Hamstead Soundworks Artist 20 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Artist 20 & 60
for mkiii +rt series

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Thank you for purchasing this Hamstead Soundworks
Artist Series guitar amplifier. Please read this user
manual carefully so that you are fully familiar with
your new amplifier. It also contains useful information
on care and maintenance, to uphold the amplifier's
operating safety and reliability.
Enjoy!
PETER HAMSTEAD
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WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER! HIGH INTERNAL OPERATING VOLTAGES
•This is professional audio equipment — follow all instructions and heed all warnings.
•Before the unit is switched on make sure the loudspeaker is connected as described in
this manual using the correct cable.
•Do not open the equipment case. There are no user-serviceable parts in this
equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
•Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched particularly at mains outlet
sockets and the point where it exits from the apparatus.
•Do not use this apparatus near water or in damp conditions.
•It is recommended that the equipment reach room temperature before switching on.
This will avoid the build-up of condensation if the product has been moved from a cold
environment into a warmer location.
•Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation grilles or allow objects to fall into the equipment.
•Do not place the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•This product is heavy and the weight may be unequally distributed. Pay extra attention
when transporting and setting up this product. Failure to do so may cause serious harm
to the product or persons.
•Only use this product when a mains earth (ground) connection is present.
•Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type.
•Power supply cable should always be handled carefully and should be replaced if
damaged in any way.
•Only use the supplied power cable which is compatible with the mains supply voltage
in your area.
•Unauthorised modification of this product is expressly forbidden by Hamstead
Soundworks and may invalidate the warranty.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
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into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should therefore
avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels. Wear hearing
protection if continuously exposed to high levels.
•If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed,
then refer the product to a qualified service engineer.
USA & CANADA ONLY
Do not defeat the safety purpose of a grounding type plug. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician.
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