Brother MFC 8700 - Manual (Page 132)

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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 place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6 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; near or over a radiator or heater; or in a
built-in wall unit or cabinet without ventilation.
7 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.
8 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
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 by using an adapter.
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. The total of all products plugged
into the wall outlet must not exceed 15 amperes (USA only).
12 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.
13 This product has no ON/OFF switch. In case the main power to the
machine must be disconnected quickly, it is very important that you have
easy access to the main plug and the main socket where the plug is
connected.