Sunpak RD2000 - Manual

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Important Safeguards (Be sure to read this page fi rst because it contains critical information about the operation of the unit.)
Please read and follow these essential safety procedures to prevent
accidents, injury to yourself and others, as well as property damage.
Read all these instructions carefully to insure the safe use of your Sunpak
fl ash unit. After reading, retain this booklet in an easily accessible place
for future reference.
When this unit needs maintenance, inspection or
servicing, take it to your dealer or nearest SUNPAK
service center.
Do not attempt to open, repair, or modify this unit. It
contains a high-voltage circuit, which may cause a fi re,
electric shock or serious injury.
Do not use accessories other than those specifi ed by SUNPAK.
Doing so may cause a fi re, electric shock or other injury.
If the unit is dropped or damaged or if foreign matter enters the unit,
bring it to your dealer or nearest SUNPAK service center.
Do not operate the unit near the eyes (especially those of infants).
Firing the unit near someone’s eyes may cause visual impairment.
Make sure to allow a minimum distance of approximately about 1
meter (3.3 ft), especially when taking pictures of infants.
Make sure to install the batteries with correct +/− polarity. When
replacing batteries, replace all of the batteries with new ones of the
same manufacturer and type. Using batteries improperly may result
These symbols warn of the presence of non-insulated
“hazardous voltage” inside the product. Failure to observe
the instructions marked by these symbols and opening of
modifying the product may result in loss of life or serious
bodily injury. Make sure to observe the instructions.
Failure to observe the instructions marked by this symbol while
handling the product may result in serious bodily injury or damage to
property. Make sure to observe the instructions.
WARNING
CAUTION
in leakage, overheating, rupture, shortened service life or contact
failure.
Keep the unit away from beverages, cosmetics or chemicals. If spilled
or splashed liquid gets inside the unit, it may result in fi re, electric
shock or injury.
Do not operate the unit in extremely humid environments, such as a
bathroom or near a humidifi er. This may result in a fi re, electric shock
or injury.
Always remove batteries before cleaning or otherwise maintaining the
unit.
Do not operate the unit if there is any possibility that a fl ammable or
explosive gas is present.
It is extremely hazardous to swallow a battery by accident. Always
keep the batteries out of reach of infants.
WARNING
Do not place the unit in a dusty place under direct
sunlight or where it can be exposed to high humidity. This
can result in overheating inside the unit, which can cause
a fi re hazard.
Do not store the unit in a dusty place; otherwise,
subsequent use of the unit may result in a fi re or electric
shock.
Do not place the unit in an unstable position, otherwise, the unit may
fall or drop accidentally, causing damage to the unit or personal
injury.
Other Precautions
Do not clean the unit with benzine, lacquer thinner or alcohol. This
can result in discoloration or deformation of the unit. Serious stains or
dirt should be removed with a soft dry cloth.
Remove the batteries from the unit after use. Leaving the batteries in
the unit may cause a failure or malfunction due to battery fl uid leak.
CAUTION