xImportant Precautions and Safety InformationWhen using this machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people: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 literatureaccompanying the machine.4. If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed thesafety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If youcannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative forassistance.5. Unplug the machine from the AC wall socket and/or telephone jack beforecleaning. 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, causingserious damage.7. Your machine should never be placed on, near or over a radiator, heater, airconditioner or ventilation duct.8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power. Do not locate your machine wherethe cords will be abused by persons walking on them.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, telephone or PC interface cords.11. Never push objects of any kind into the machine through case or cabinetopenings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk of fire orshock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the machine.12. You machine may have a heavy cover for optimal pressure on the document forthe best scanning and/or faxing (usually the flatbed-type machine). In this case,replace the cover after placing document on the scan glass, by holding andmoving it down slowly until it seats on its location.13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. Take it to aqualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removingcovers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrectreassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.14. Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC and AC wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:• When any part of the power cord, plug or connecting cable is damaged orfrayed.• If liquid has been spilled into the machine.• If the machine has been exposed to rain or water.• If the machine does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.
