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Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation. Brother shall not be liable for damage caused where the product owner has failed to follow instructions set out in this guide.
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine. Bold Bold typeface identifies the dial WARNING pad numbers of the WARNING indicates a potentially Touchpanel and buttons on hazardous situation which, if not avoided, your computer screen.
This manual has been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information at the time of publication. The information contained in this manual may be subject to change. For the latest manual, please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Choose a safe location for your machine Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free from shocks and vibrations, such as a desk.
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• DO NOT place your machine next to sources of interference, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless telephones. Doing so may interfere with the operation of the machine’s electronic components.
General precautions WARNING Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these plastic bags away from babies and children. Plastic bags are not toys. For users with pacemakers This machine generates a weak magnetic field. If you experience any unusual symptoms with your pacemaker while near the machine, move away from the machine and consult a doctor immediately.
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Some areas of the machine can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force. Take care when placing your hand in the areas shown in the illustrations. (MFC-J4710DW) When adjusting the lower tray size from A3, Legal or Ledger to the original size, take care not to pinch your fingers in the gaps or slots at the bottom of the tray to avoid injury.
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DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing so may cause injury to your fingers by cutting them on the edge of the machine. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover, the Jam Clear Cover, manual feed slot cover or control panel.
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(MFC-J4710DW) When carrying the machine, remove the lower tray if it has been extended to hold large paper such as A3, Legal or ledger size paper. The weight of the paper could cause the lower tray to fall and cause injury to you. Do not remove the serial number and instruction labels that are affixed to the machine.
Connecting the machine safely WARNING There are high-voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you access the inside of the machine, including for routine maintenance such as cleaning, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket as well as any telephone (RJ-11) (MFC models only) or Ethernet (Network models only) cables from the machine.
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DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this machine where people may step on the cord. Doing so may cause an electrical shock or fire. Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any type of extension cord.
WARNING If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, there may be the possibility of an electric shock. Unplug the machine from the power socket and call Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. CAUTION If the machine becomes unusually hot, releases smoke, generates any strong smells, or if you accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
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Important Information for Australia Important safety instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the outside of the machine and the scanner glass.
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16 Unplug this product from the electrical socket and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ...
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Important Information for New Zealand Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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15 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician. 16 This product is equipped with a 3-wire earthed plug. This plug will fit into only an earthed socket.
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27 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances. This condition typically applies to 56 kbit/s modems and facsimile machines operating at >14.4 kbit/s.
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Please refer all servicing to our Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has been included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service.
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16 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord is damaged or frayed. If the product has been spilled by liquid. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ...
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THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR. Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public telecommunication lines in another country.
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This will benefit the environment for all. For detailed information, please refer to the following Brother India website: <<http://welcome.brother.com/in-en.html>>...
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The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. For Taiwan...
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