Precautions On Handling; Operational Precautions; General Precautions - NEC Express5800 Series User Manual

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Notes on Using Your Tape Blade

PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Operational Precautions

Before Use
If a data cartridge is damaged, deformed or bent, do not use it.
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If the data cartridge is exposed to an environment other than the operating or storage
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environment, expose it to the operating environment for a longer time than the period when it
is exposed to other environment (for 8 hours at maximum) before use. If temperature is greatly
different between the storage site and the operating site, do not rush the cartridge into the
operating environment. Leave the cartridge in temperature of the operating site with
temperature gradient set to 10ºC/hour.
Mounting to the Tape Blade
Set the data cartridge as explained in "Handling". Close the empty protective case firmly and store it
in a place free of dust and dirt.
After Use
Be sure to put the data cartridge that you used in the protective case and store it in a place free of
dust and dirt. You can place it horizontally or vertically.

General Precautions

Do not touch the magnetic tape. Do not open and shut the cartridge door.
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Do not bring a substance which generates magnetism close to data cartridges.
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Do not expose data cartridges to direct sunshine. Do not put data cartridges close to heating
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appliances.
Do not apply strong shock to data cartridges.
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Avoid handling data cartridges while eating, drinking and/or smoking. Take due consideration
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not to adhere thinner or alcohol to cartridges.
Insert the cartridge to the Tape Blade gently and carefully.
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