Brother MFC-250C Quick Setup Manual page 18

Safety and Legal
Important safety instructions
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 DO NOT use this product near water.
5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage
to the product.
6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-
in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided.
7 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
8 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug having a third (grounded) pin. This plug will only
fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded plug.
9 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people can walk on the
cord.
10 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place anything in the
path of received faxes.
11 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
12 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel
under the following conditions:
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
13 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection device (Surge
Protector).
14 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:
DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
IMPORTANT - For your safety
To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin electrical
socket that is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the
installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, consult
a qualified electrician.
Warning - This machine must be earthed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician.
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