Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CAUTION Double-pole/neutral fusing. Revision history Revision Date Replaced pages Remarks Safety precautions This booklet provides safety warnings and precautions for our service personnel to ensure the safety of their customers, their machines as well as themselves during maintenance activities. Service personnel are advised to read this booklet carefully to familiarize themselves with the warnings and precautions described here before engaging in maintenance activities. Safety warnings and precautions Various symbols are used to protect our service personnel and customers from physical danger and to prevent damage to their property. These symbols are described below: DANGER: High risk of serious bodily injury or death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with warning messages using this symbol. WARNING:Serious bodily injury or death may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with warning messages using this symbol. CAUTION:Bodily injury or damage to property may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with warning messages using this symbol. Symbols The triangle ( ) symbol indicates a warning including danger and caution. The specific point of attention is shown inside the symbol. General warning. Warning of risk of electric shock. Warning of high temperature. indicates a prohibited action. The specific prohibition is shown inside the symbol. General prohibited action. Disassembly prohibited. indicates that action is required. The specific action required is shown inside the symbol. General action required. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Always ground the copier. 1. Installation Precautions WARNING • Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections to one outlet: they may cause fire or electric shock. When using an extension cable, always check that it is adequate for the rated current. ............................................................................................ • Connect the ground wire to a suitable grounding point. Not grounding the copier may cause fire or electric shock. Connecting the earth wire to an object not approved for the purpose may cause explosion or electric shock. Never connect the ground cable to any of the following: gas pipes, lightning rods, ground cables for telephone lines and water pipes or faucets not approved by the proper authorities. ............................................................................................................................. CAUTION: • Do not place the copier on an infirm or angled surface: the copier may tip over, causing injury. ..... • Do not install the copier in a humid or dusty place. This may cause fire or electric shock. .............. • Do not install the copier near a radiator, heater, other heat source or near flammable material. This may cause fire. .......................................................................................................................... • Allow sufficient space around the copier to allow the ventilation grills to keep the machine as cool as possible. Insufficient ventilation may cause heat buildup and poor copying performance. .......... • Always handle the machine by the correct locations when moving it. .............................................. • Always use anti-toppling and locking devices on copiers so equipped. Failure to do this may cause the copier to move unexpectedly or topple, leading to injury.................................................. • Avoid inhaling toner or developer excessively. Protect the eyes. If toner or developer is accidentally ingested, drink a lot of water to dilute it in the stomach and obtain medical attention immediately. If it gets into the eyes, rinse immediately with copious amounts of water and obtain medical attention. .............................................................................................................................. • Advice customers that they must always follow the safety warnings and precautions in the copier’s instruction handbook. ........................................................................................................................ 2. Precautions for Maintenance WARNING • Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before starting machine disassembly............... • Always follow the procedures for maintenance described in the service manual and other related brochures. ......................................................................................................................................... • Under no circumstances attempt to bypass or disable safety features including safety mechanisms and protective circuits. ................................................................................................. • Always use parts having the correct specifications. ...........