Canon XA40 Instruction Manual

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Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions122Safety Instructions and Handling PrecautionsBe sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.WARNINGDenotes the risk of serious injury or death.• Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence of smoke or astrange smell.• Do not touch any exposed internal parts.• Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.• Do not touch the product connected to a power outlet during lightning storms. This may causeelectric shock.• Do not disassemble or modify the product.• Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.• Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or provided batterypacks.- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product.- Do not heat batteries or expose them to fire.- Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.- Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metalobjects.- Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the materialcontacts your skin or clothing, flush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case ofeye contact, flush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediatemedical assistance.- When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means. Thismay cause electric shock, explosion or fire.• Use only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product.• Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.- Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.- Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.- Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallicpins or other metal objects.- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord.- Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use when theproduct is still warm in temperature.- Do not unplug the product by pulling the power cord.- Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time.• Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended periods oftime during use. This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness andblistering, even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment isrecommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation problems orless sensitive skin.• Keep the product out of the reach of young children.• Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth.