Toshiba 40VL20 Series Owner's Manual page 5

Use
1) Never place hot objects or open fl ame sources,
such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or
close to the TV.
High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to
fi res.
2) The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
When liquids are spilled or small items are
dropped inside the TV, this may cause a fi re or an
electric shock.
If small objects drop inside the TV, turn off the
TV and remove the power plug from the outlet
immediately and contact a service technician.
3) Never insert objects (metal or paper) or pour
water inside the TV through ventilation holes
and other openings.
These items may cause a fi re or an electric shock.
If these objects are inserted inside the TV, turn
off the TV and remove the power plug from
the outlet immediately and contact a service
technician. Be especially careful that children do
not insert objects in the TV.
4) When the TV will not be used for a long period
of time, such as during vacation or travel,
remove the power plug from the wall outlet
for safety.
Introduction / Getting started
• The TV is not completely disconnected from
the power supply line, as minute current is
consumed even when the 1 Power switch is
turned off .
• The Mains plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, therefore
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
5) Never pull on the power cord when removing
the plug from the wall outlet.
Always hold the plug fi rmly when removing it. If
the power cord is yanked, the cord may become
damaged and a fi re or an electric shock may
occur.
6) Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up
or bent the cord or apply excessive force or
tension to it.
Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow
it to overheat as this may cause damage, a fi re or
an electric shock. Contact a service technician if
the power cord is damaged.
7) If there is thunder or lightning, never touch
the aerial cable or other connected cables.
You may suff er an electric shock.
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