McIntosh MC500 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ARE TO
PROTECT
YOU AND THE
McINTOSH
INSTRUMENT.
BE SURE TO
FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF
WITH THEM.
Copyright© 1996 by
Mclntosh Laboratory, Inc.
1. Read all instructions - Read the safety and operating instructions before operating
the instrument.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3. Heed warnings - Adhere to warnings and operating instructions.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating and use instructions
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
5. Power Sources - Connect the power supply only to the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the unit.
6 Power Cord Protection - Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
instrument.
7. Ventilation - Locate the instrument for proper ventilation. For example, the instrument
should not be placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block ventilation
openings; or. placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
8. Heat - Locate the instrument away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Wall or Cabinet Mounting - Mount the instrument in a wall or cabinet only as
described in the owner's manual.
10. Water and Moisture - Do not use the instrument near water - for example, near a
bathtub washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool, etc.
11. Cleaning - Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Clean the panel with a
cloth moistened with a window cleaner.
12. Object and Liquid Entry - Do not permit objects to fail and liquids to spill into the
instrument through enclosure openings
13. Nonuse Periods - Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
14. Damage Requiring Service - Service must be performed by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the instrument; or
C. The instrument has been exposed to rain; or
D. The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance or
E. The instrument has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
15. Servicing - Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel.
16. Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the inherent design features of the
polarized plug. Non-polarized line cord adapters will defeat the safety provided by the
polarized AC plug.
17. CAUTION. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE
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