xxi• Do not place the following items on the machine. If these items come into contactwith a high-voltage area inside the machine, it may result in a fire or electrical shock.If these items are dropped or spilled inside the machine, immediately turn OFF themain power switch, and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Then,contact your local authorized Canon dealer.- Necklaces and other metal objects- Cups, vases, flowerpots, and other containers filled with water or liquidsCAUTIONDo not install the machine in unstable locations, such as unsteady platforms orinclined floors, or in locations subject to excessive vibrations, as this may cause themachine to fall or tip over, resulting in personal injury.Power SupplyWARNING• Do not damage or modify the power cord. Also, do not place heavy objects on thepower cord, or pull on or excessively bend it, as this could cause electrical damageand result in a fire or electrical shock.• Keep the power cord away from a heat source; failure to do this may cause the powercord coating to melt, resulting in a fire or electrical shock.• Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands, as this may result inelectrical shock.• Do not connect the power cord to a multiplug power strip, as this may cause a fire orelectrical shock.• Do not bundle up or tie the power cord in a knot, as this may result in a fire orelectrical shock.• Insert the power plug completely into the power outlet, as failure to do so may resultin a fire or electrical shock.• Do not use power cords other than the power cord provided, as this may result in afire or electrical shock.