Important Safety Instructions - Brother Fax-1020Plus Owner's Manual

Chapter 15. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save them for later reference.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Unplug this product from the mains power and telephone line sockets before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Do not place this product on an unsuitable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall
causing serious damage to the product.
7. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the back, sides or bottom are provided for ventilation;
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
8. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Brother dealer or
local electricity board or power company.
9. This product is equipped with a 3-wire earthed plug. This plug will only fit into an
earthed socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician in order to replace your obsolete socket. Do not attempt
to defeat the purpose of an earthed plug.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.
11. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension
cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total current of all products plugged into
the wall or floor socket does not exceed the socket rating.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
13. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to service
personnel.
14. This product has no mains ON/OFF switch. It is therefore highly important that access
to the mains plug and the mains socket to which the plug is connected, is never obstructed,
in case for some reason the mains power to the machine must be quickly disconnected.
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