Before Connection; For Your Safety; Precautions - Hitachi AX-M140 Instruction Manual

Before Connection

Thank you for purchasing this hi-fi component system, in order to fully utilize this system, please read
this instruction book carefully before use it.

For your safety

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage con-
stituting a risk of electric shock is present within
this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the lit-
erature accompanying this unit.
Caution:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
Power Requirement
Because the power requirement of electrical prod-
ucts is different in various places, before you use
this product, make sure that the power requirement
of the product matches your household power.
Laser Product
This product is equipped with low power laser equip-
ment inside. For your safety, don't take apart any
covers or try to take apart the product inside. Please
contact an authorized service person for repairing.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Caution:
This product is equipped with low power
laser equipment inside, for your safety,
don't open the laser radiation protective
equipment. Don't look at the laser radiation
district when the equipment is operating.

Precautions

1. Before operating this system, check the voltage of
this system to see if it is identical with the voltage
of your local power supply.
2. Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not
used for a long time. To disconnect the cord, pull it
out by grasping the plug
3. To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet.
4. There are no user serviceable parts inside. In case
of system failure, unplug the power cord and
consult your dealer
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable or sloping
surface. Ensure good ventilation surrounding the
product. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventila-
tion of the apparatus with news papers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
6. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, or
lighted candles on the apparatus.
7. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.
8. Do not use this product near water, for example
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laun-
dry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool .
9. Do not place this unit close to strong magnetic field.
10. Don't place this unit close to dampness, or the
moisture will affect the life of the laser head.
11. If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the
player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
12. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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