Furutech DF-2 User manual

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Disc Flattener DF-2
Users Manual
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Version：2012/4
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Furutech Co., Ltd.
3F, 7-11-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.furutech.com
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Please Do Not Operate This Product Until You Have
Read and Fully Understood the Instructions
Caution

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR DF-2 BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Operate DF-2 for its intended purpose only.
3. To reduce the risks of electric shock do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids.
4. Never pull power cord to disconnect unit from wall outlet. Instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
5. Do not allow power cord to touch hot surfaces; let the DF-2 cool completely before storing.
6. Do not operate unit with a damaged power cord, or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. To reduce
the risk of electric shock do not disassemble or attempt to repair the DF-2; take it to a qualified service
technician for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury when the DF-2 is used.
7. Close supervision is necessary for any electrical component used by or near children. Do not leave
DF-2 unattended while powered on.
8. Beware of hot metal parts.
9. To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high-voltage appliance on the same
circuit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
•Do not place anything other than vinyl LPs in the DF-2. Doing so may cause fire, electric
shock or damage the product. If something other than a vinyl LP is placed in the DF-2,
unplug it and let the DF-2 cool before removing it.
•It is not recommended that you treat your most valuable LP on the first try.
•Do not place foreign objects on the DF-2
•Do not place foreign objects in any open gaps or other openings of the DF-2
•Do not replace any parts with those that have not been specified by the manufacturer.
•Do not allow the DF-2 to be repaired by anyone but an approved service technician.
Please contact your dealer for details.
•Before use, be sure the surrounding area is free of liquids, chemicals and heavy objects.
Spilled liquids or chemicals may cause electrical shorts or fire.
•Remove the AC mains plug from the wall outlet if there is smoke, a burning odor, or if the
DF-2 is knocked over. Used in these conditions the DF-2 may cause electrical shorts or
fire.
WARNING Misuse of electrical equipment displaying this mark may cause serious
injury
CAUTIONMisuse of electrical equipment displaying this mark may be deadly

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Contents
•Package Contents 1
•Description 2
•Caution 3
•Instructions 4
•Flattening Procedure Chart 5
•Specifications 6
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1. Package Contents
LP Flattener (DF-2) x 1
Heater Plate protective cloth x 1
Manual x 1
Caution note x 1
Power cable x 1
Duster x 1
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2. DF-2 Description
The DF-2 Flattener is designed to flatten LPs that have warped over time but not those that have been
heat damaged. This is an improved version of the previous DFV-1 and has been carefully designed to
flatten heavier LPs with no beads on their outer circumference. The DF-2 has improved time and
temperature control to lessen the influence of seasonal temperature changes on the heating process.
Caution: Before attempting to flatten any rare or valuable LPs, please test and become familiar with the
operation of the DF-2 on an LP of no value. Results cannot be guaranteed and LPs cannot be returned to
perfect condition.
Generally there are three types of LP discs (33 1/2 rpm):
1. Lightweight LPs (120g approx.)
2. LPs with groove guards: All but a few manufacturers’ LPs are treatable.
Note: The following LPs should not be treated in the DF-2.
•LPs weighing less than 110g
•Light LPs that were manufactured between 1973-74 (Oil crisis)
weights range from 100g to 115g.
3. Conventional middleweight LPs (140g approx.)
LPs with groove guards: All but a few manufacturers’ LPs are treatable.
4. Heavyweight LPs (190g approx.)
Heavy LPs without groove guards are now treatable.
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3. Caution
•Do not dismantle or modify the DF-2 which may cause the product to malfunction and render the
manufacturer’s warranty void.
•We recommend that you do no treat your most valuable LP on the first try.
On first use we advise trying the product with an LP of no value.
•Furutech accepts no liability if the customer is for whatever reason not satisfied with the results
produced by the DF-2 or if a customer’s LP is damaged.
•Handle with care: The DF-2 is a relatively heavy component (12kg) with somewhat fragile
heating plates. Furutech does not accept any liability if the user is injured while using or moving
the DF-2.
•When moving the DF-2 the user should always close the heating plates and lock the side latches.
The provided protective cloth should be placed on the heating plates when the unit is moved.
Please remove the protective cloth during use.
•Do not cover the DF-2; make sure it is properly ventilated.
•Keep unit out of the reach of children.
•LPs that cannot be and should not be treated with the DF-2 are as follows:
Flexi-disc, EP versions, SP versions and those LPs made with special materials cannot be
treated with the DF-2.
At present it is known that the following manufacturers’ LPs are not suitable for flattening by
the DF-2 and treatment should not be attempted: Super Analog Discs, SHEFFILD LAB and
BMG-UFA.
Note: The following LPs should not be treated in the DF-2.
•LPs weighing less than 110g
•Light LPs that were manufactured between 1973-74 (Oil crisis)
weights range from 100g to 115g.
•The DF-2 has been specifically developed so 180gm LPs may also be safely and effectively
treated. Please be sure to test on an LP of no value before use on rare and valuable LPs.
Results cannot be guaranteed.
•If an LP is not corrected after the first treatment then it cannot be treated with the DF-2. Do
not carry out repeat treatments. This could damage the LP.
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