Sysmex XP-300 2-1
Safety Information
Revised February 2013
2. Safety Information
Before operating this instrument, carefully read “2. Safety
Information” as well as other instructions in this manual.
2.1 General information
• Keep your hair, fingers and pieces of your clothing
away from the instrument while it is running.
You may get injured by getting them caught in the
instrument.
• Should the instrument emit unusual odors or smoke,
turn the main power switch OFF immediately and
unplug the power cable. Using the instrument any
further bears the risk of fire, electric shock or
personnel injury. Contact your local Sysmex
representative immediately for inspection.
• Should the instrument leak fluid, turn OFF the main
power switch immediately, and unplug the power
cable. Using the instrument any further bears the risk
of short circuit, fire, electrical shock or personnel
injury. Contact your local Sysmex representative for
inspection.
• Do not spill liquids such as blood samples or reagent,
nor put metal objects such as staples or paper clips
on the instrument. This could cause a short-circuit or
smoke. In the event of the instrument failure, turn the
main power switch OFF immediately and unplug the
power cable. Contact your local Sysmex
representative for inspection.
• The operator should not touch any electrical circuitry
inside the cover. The danger of electric shock is
particularly high when one’s hands are wet.
• This instrument must not be connected to a power
outlet rated at anything other than specified in the
rating plate.
Please note that the instrument must be grounded.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Avoid damage to the power cable. Do not place any
appliances on the power cable. Do not pull on the
power cord.
• Turn the power supply OFF before connecting
peripheral devices such as a host computer or
handheld bar code reader.
• Before operating this instrument, carefully read this
manual. Keep this manual for further reference.
• This instrument must only be installed as instructed
in this manual.