TASCAM DM-4800 User’s Manual 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this apparatus near water.6 Clean only with dry cloth.7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedor grounding-type plug. A polarized plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other.Grounding type plug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong. The wide blade or the thirdprong are provided for your safety. If the pro-vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consultan electrician for replacement of the obsoleteoutlet.10 Protect the power cord from being walked on orpinched, particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe apparatus.11 Only use attachments/accessories specified bythe manufacturer.12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specified by the manufacturer or sold withthe apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tip-over.13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilledor objects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been dropped.• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, suchas vases, on the apparatus.• Do not install this apparatus in a confined spacesuch as a book case or similar unit.• The apparatus draws nominal non-operatingpower from the AC outlet with its POWERswitch in the off position.• The apparatus should be located close enough tothe AC outlet so that you can easily grasp thepower cord plug at any time.• An apparatus with Class I construction shall beconnected to an AC outlet with a protectivegrounding connection.• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)should not be exposed to excessive heat such assunshine, fire or the like.