Safety Instructions - Sharp BL Series Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To prevent spread of fi re,
keep candles or other open
fl ames away from this product
at all times
Please read these instructions. All of the
safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance
is operated.
Warnings
• Television sets with 40" screens or larger must be lifted
and carried by at least 2 people.
• This television does not contain any parts that are
serviceable by the user. In the event of a fault, contact the
manufacturer or authorised service department.
• Exposing the internal parts of the TV may endanger
your life. The manufacturers guarantee does not extend to
faults caused by repairs carried out by unauthorised third
parties.
• Do not use the TV set immediately after unpacking.
Wait until the TV warms up to room temperature before
using it.
• To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or damage to
the TV, do not expose it to dust, rain or moisture. Never
expose the TV to dripping or splashing and do not place
objects fi lled with liquids on or near the TV.
• Do not connect any external devices (DVD player, games
console etc.) when the TV is switched on. Disconnect both
the TV and device from the mains before connecting.
Only switch appliances on when the connection process is
complete.
• Do not place the television in a confi ned space and do
not obstruct the ventilation openings at the rear of the
television.
• When installing on a wall, ensure the TV is at
least 5cm from the wall for ventilation.
• Always ensure that the TV's ventilation openings
are not covered with items such as newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
• Dispose of this television and any components including
batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. If in
doubt, please contact your local authority for details of
recycling.
• Ensure this TV is used in moderate climates only.
• In cases of electrostatic discharge (ESD) the TV may
operate incorrectly. If this happens, turn the set off at the
mains and then turn back on again after 30 seconds. The
set should now work normally.
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WARNING: Never place a television set on an
unstable surface. The TV set may fall causing serious
personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly
to children, can be avoided by taking simple
precautions such as:
• Use cabinets or stands recommended by the
manufacturer of the television set.
• Only use furniture that can safely support the television
set.
• Ensure the television set is not overhanging the edge of
the supporting furniture.
• Do not place the television set on tall furniture
(for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring
both the furniture and the television
set to a suitable support.
• Do not place the television set on cloth or other
materials that may be located between the television set
and supporting furniture.
• For maximum safety while using your set, it is
recommended to fi t anti-tip straps. These are designed to
be attached between the wall/secure surface and the VESA
mounts on the television. These are available from major
retailers and websites and are an easy and inexpensive
way of ensuring that your set stays safely upright.
• Please educate children about the dangers of climbing
on furniture to reach the television set or its controls.
• If your existing television set is being retained and
relocated, the same considerations as above should be
applied.
Safety
• For your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a fused
3 pin mains plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced,
ensure that any replacement is of the same amperage and
approved with the BSI mark.
• Never try and replace the mains plug unless you have
adequate qualifi cations and are legally authorised to do
so. In the event that a replacement mains cable is required,
contact the manufacturer for a suitable replacement.
• Never use the television if it is damaged in any way.
• Always place the television on a fl at level surface
avoiding anywhere which may be subject to
strong vibration.
• The ideal distance to watch the television is from
approximately 2.5-3 times the length of the diagonal
measurements of the TV screen away.
• Ensure the television is not placed on top of the power
cable as the weight of the television may damage the
cable and cause a safety hazard.
• Never place mobile phones, speakers or any other
device which may cause magnetic or radio interference,
near the television. If interference is apparent, move the
device causing the interference away from the television.
• To disconnect the set from the mains, remove the mains
plug from the socket.
• Ensure that the mains plug is always easily accessible.
• When handling the set do not grip the LCD screen/glass.
• Do not pull the set when mounted on a bracket. If
using a moveable bracket, adjust via the bracket and not
the TV set.
• Do not place this set above a heat source.
WARNING: Excessive volume when using earphones
and headphones can cause damage to hearing.