viHandling the scanner and AC adapterWrong handling of the scanner or AC adapter could result in a failure, heat, or smoke. Be sure to observe thefollowing.Neverdisassemble• Never disassemble or modify the scanner or AC adapter; doing so could result in an accidentsuch as break or fire.Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.• Do not put the scanner or AC adapter on an unstable or inclined plane.It may drop, creating injuries.• Never put the scanner or AC adapter in places where there are excessively high temperatures,such as inside closed-up automobiles, or in places exposed to direct sunlight.Doing so could affect the housing or parts, resulting in a fire.• Avoid using the scanner or AC adapter in extremely humid areas, or where there are drastictemperature changes.Moisture will get into the scanner or AC adapter, resulting in malfunction, fire or electrical shock.• Do not place the scanner or AC adapter anyplace where it may be subjected to oily smoke orsteam, e.g., near a cooking range or humidifier.Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.• Never cover or wrap up the scanner or AC adapter in a cloth or blanket.Doing so could cause the scanner or AC adapter to heat up inside, deforming its housing,resulting in a fire.Always use the scanner or AC adapter in a well-ventilated area.• Do not insert or drop foreign materials such as metals or anything inflammable through theopenings (vents or scanning window) into the scanner.Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.• Do not scratch or modify the scanner or AC adapter.Doing so could damage the scanner or AC adapter, creating a fire hazard.• Do not put heavy material on the scanner or its interface cable, or allow the cable to getpressed under heavy material.• Do not look into the light source from the scanning window or do not point the scanning windowat other people's eyes.Eyesight may be damaged by direct exposure to this light.• Do not use the scanner or AC adapter if your hands are wet or damp.Doing so could result in an electrical shock.• Never use chemicals or organic solvents such as benzene and thinner to clean the housing. Donot apply insecticide to the scanner or AC adapter.Doing so could result in a marred or cracked housing, electrical shock or fire.• Do not use the scanner with anti-slip gloves containing plasticizer.The scanner housing may be broken, creating injuries, electrical shock, or fire.