Toshiba E-2-15 ESE-R Owner's Manual

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7IntroductionNSSOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENTThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, likeany electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to beassured. So, please read the points below for your own safety. They are of ageneral nature, intended to help you with all your electronic consumer products and some points maynot apply to the goods you have just purchased.**************DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter- connectionsbetween the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment**************DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids,such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close toequipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensurecomplete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided accordingto the instructions.DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirementsof traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it isdesigned for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipmentand make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made forinfirm or handicapped people.DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it workingnormally, or if it is damaged in any way -switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.ABOVE ALL—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening inthe case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock;—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind—it is better to be safe than sorry!*************E-2-15 ESE-R.pmd 3/10/2006, 11:19 AM7