Safety Precautions - Panasonic SC-HC3DB Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from
direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity,
and excessive vibration. These conditions can
damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit's service life.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to
avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other
place where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly
and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage
can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or
place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead.
Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can
cause electric shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This
can cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs,
immediately disconnect the unit from the AC mains
supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit.
They contain flammable gases which can ignite if
sprayed into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound
is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears,
or any other problem that is not covered in these
instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and
contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the
unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by
unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from
the AC mains if it is not to be used for a long time.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents mean that
used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products and used batteries, please
take them to applicable collection points, in
accordance with your national legislation and
the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise
from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your
waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard these
items, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two
symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol. In this case it
complies with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.
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