Legal and Safety InformationBASIC OPERATION GUIDE xiPrecautions for UseCautions when Using the MachineWARNING: Do not place metallic objects or containers withwater (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near themachine. This situation presents a danger of fire or electricalshock should they fall inside.WARNING: Do not remove any of the covers from themachine as there is a danger of electrical shock from highvoltage parts inside the machine.WARNING: Do not damage, break or attempt to repair thepower cord. Do not place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bendit unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage.These types of situations present a danger of fire or electricalshock.WARNING: Never attempt to repair or disassemble themachine or its parts as there is a danger of fire, electrical shockor damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is adanger of it causing blindness.WARNING: If the machine becomes excessively hot,smoke appears from the machine, there is an odd smell, or anyother abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire orelectrical shock. Turn the power switch off ({) immediately, beabsolutely certain to remove the power plug from the outlet andthen contact your Service Representative.WARNING: If anything harmful (paper clips, water, otherfluids, etc.) falls into the machine, turn the power switch off ({)immediately. Next, be absolutely certain to remove the powerplug from the outlet to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock.Then contact your Service Representative.WARNING: Do not remove or connect the power plug withwet hands, as there is a danger of electrical shock.WARNING: Always contact your Service Representativefor maintenance or repair of internal parts.CAUTION: Do not pull the power cord when removing itfrom the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the wires may becomebroken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (Always grasp thepower plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.)CAUTION: Always remove the power plug from the outletwhen moving the machine. If the power cord is damaged, thereis a danger of fire or electrical shock.