Important Safety Instructions - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 1850 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Heed Warnings
Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions.
Read, Retain, and Follow
These Instructions
Read all of the instructions before you operate this product.
Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product.
Retain the instructions for future use. Give particular attention
to all safety precautions.
Comply With Warnings
Avoid electric shock. Comply with all warnings and cautions in
the operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed to
this product.
Power Warnings
Providing a Power Source
A label on this product indicates the correct power source for
this product. Operate this product only from an electrical outlet
with the voltage and frequency indicated on the product label.
If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home
or business, consult your cable service provider or your local
power company.
Grounding This Product (USA/Canada Only)
WARNING: To avoid electric shock and fire
hazard, match the plug and outlet connections
carefully, then fully insert. If the plug and outlet do not
match, or you cannot fully insert the plug, contact an
electrician to update your power outlets.
This product is equipped with either a three-prong (grounding
pin) safety plug or a two-prong (polarized) safety plug. To
properly ground this product, follow these safety guidelines:
• For a 3-prong plug (one prong on this plug is a protective
grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains, 3-prong
outlet.
Note: This plug fits only one way. If you are unable to insert
this plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
• For a 2-prong plug (a polarized plug with one wide blade and
one narrow blade), insert the plug into a polarized mains,
2-prong outlet in which one socket is wider than the other.
Note: If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Overloading
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard!
Do not overload mains AC outlets and extension cords.
For products that require battery power or other
power sources to operate them, refer to the operating
instructions for those products.
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Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. For products that require battery power or other
sources to operate, refer to the operating instructions for that
product.
Preventing Power Cord Damage
Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk on
the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not lean
objects against the cords. Placing objects on or leaning objects
against cords can damage the cords. Give particular attention to
cords at the point at which the cord connects to plugs, at the
electrical outlets, and where the cords exit the product.
Usage Warnings
Providing Ventilation
This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from
overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the
following:
• Do not block or cover these openings.
• Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs),
lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects on top of
this product.
• Do not place this product in any of the following locations:
- On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
- Near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat
- In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the
installation provides proper ventilation
Selecting a Proper Location
WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to
this product! An unstable surface may cause this
product to fall.
Place this product in a location that is close enough to an
electrical outlet and where the power cord is easily accessible
to be disconnected from the wall outlet or from the rear panel of
the product.
Important: The power cord is the mains power supply
disconnect device.
Place this product on a stable surface. The surface must
support the size and weight of this product.
Cleaning This Product
WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this
product before cleaning.
Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Use a damp cloth to clean this product. Do not use a liquid
cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static
cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.