Important Safety Instructions - Tascam 16 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.
Read these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3.
Heed all warnings.
4.
Follow all instructions.
5.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.
Clean only with dry cloth.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the 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.
13.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
isrequired when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as 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.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the
ON position.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or
headphones with the product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing loss.
If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact
TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has
been repaired.
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TASCAM Model 16
CAUTION
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at
any time.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack
or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to
sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a
power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of
such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has
a protective grounding connection.
WARNING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen
at high volume levels for long periods.