IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
be
fore the unit is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions
shou
ld be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
6. ATTACHMENTS
The manufacturer of this unit does not make any
recommendations for attachments, as they may cause
ha
zards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a
bat
htub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement,
or near a swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The unit
may fall, causing serious
injury and serious damage to
the
unit.
An
appliance and cart
comb
ination should be moved
with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven
su
rfaces may cause the
appli
ance and cart
comb
ination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are
provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of
the
unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings
must
not be blocked or covered; the openings should never
be
blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
un
less proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCE
This unit should be operated only from the type of power
sou
rce indicated on the rating plate lf you are not sure of
the
type of power supply to your home, consult your
appli
ance dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the respective pages in this User Manual for their
ope
rating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating current
line
plug (plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail
to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
out
let, Instead of the polarized alternating-current line plug,
your unit may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plu
g (a plug having a third grounding pin). This plug will
on
ly fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
out
let, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
out
let. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
li
kely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
con
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
13. LIGHTNING
To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left
una
ttended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
li
ghtning and power ling surges.
14. POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
po
wer circuits, or where it can fall onto or against such
po
wer lies or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them
might be fatal.
15. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this
can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as
the
y may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or
sp
ray any type of liquid into the unit.
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
un
it, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
buil
t-up static charges, Section 8 10 of the National
Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
an
d supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See
figure below.
