Brother FAX 255 - Manual (Page 78)

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C H A P T E R T W E L V E
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 with 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 fax machine that will block
received faxes. Do not place anything in the path of received faxes.
13 Do not touch a document during printing.
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 a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.