Cautions For Safety - Hitachi RD-190GX Instruction Manual

Cautions for Safety

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Please read the following thoroughly before starting operation for correct use.
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Be sure to observe the following cautions that are critical for safety.
The icons have the following meanings：
...Indicates prohibition.
...Be sure to unplug the power cord.
＊Please keep the instruction manual properly after reading.
▉ Cautions on Installation
Place the unit on a level surface.
If the dehumidifier falls during use, the water inside will leak and wet floors and household goods.
Strictly
At worst, it could result in electric shock and fire as a result of short-circuit.
observed
Do not use in a narrow space.
Doing so will deteriorate air ventilation, which could cause heat generation or fire.
Prohibited
Do not use in a place where water is likely to splash.
This could cause electric shock and fire as a result of short-circuit.
Prohibited
Do not use in a place where oil or inflammable gas could leak.
If oil or gas leaks and accumulates around the dehumidifier, it could cause fire or explosion.
Prohibited
For indoor use only. Do not use it in a place which is exposed to direct sunlight, rain or wind.
This could cause heat, electric shock or fire as a result of short-circuit.
Prohibited
Do not use the dehumidifier for special purposes such as keeping art objects, scientific
materials, etc. dry.
Doing so could deteriorate the quality of the stored goods.
Prohibited
For continuous drainage, attach a hose for secure drainage, taking care with bending of hose
or drops in water level.
Strictly
Neglecting this could allow the water in dehumidifier to leak and wet housebold goods.
observed
Do not make ambient temperature of the drain hose drop below 0℃.
Strictly
Water inside the drain hose freezes and water inside the dehumidifier can spill in the room and wet the furniture.
observed
▉ Cautions on Use
（Indicates a potentially very hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury.）
Make sure that no dust adheres to the power plug and securely insert plug up to
the roots of prongs.
Strictly
Make sure the plug is clean with no dust or incomplete connection could cause electric shock or fire.
observed
Do not connect the power cord wire in mid-course or use extension cord; Do not use
multiple socket along with other electric appliances.
This could cause heat, electric shock or fire as a result of short-circuit.
Prohibited
Do not damage or modify the power cord in any way.
Do not place any heavy object on the power cord, or subject it to heat or stretch it: Doing so will
damage the cord.
Prohibited
Do not start or stop the dehumidifier by plugging in or unplugging the power cord .
Doing so could cause electric shock and fire.
Prohibited
Do not hold the power plug with wet hand.
Doing so could cause electric shock.
Prohibited
Cautions
（Major incidents could happen with wrong operation.）
...Instructions to be observed strictly.
...Do not splash water on dehumidifier or get it wet.
Warning
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