To use the machine safely

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

Note

If there are faxes in the machine's memory, you need to print them or save them before you unplug the machine from the AC power outlet for more than 24 hours. (To print the faxes in memory, see Printing a fax from the memory. To save the faxes in memory, see Transferring faxes to another fax machine or Transferring faxes to your PC .)

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.

DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.

DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner cover. Doing this may cause injury.

DO NOT put your hands in front of the machine under the scanner cover. Doing this may cause injury.

DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover. Doing this may cause injury.

DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.

When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the unit as shown in the illustration. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover.

DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.

If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.

If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.

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.

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.

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.

Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.

DO NOT use the machine if the power cord is frayed or damaged, doing so may cause a fire.

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric 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.

Important safety instructions

Read all of these instructions.

Save them for later reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

DO NOT use this product near water.

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 cabinet and 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.

Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug having a third (grounded) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded plug.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions:

•	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.

13.

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

14.

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.

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