Other precautions• DO NOT place heavy objects on the copier or causeother damage to the copier.• DO NOT open the front cover, turn off the main switch,or pull out the power plug during copying.• During copying, some ozone is released, but the amountdoes not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, however,the copier is used over a long period of time in a poorlyventilated room or when making an extremely largenumber of copies, the smell may become unpleasant.To maintain the appropriate environment for copy work,it is suggested that the room be properly ventilated.• When lifting or moving the copier, contact your servicerepresentative.• Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors orprinted circuit boards. They could be damaged by staticelectricity.• DO NOT attempt to perform any operations notexplained in this handbook.• CAUTION : Use of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other than those specifiedherein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Cautions when handlingconsumablesCAUTION• Avoid inhalation, ingestion, skin or eye contact. Ifingestion occurs, dilute stomach contents thoroughlywith water and seek medical treatment. If skin contactoccurs, wash with soap and water. If contact with eyesoccurs, flush thoroughly with water and seek medicaltreatment. ....................................................................• Prolonged inhalation of excessive dusts may cause lungdamage. Use of this product, as intended, does not resultin inhalation of excessive dusts. .................................• Keep away from children. ...........................................• Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangeroussparks may cause burn. ..............................................Other precautions• Always read the safety instructions which are includedin the box or printed on the container when handlingconsumables.• Dispose of the toner or toner containers in accordancewith Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.• Store consumables in a cool, dark location.• If the copier will not be used for an extended period oftime, remove the paper from the cassette, return it to itsoriginal package and reseal it. Cautions when using the copierWARNING• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water(flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near thecopier. This type of situation presents a danger of fireor electrical shock should they fall inside. ...................• DO NOT remove any of the covers from the copier asthere is a danger of electrical shock from high voltageparts inside the copier. ................................................• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the powercord. DO NOT place heavy objects on the cord, pull it,bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of dam-age.These types of situations present a danger of fire orelectrical shock. ..........................................................• NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the copier orits parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock ordamage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, thereis a danger of it causing blindness. .............................• If the copier becomes excessively hot, smoke appearsfrom the copier, there is an odd smell, or any otherabnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire orelectrical shock. Turn the main switch OFF (O)immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet andcontact your service representative. ...........................• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.)falls into the copier, turn the main switch OFF (O)immediately. Next, remove the power plug from theoutlet to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. Thencontact your service representative. ...........................• DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wethands, as there is a danger of electrical shock. ..........• ALWAYS contact your service representative formaintenance or repair of internal parts. ......................CAUTION• DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from theoutlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may becomebroken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock.(ALWAYS grasp the power plug when removing thepower cord from the outlet.) ........................................• ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet whenmoving the copier. If the power cord is damaged, thereis a danger of fire or electrical shock. .........................• If the copier will not be used for a short period of time(overnight, etc.), turn the main switch OFF (O).If it will not be used for an extended period of time(vacations, etc.), remove the power plug from the outletfor safety purposes during the time the copier is not inuse. .............................................................................• ALWAYS hold the designated parts only when lifting ormoving the copier. .......................................................• For safety purposes, ALWAYS remove the power plugfrom the outlet when performing cleaning operations. ..• If dust accumulates within the copier, there is a dangerof fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended thatyou consult with your service representative in regardto cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effectiveif accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity.Consult with your service representative in regard tothe cost of cleaning the internal parts of the copier. ...PRECAUTIONS FOR USE1-3