Safety Precautions; Power - Hitachi HDR505 Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions

Power

• Always use the provided AC adaptor.
• Operate only from the power source specifi ed on
the AC adaptor.
• The power adaptor may become hot during normal
operation. This is not a malfunction.
• Please make sure that the adaptor is not covered
while in operation. Leave a space of 15 cm
(minimum) around the AC adaptor.
• The rating information and safety caution of the AC
adaptor are provided on the adaptor.
WARNING: When the set is not in use for a long
time, disconnect from the power.
.Power Cord
Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the
power cord (mains lead), or pinch the cord. Handle
the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when
your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit
or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie
it with other cords. The power cords should be routed
in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on.
A damaged power cord can cause fi re or give you an
electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while.
When you fi nd it damaged, ask closest service agent for
help. When the AC power cord needs to be changed, it
should be done at a qualifi ed service shop only.
• Please do not place the set in a place subject to
direct sun light, excessive dust or mechanical shock
or in a location near heat sources.
• The set should be placed on a solid and safe base.
Do not place the apparatus on a soft surface such
as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on
the bottom.
• A location should not be selected such as a room
with high humidity, as the condensation, arising in
the kitchen for example, may cause malfunction or
damage the set.
• Heating or other thermal radiation under the set also
may cause malfunction or damage the set.
• The hot air, which arises during the operation, should
be ventilated with suffi cient air circulation. Please do
not put the set into closed areas and do not cover it.
• Please avoid the contact of the set with water
or humidity. Do not put into operation near bath,
swimming pools.
• Take care to provide a good air circulation. Place
the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the apparatus and have it checked by qualifi ed
personnel before operating it any further.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
CAUTION
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fi re or the like.
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