Brother MFC-5100C - Manual (Page 177)

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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 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
7 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 proper ventilation is provided.
8 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
9 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will fit into only a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people
can walk on the cord.
11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed
15 amperes (USA only).
12 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place
anything in the path of received faxes.
13 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
15 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks, and may void your warranty. Refer all
servicing to Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centers has been
included for your convenience, or you may contact Customer Service for your nearest
Brother Authorized Service Center. (See
Brother Numbers, page i. )
16 This product does not have an ON/OFF switch. Therefore, it is very important that you have
easy access to the main plug and the main socket to which the plug is connected, in case the
main power to the MFC must be disconnected quickly.
17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service
Personnel under the following conditions:
A When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
B If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Improper 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.
E If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
18 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection
device (Surge Protector).