1 Safety Instructions61 Safety InstructionsPlease read these safety instructions thoroughly before using the machine.1.1 GeneralCAUTIONExcept as specifically described in User’s Guide, do not attempt to servicethe machine yourself. Never attempt to disassemble the machine: openingand removing its interior covers will expose you to dangerous voltages andother risks. For all services, contact your local authorized Canon dealer orthe Canon help line.• Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine.• Do not use the machine near water. If you spill liquid on or into the machine, unplug itimmediately and call your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line.• The back of the machine includes slots and openings for ventilation. To keep the machinefrom overheating (which can cause it to operate abnormally and create a fire risk), takecare not to block or cover these openings. Do not operate the machine on a bed, sofa, rug,or other similar soft surface, or near a radiator or other heat source. Do not place themachine in a closet or cabinet or on shelves unless adequate ventilation is available.• Operate the machine only from the type of power source indicated on the label on the backof the machine. If you are unsure of the type of power available from your wall outlets,contact your local power company.• Make sure the total amperage used by all devices plugged into the wall outlet does notexceed the ampere rating of the outlet’s circuit breaker.• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not place the machine where thecord will be walked on. Make sure the cord is not knotted or kinked.• Do not insert object of any kind into the slots or openings on the machine’s cabinet, asthey could touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, and result in fire or electricshock.• Do not allow small objects (such as pins, paper clips, or staples) to fall into the machine. Ifsomething does fall into it, unplug the machine immediately and call your local authorizedCanon dealer or the Canon help line.• Do not plug the power cord into an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).• Always unplug the machine before moving or cleaning it.