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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS
APPLIANCE)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or
injury:
1. Use indoors only.
2. Use only the specifi ed power supply voltage.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
4. Use only as described in this manual.
5. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
6. Do not handle appliance with wet hands.
7. Do not touch the power plug (AC adapter)
with wet hands.
8. Do not use the radio in the bathroom or
shower.
9. To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do
not expose this radio to rain or moisture.
10. Radio shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on radio.
11. Do
not
operate
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable or combustible liquids, gasses or
dust.
12. Never use when the temperature is below
23°F (-5°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
13. Do not put any object into openings.
14. Avoid damaging the AC adapter cord.
Do not modify, forcibly bend, twist or pull the cord,
place heavy objects on it or place it near heating
appliances.
15. When not in use, remove the power plug (AC
adapter) from the electric socket and from
the radio. Failure to do so may lead to electric
shock or fi re.
16. Remove the AC adapter from the outlet during
thunderstorms.
17. Do not touch the FM antenna during
thunderstorms.
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SAFETY
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18. Do not disassemble or modify the radio.
Inspections and repairs should be performed by
the store where purchased or by a Hitachi power
tool service center.
19. Insert the power plug (AC adapter) securely
as far as it will go.
Dust or dirt between the power plug and the
electric socket may lead to fi re. Remove the
power plug periodically and wipe off any dust or
dirt with a dry cloth.
20. Do not let any unspecifi ed objects or water
get inside the radio body.
With the exception of the AC adapter and the
rechargeable battery, if any metal or fl ammable
object or water gets inside the back door, it may
lead to electric shock or fi re.
Take care to prevent iron powder from the bass
refl ex speakers, dust or water getting into the
radio.
21. Do not sit or stand on the radio.
22. Do not place the radio on an unstable surface
or in a high place. Do not hang the radio from
the handle or guard bar.
23. When no slide battery is loaded, attach the
slide terminal cover to the terminal to prevent
cuts and other injuries that may result from
touching the terminal area.
24. Handle the backup batteries with care.
Incorrect handling of the batteries may result
in rupture or leakage, leading to fi re, injury or
pollution of the surrounding area. Be sure to
observe the following precautions.
– Use only the specifi ed batteries
– Do not heat or disassemble the batteries
– Do not throw the batteries into fi re or water
– Do not charge the batteries
– Make sure the batteries are correctly oriented
and avoid short-circuiting
– Do not reuse batteries or use diff erent types of
battery