Important Safety Instructions (Ul 6500) - Radio Shack 32-2055 User Manual

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important safety
instructions (UL 6500)
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before the
appliance is operated.
2. Keep all safety and operating instructions for future
reference.
3. Follow all warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions.
4. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
5. Do not use this appliance near water (for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).
6. Do not place this 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
manufacturer or sold with the appliance. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for mounting, and use a
recommended mounting accessory.
7. Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation,
ensure reliable operation, and protect from
overheating. Do not block or cover these openings,
and do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. Do not place the appliance in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
it provides proper ventilation as specifi ed by the
manufacturer.
8. Keep appliance away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
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9. Operate this appliance using only the power source
indicated on its marking label. If you are not sure
of your home's power type, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company.
10. This appliance is equipped with a polarized power
cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fi t in the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you cannot insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug still doesn't fi t, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
11. Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
12. Clean only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
14. Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you
know that you will not be using the appliance for a
long period of time.
15. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in
a risk of fi re or electric shock.
16. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance
through openings, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
fi re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the appliance.
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