Important Safety Instructions - Koss 525p Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades, one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Disc Tray
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is
closing. It may cause serious personal injury.
• Burden
Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product.
The object may fall, causing serious personal injury
and serious damage to the product.
• Disc
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.
• Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fall-
en into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or wa-
ter.
d) If the product does not operate normally by fol-
lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operat-
ing instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified techni-
cian to restore the product to its normal opera-
tion.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
• 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.
• Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
• Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
• USA & Canada versions comply with UL & CUL
requirements.
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