Important Safety InstructionsxImportant Safety InstructionsClean the machine with a well wrung out clothdampened with water or mild detergent diluted withwater. Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, orother flammable substances. If flammable substancescome into contact with electrical parts inside themachine, this may result in a fire or electrical shock.Some areas inside the machine are subject to highvoltage. When removing jammed paper or wheninspecting inside of the machine, be careful not toallow necklaces, bracelets, or other metal objects totouch the inside of the machine, as this can result inburns or electrical shock.Do not dispose of used toner cartridges in openflames. This may cause the toner remaining inside thecartridges to ignite, resulting in burns or fire.Confirm that the power plug or power connecter isinserted completely after cleaning the machine. Failureto do so can result in an overheating and fire.Check the power cord and plug regularly. The followingconditions may result in fire, so please contact yourlocal authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line.There are burn marks on the power plug.The blade on the power plug is deformed or broken.The power is turned OFF or ON when bending thepower cord.The coating of the power cord is damaged, cracked,or dented.A part of the power cord becomes hot.Check regularly that the power cord and plug are nothandled in the following manner. Failure to do so canresult in a fire or electrical shock.The power connector is loosened.Stress is being applied to the power cord by a heavyobject or by fixing it with staples.The power plug is loosened.The power cord is tied in a bundle.A part of the power cord is put in an aisle.The power cord is put in front of the heatingappliance.–––––•••••–••••••The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the machinebecome hot during use. When removing jammed paperor when inspecting the inside of the machine, do nottouch the fixing unit and its surroundings, as this mayresult in burns.When removing jammed paper or when inspecting theinside of the machine, do not expose yourself to theheat emitted from the fixing unit and its surroundingsfor a prolonged period of time. Doing so may result inlow temperature burns, even though you did not touchthe fixing unit and its surroundings directly.If paper is jammed, remove the jammed paper so thatany pieces of paper do not remain inside the machineaccording to the displayed message. Also, do not putyour hand in an area other than indicated areas, as thismay result in personal injuries or burns.When removing jammed paper or replacing a tonercartridge, be careful not to get any toner on your handsor clothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing.If toner gets on your hands or clothing, wash themimmediately with cold water. Washing with warm watersets the toner, making it impossible to remove thetoner stains.––––