Boss KATANA-100/212 Mk II Owner's Manual page 3

CAUTION
When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the
plug
To prevent conductor damage, always
grasp the power cord by its plug when
disconnecting it.
Periodically clean the power plug
An accumulation of dust or foreign objects
between the power plug and the power
outlet can lead to fire or electric shock.
At regular intervals, be sure to pull out
the power plug, and using a dry cloth,
wipe away any dust or foreign objects that may have
accumulated.
Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit will
not be used for an extended period of time
Fire may result in the unlikely event that a
breakdown occurs.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled
by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator,
washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner).
Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance
is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to
malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect
a power supply noise filter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.
Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the
orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
• This unit may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such
receivers.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity
of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving
or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from
this unit, or switch them off.
• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit.
Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use
the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until
the condensation has completely evaporated.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may
discolor or mar the surface.
• Do not place containers or anything else containing
liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid
has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to
promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.
CAUTION
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as
to prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were to
trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall
or topple.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy
objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of
the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your
hands are wet
Otherwise, you could receive an electric
shock.
Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit
Before moving the unit, disconnect the
power plug from the outlet, and pull out all
cords from external devices.
Maintenance
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Repairs and Data
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make
a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer
to write down the needed information. Although we will
do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit
when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when
the memory section is physically damaged, restoration
of the stored content may be impossible. Roland
assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any
stored content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result
of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect
yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make
a habit of creating regular backups of the data you've
stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of
any stored content that has been lost.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using
its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to
malfunctions.
• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid
causing shorts, or damage to the cable's internal
elements.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the unit's
volume at reasonable levels.
• Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting
any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in
resistor.
IMPORTANT NOTES
CAUTION
Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the
outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.
Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect
the power plug from the outlet
If the power plug is not removed from the
outlet, you risk causing malfunction or
receiving an electric shock.
Intellectual Property Right
• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
• This product contains eParts integrated software
platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL
Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• Company names and product names appearing in this
document are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective owners.
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