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Intended Use for Overhead Projectors

Important Notice
Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use.

Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of time from the date of purchase (length of warranty period varies by model number). 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M's option, to replace or repair the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted.

Intended Use
Before operating your Overhead Projector, please become familiar with the features and functionality of the unit. The 3M™ Overhead Projectors are designed, built and tested for use indoors, using 3M brand lamps and nominal local voltages. The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation or different voltages has not been tested, and could damage the projector or peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

  1. Read and understand all instructions before using. Pay particular attention to areas where this symbol is shown.
  2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
  3. ! Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
  4. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged — until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
  5. ! Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled or contact hot surfaces.
  6. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
  7. Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing and when not in use. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
  8. ! Let appliance cool completely before putting away or when replacing lamp. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.
  9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.
  10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it to a qualified technician when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently.
  11. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
  12. Connect the appliance to a grounded outlet.
  13. Disconnect the unit from its source of supply before replacing the projection lamp.
  14. ! The unit is equipped with optical lenses and should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
  15. Keep ventilation openings free of any obstructions.
  16. The unit is assembled with a special power cable that, if damaged, must be replaced by the same type of cable. This power cable can be ordered from your local 3M Visual Systems Division Dealer and must be installed by a serviceman.