Ashdown MK500 - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety Instructions
BASIC PRECAUTIONS
WARNING - When using electrical products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
3. This product may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long periods of time at a high
volume level or at any level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
4. Make sure nothing interferes with the ventilation of the product when in use.
5. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other
products that produce heat.
6. The product should be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
7. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a
long period of time.
8. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
9. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
a. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product: or
c. The product has been exposed to rain or moisture: or
d. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance: or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
10. Do not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
11. For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace fuses only with those of the same type and
rating as indicated on the back of the product.
WARNINGS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT
The lightning flash with the arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within this product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying this product.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded (earthed). If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
product is equipped with a supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with the local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product
– if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet fitted.
The wires in this mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
CE MARK FOR EUROPEAN HARMONISED STANDARDS
The CE mark which is attached to these products means it conforms to EMC Directive
(89/69/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC).
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