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Safety Instructions- Read Before Operating Equipment
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-
ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ANY ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1.
Read Instructions –
All the safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2.
Retain Instructions –
The safety and operat-
ing instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3.
Heed Warnings –
All warnings on the appli-
ance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4.
Follow Instructions –
All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5.
Attachments –
Do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
6. Water and Moisture –
Do not use this
product near water – for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Accessories –
Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the man-
ufacturer.
8. Power Sources –
This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power
company.
9.
Power Cord Protection –
Route power sup-
ply cords so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
11. Overloading –
Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
12. Object and Liquid Entry –
Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
13. Servicing –
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
14. Damage Requiring Service –
Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer serv-
icing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fall-
en into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the product does not operate normally
when following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabi-
net has been damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance – this indicates a need for
service.
15. Replacement Parts –
When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or which have the same char-
acteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
16. Safety Check –
Upon completion of any serv-
ice or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to deter-
mine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
17. Carts and Stands –
The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand recommended
by the manufacturer.
18. Heat –
The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other products that produce
heat.
Philips is a registered trademark of Koninklijke
Philips Electronics, NV.
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