18 General Precautions
During maintenance or inspection
Warning
y Never attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the equipment by yourself. You could cause a fire or get an electric
shock.
Always contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of the internal parts of the equipment.
y Do not let liquids such as water and oil get into the system when cleaning the floor. This could cause a fire and give
you an electric shock.
Caution
y Always keep the plug and outlet clean. Prevent them from accumulating dust and dirt. This could cause a fire and give
you an electric shock due to the heat released by electric leakage.
Other points
y Do not use such solvents as thinner or alcohol when cleaning the surface of the equipment.
- This could warp the shape of the surface or leave it discolored.
- When using a chemical cleaning pad to clean it, pay attention to any cautionary points.
When handling supplies
Warning
y Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges. This could cause an explosion. Do not dispose of used toner cartridges.
Contact your service representative.
Other points
y Read this manual carefully to replace the toner cartridge using the correct procedure. An improper procedure could
cause toner leakage or scattering.
y Do not open the toner cartridge forcibly. This could cause toner leakage or scattering.
y Keep the toner cartridge out of the reach of children.
y If toner is spilt on your clothes, wash it off with cold water. Your clothes will be stained with toner and it will not come out
if you use warm water.
y If toner leaks from the toner cartridge, be careful not to inhale or touch it.
First-aid measures
If you inhale or touch toner, etc; carry out the following treatment.
y Inhalation: Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. Contact a physician if there is any difficulty in breathing or other
signs of distress.
y Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Wash clothing before reuse. If irritation occurs or is persistent, seek medical attention.
y Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a physician.
y Ingestion: Dilute stomach contents with several glasses of water.