The pins on the extension cord's plug are of the same number,
size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
b. The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condi-
tion.
c. The extension cord's wire size is at least 18 AWG.
• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified service techni-
cian when service or repair is required. Improper reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not use an attachment not recommended or sold by RadioShack
or this could result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Never push any object into the slot in the power supply. It could touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a fire or electri-
cal shock.
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