Using The Unit Safely - Boss KATANA-110 BASS Owner's Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before using this unit, carefully read "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (inside front cover), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 2), and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (p. 3). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
WARNING
Make sure that the power cord is grounded
Connect mains plug of this model
to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug
from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned
off, this unit is not completely
separated from its main source of
power. When the power needs to
be completely turned off, turn off the power
switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from
the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which
you choose to connect the power cord's plug
should be one that is within easy reach and
readily accessible.
Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup location
Since this unit normally emits a slight
amount of heat, make sure to secure
sufficient space around it, as shown
below.
Front
30 cm (12 in.)or 5 cm (2 in.) or
greater greater
20 cm (8 in.)or 20 cm (8 in.)or
greater greater
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not carry out anything unless you
are instructed to do so in the owner's
manual. Otherwise, you risk causing
malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Be sure to contact your dealer, a
Roland service center, or an official
Roland dealer.
For a list of Roland service centers
and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland
website.
2
About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
Do not use or store in the following types of locations
¹ Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,
near a heating duct, on top of heat-
generating equipment); or are
¹ Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
¹ Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
¹ Subject to salt exposure; or are
¹ Exposed to rain; or are
¹ Dusty or sandy; or are
¹ Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness;
or are
¹ Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
Do not place in an unstable location
Otherwise, you risk injury as the
result of the unit toppling over or
dropping down.
Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct
voltage
The unit should be connected to
Side a power supply only of the type
described as marked on the rear side
15 cm (6 in.) or
greater
of unit.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord.
Also, the supplied power cord must
not be used with any other device.
Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may
result.
Avoid extended use at high volume
Use of the unit at high volume for
extended periods of time may cause
hearing loss. If you ever experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should immediately stop using the
unit and consult a specialized physician.
WARNING
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit;
never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing
liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this
product. Never allow foreign objects
(e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires)
or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter
this product. Doing so may cause
short circuits, faulty operation, or
other malfunctions.
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs
In the following cases, immediately
turn off the power, remove the power
cord from the outlet, and contact
your dealer, a Roland service center,
or an official Roland dealer for service.
¹ The power cord has been damaged; or
¹ If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
¹ Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or
¹ The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
become wet); or
¹ The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
For a list of Roland service centers and official
Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is
on hand to provide supervision and
guidance when using the unit in
places where children are present, or
when a child will be using the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage
or malfunction.
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of
other devices
Otherwise, you risk overheating or
fire.
Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in overseas,
consult with your retailer, the
nearest Roland service center, or an
authorized Roland distributor.
For a list of Roland service centers and official
Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Don't block ventilation openings
Don't allow the unit's ventilation
openings to be blocked by a
newspaper, tablecloth, curtains, or
similar objects.
Don't place burning objects on the unit
Don't place any burning object (such
as a candle) on the unit.
Be aware of weather conditions
Use the apparatus in moderate
climates.