Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK
OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARN"ING When using this instrument, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all the instructions before using,
adjusting,
or
repairing this instrument.
To
reduce the risk
of
injury, supervise children
closely when children are around the
instrument.
Use this instrument only in the manner
recommended by Rodgers Instrument Corp.
Do
not use this instrument
near
water, for
example,
near
a swimming pool, a damp
or
wet
room.
Use
of
this instrument, either alone
or
in
combination with an amplifier and headphones
or
speakers, may be capable
of
producing
sauna
levels that
could
cause permanent
hearing loss.
DO
NOT
operate for a long
period
of
time
at
a high volume level
or
at
a
level
that
is uncomfortable.
If
you experience
any hearing loss
or
ringing in the ears, you
should consult an audiologist.
Locate the instrument so its position does not
interfere with its
proper
ventilation.
Locate the instrument away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
or
other
products that radiate heat directly
onto
the
mstrument.
Protect the· instrument from dust as much as
possible.
Connect
the
instrument
to
a power source only
of
the type described in the operating
instructions
or
as marked
on
the instrument.
Do
NOT attempt
to
defeat the grounding
connection
of
the three-prong attachment plug.
This is a safety feature.
If
you are unable
to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician
to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do
NOT
defeat the safety purpose
of
the plug.
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Unplug the power cord
of
the
instrument from
the power source when left unused for a long
periOd
of
time.
Do
not walk on,
or
place objects
on
top
of
the
power cord.
Do
not
pull the cord,
rather
hold the plugwhen
unpluggmg the power cord plug Tram the
power source.
When setting up with
other
instruments
or
peripherals, follow the procedures in
accordance with Rodgers' instruction manual.
Take
care
so
that objects
do
not fall
or
liquids
spill into the instrument.
Service the instrument with qualified service
personnel when:
a.
The
powercord
or
plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen
or
liquid has spilled into
the instrument.
c.
The
instrument has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
other
weatherdamage.
d.
The
instrument does not
appear
to
operate
normally,
or
exhibits a marked cltange
in performance.
e.
The
instrument has been dropped
or
the
enclosure damaged.
Do
not attempt
to
service
the
instrument
beyond that described in the user maintenance
or
technical service manuals. Refer all
other
servicing
to
qualified technical service
personnel.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT MUST
BE
EARTH
GROUNDED.
You must
GROUND
instruments equipped with a
TYPE
AC, 3
WIRE
GROUND
PLUG.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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