To use the machine safely

Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.

WARNING

There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.

DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.

Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.

This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power completely.

Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine and drum units. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children.

DO NOT use flammable substances near the machine. DO NOT use any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. See Routine maintenance for how to clean the machine.

DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free soft cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.

This machine is heavy and weighs approximately 22.9 kg. To prevent injuries when moving or lifting this machine, make sure to use at least two people. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you set the machine back down.

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to people, including the following:

1.	DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2.	Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3.	DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4.	DO NOT dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
5.	We DO NOT advise using an extension lead.
6.	Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.
7.	If any cables become damaged, disconnect your machine, and contact your Brother dealer.
8.	DO NOT place any objects on the machine, or obstruct the air vents.
9.	This product should be connected to an adjacent grounded AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

	After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the top or back cover (back output tray) of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
	To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover, the scanner, or the top cover as shown in the illustrations.
	To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.

IMPORTANT

The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.

Important safety instructions

Read all of these instructions.

Save them for later reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for cleaning.

DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

Slots and openings in the casing at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided.

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 or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having two or three pins. This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug.

Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.

10.

DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people can walk on the cord.

11.

Use the product in a well-ventilated area.

12.

The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 5 metres.

DO NOT share the same power circuit with other high powered appliances, such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder, and so on. If you cannot avoid using the machine with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.

Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.

13.

DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes.

14.

Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.

15.

Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother 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.
•	If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
•	If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
•	If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

16.

To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector).

17.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:

•	DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet basement.
•	DO NOT use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
•	DO NOT use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak.

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