Ricoh B173 Service Documentation page 21

9. Use caution during lightning storms. It may cause a fire or electric shock.
Unplug the power plug off under these conditions. Do not touch cable and
device during a lightning storm.
10. Avoid damp or dusty areas. Do not install the machine in dusty areas or around
humidifiers. A fire can occur. Clean the plug with dried fabric cloth to remove
dust.
11. Avoid direct sunlight. Do not install the machine near to a window where it is in
direct sunlight. If the machine operates in direct sunlight for a long periods, the
machine may not work correctly, because the increased inner temperature of
machine.
12. Turn off the machine and unplug the power cord when smoke, a strange smell,
or sound is detected from the machine. A fire can occur if the machine is used
under these conditions.
13. Do not insert steel or metal pieces inside/outside of the machine. Do not insert
metal pieces into the ventilator slots. An electric shock can occur.
PRECAUTION RELATED TO HANDLING THE MACHINE
If you ignore this information, you could get harm and machine could be damaged.
1. Do not install the machine on an uneven surface or slanted floor. Confirm that
the machine is correctly balanced after installation. The machine may fall over if
not balanced correctly.
2. Be careful not to insert a finger or hair in the rotating unit (motor, fan, paper
feeding part, etc) while the machine is operation.
3. Do not place any containers of water or chemical or small metals on top of the
machine. If these objects spill into the machine, a fire or electric shock can
occur.
4. Do not install the machine in areas where moisture or dust exists. For example,
do not install machine near open windows.
5. Do not place candles, burning cigarettes, etc. on the machine. Do not install it
near to a heater.