Star SM-L304 Series User Manual page 6

Caution Symbol
This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it may be hot.
Never touch the thermal head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the
thermal head cool for a few minutes before touching it.
This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it is easily damaged.
Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
Safety Precautions
To use this product in safety, please follow the precautions given below.
WARNING
 If you notice smoke, a strange smell, or a strange sound, turn off the power immediately, and remove
the USB cable and/or battery pack. Then contact the dealer.
 If any foreign material (metal scraps, water, or other fluid) enters the printer, immediately turn off the
printer and remove the USB cable and/or battery pack. Then, contact your dealer for advice.
Continued use of the printer could result in a fire.
 Never attempt to repair the printer yourself. Also do not disassemble or modify the product. Doing so
could lead to injury, fire, or electric shock.
 Do not touch the tear bar.
There is a tear bar inside the paper outlet slot. Neither put your hand in the paper outlet slot while
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printing is in progress, or put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress.
The printer cover can be opened when replacing the paper. However, since the tear bar is on the
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inside of the printer cover, be careful not to place your face or hands too close to the tear bar.
 During and immediately after printing, the area around the thermal head is very hot. Do not touch it, as
you could be burned.
 If any battery fluid gets on your skin or clothing, immediately wash the affected area with fresh water.
Otherwise, skin damage may result.
 The battery pack may be hot immediately after the product has been used.
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