GE SD-2805 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety.
Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards
incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following proce-
dures for installation, use, and servicing.
This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED
TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read These Instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Follow All Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3. Keep These Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
4. Heed All Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
5. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Grounding or Polarization
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso-
lete outlet.
7. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over-
heating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The open-
ings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-
tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
8. Heat
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Water and Moisture
Do not use this apparatus near water. For example: near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, Laundry tub, in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool.
10. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with dry cloth.
11. Power-Cord Protection
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
12. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral conven-
ience receptacles, this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
13. Lightning
Unplug this apparatus apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
15. Attachments
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
16. Accessories
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
17. Disc Tray
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It can
cause personal injury.
18. Burden
Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object
may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the
product.
19. Connecting
When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the
power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure
to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury.
Read the owner’s manual of the other equipment carefully and fol-
low the instructions when making any connections.
20. Sound Volume
Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the
product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing
or speaker damage.
21. Sound Distortion
Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a longtime. It
may cause speaker overheating and fire.
22. Earphone
When you use the earphone, keep the volume at a moderate level.
If you use the earphone continuously with high volume sound, it
may cause hearing damage.
23. Laser Beam
Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening
of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause
sight damage.
24. Disc
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are
easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product
malfunction.
25. Damage Requiring Service
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normal, or has been dropped.
26. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
27. Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
28. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING