Important Notes; Maintenance - Boss Fuzz FZ-3 Owner's Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS FZ-3 Fuzz.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p.16; p.4). These sections provide important information
concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should
be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
Copyright © 1997 BOSS CORPORATION
Ail rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
In addition to the items listed under "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on page 16, please read
and observe the following:
Power Supply
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit
with any device that will generate line noise
(such as an electric motor or variable lighting
system).
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat
after long hours of consecutive use. This is
normal, and is not a cause for concern.
• Batteries should always be installed or re¬
placed before connecting any other devices.
This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or
damage to speakers or other devices.
• A battery was installed in the unit before it left
the factory. The life of this battery may be
limited, however, since its primary purpose
was to enable testing.
• Before connecting this unit to other devices,
turn off the power to all units. This will help
prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speak¬
ers or other devices.
Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transform¬
ers) may induce hum. To alleviate the prob¬
lem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of inter¬
ference.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight,
place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it
inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise sub¬
ject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat
can deform or discolor the unit.
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FEATURES
• We have recreated the classic fuzz sound of the late 60's using the latest technology.
• The unit's completely discrete design contains no ICs whatsoever, resulting in a low
noise, low current consumption unit.
• You can enjoy a wide variety of sound creation possibilities with the tone controlling
knobs featured on the FZ-3.
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Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a
soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly
dampened with water. To remove stubborn
dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non¬
abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to
wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or sol¬
vents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of
discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
• 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 connecting/ 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.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to
keep the unit's volume at reasonable levels.
You may prefer to use headphones, so you do
not need to be concerned about those around
you (especially when it is late at night).
• When you need to transport the unit, package
it in the box (including padding) that it came
in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials.
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