Safety information_5safety informationIMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONSWhat the icons and signs in this user’s guide mean:These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safeplace for future reference.WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your laser MFP, follow these basic safetyprecautions:Do NOT attempt.Do NOT disassemble.Do NOT touch.Follow directions explicitly.Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.Make sure the MFP is grounded to prevent electric shock.Call the service center for help.1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine and in the literature accompanying the machine.4. If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood theoperating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance.5. Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth forcleaning.6. Do not place the machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. It may fall, causing serious damage.7. Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, air conditioner or ventilation duct.8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate your machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking onthem.9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.10. Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power or PC interface cords.11. Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points,creating a risk of fire or shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work isrequired. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could causeelectric shock when the unit is subsequently used.