Sidewinder FORCE FEEDBACK 2 - Safety During Initial Setup; Safety During Normal Operations; Prevent Lightning and Power Surge Damage; Safe Maintenance

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Safety During Normai Operations
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linked to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HA , a so c . . , · ent breaks of at
(VWF) or Raynaud's syndrome. To help avoid this condition, tak e_ '
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least 10 minutes per hour, keep hands and body warm, avoid usi g
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and maintain neutra! postures of wrist, elbow, and shoulder. lf you tee nl r consulta
tingling in your fingers, or if your fingers appear to be a pale or ashen co
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qualified health professional.
Uslng Your Game Controller Safely rt ·n types
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Some s~ud1e~ suggest th~t long periods of repetitive motion may be in TS , tendinitlS ,
of phys1cal d1scomfort or mJury. These include Carpa! Tunnel Syndrome (C ) nt bre ak s
tenosynovitis , de Quervain's tendinitis and other related disorders. Take freque arrns,
while us i ng your game controller. lf yo~ feel aching, numbing , or tingling in your
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s, hands, or fingers, consulta qualified health professional.
Prevent Llghtnlng and Power Surge Damage
Unplug the Joystick from the wall outlet or another power source to prevent damage from
lightning and power-line surges:
• lf a lightning storm is approaching.
• lf the joystick will not be used tor a week or more.
Safe Maintenance
Betore cleaning, disconnect the joystick from your computer. Then, unplug the joystick's
main power cord from the wall outlet or other power source.
Follow these guidelines when cleaning external surfaces:
• Use only a water dampened cloth tor cleaning,
• Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
& WARNING Do not attempt to access the inside of the joystick to clean or service it your-
self. There are no user-serviceable parts inside, and serious electrical shock hazards exist.
Arrange for servicing through the retail outlet where you purchased the SideWinder Force
Feedback 2 or through an address provided by Microsoft.
Accidental Damage
The following conditions can lead to an unsafe or non-functional joystick, which will likely
need servicing or replacing:
• lf the power cord becomes frayed or damaged;
• lf spii led liquid or objects have fallen into the joystick;
• lf the joystick has been exposed to rain or water;
• lf th e product has been dropped, or damaged in any way;
• lf after an accident the joystick no longer operates normally when you follow the operat-
ing instructions; or
• lf at any time the joystick exhibits a distinct change in performance, including abnormal
overheatlng or becoming uncomfortably hot to the touch.
lf any of the above occur, disconnect the joystick from your computer and unplug the joy-
stick from the wall outlet or other power source. Then, contact the retail outlet where you
purchased the SideWinder Force Feedback 2 or an address provided by Microsoft.
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