Safety Precautions - Brother P-touch PT-P300BTBU User Manual

Safety Precautions

WARNING
Follow these guidelines to avoid the risk of fire, burns, injury, electric shocks, rupture,
overheating, abnormal odors or smoke.
• Always use the specified voltage and the AC Adapter (AD-24ESA or AD-24ESAW) for the label
printer to prevent any damage or failure.
• Do not touch the label printer during a lightning storm.
• Do not use the label printer or AC Adapter in places of high humidity such as bathrooms.
• Do not overload the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the label printer, power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord. Always hold the AC Adapter when disconnecting
from the power outlet.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use an outlet that is loose.
• Do not allow the label printer, AC Adapter, power plug, or batteries to get wet, for example, by
handling them with wet hands or spilling beverages on them.
• Do not disassemble or modify the label printer, AC Adapter, or batteries.
• Do not allow a metal object to contact both the plus and minus ends of a battery.
• Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or a metallic pen, to change the batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire or expose to heat.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter, remove batteries immediately and stop using the label printer if you
notice abnormal odor, heat, discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using or storing it.
• Do not use a damaged or leaking battery as the fluid.
• Do not use a deformed or leaking battery or one whose label is damaged. There is a possibility
of damaging the label printer.
• Since loss of eyesight may result if leaked fluid from batteries gets into your eyes, immediately
rinse your eyes with a large amount of clean water, and then seek medical attention.
CAUTION
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury, liquid leakage, burns, or heat.
• When the label printer is not being used, store it out of the reach of children. In addition, do not
allow children to put any label printer parts or labels in their mouths. If any object has been
swallowed, seek medical attention.
• Do not touch metal parts around the Print Head immediately after printing.
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
• If leaked fluid from batteries gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse them with clean water.
• Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC Adapter if you do not intend to use the label printer.
• Do not use any batteries other than those specified. Do not use combinations of old and new
batteries or combinations of different types, different charging levels, different manufacturers, or
different models. Do not insert a battery with its plus and minus ends reversed.
• Do not drop or hit the label printer or AC Adapter.
• Do not put your finger inside the label printer when you close the Cassette Cover and the Battery
Cover.
• Before using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, carefully read the instructions for the batteries and
battery charger, and be sure to use them correctly.
• When using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries with a specialized battery
charger before using the batteries.
• Do not put your finger inside the Tape Exit Slot. You could be injured by the cutter blade.
• Make sure that use only 6×AAA Alkaline Batteries or chargeable 6×AAA Ni-MH batteries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injuries.