Before Using Important Safeguards - Onkyo NC-500 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operat-
ing instructions should be read before the appli-
ance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operat-
ing instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appli-
ance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the wall
outlet before cleaning. The appliance should be
cleaned only as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by the appliance manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appli-
ance near water –for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
the like.
8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The appliance may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting
of the appliance should fol-
low the manufacturer's in-
structions, and should use a
mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufac-
turer.
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9. An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli-
able operation of the appliance and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the appliance on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The ap-
pliance should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided. There should be free
space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and an opening
behind the appliance.
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be op-
erated only from the type of power source indi-
cated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, con-
sult your appliance dealer or local power com-
pany.
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance
may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electri-
cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not de-
PORTABLE CART WARNING
feat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
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against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.