Safety Precautions - Toshiba 13A24 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV.This manual will
help you use the many exciting featuresof your new TV.
Before operating the TV, please read this raanual
corapietemy,and keep it nearby for future reference.
Safety Precautions
WARNUNG
TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF FiRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAiN OR MOisTURE.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not use the polarized plug with an e×tension
cord, receptacJe, or other outlet unless the
hJades can be inserted corapJeteJy to prevent
blade e×posure.
NOTE TO CATVUNSTALLERS UN THEUSA
This is a reminder to call the CATV system instalbr's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC,which
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For
additional antenna grounding information, see
items 25 and 28 on page 4.
NOTUCE OF POSSUBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS
ONTV PUCTURE TUBE
If a fixed (non-moving} pattera remains on the TV
screen for long periods of time, the image carl
become permanently engrained in the picture
tube. This type of damage is NOT COVERED
BY YOUR WARRANTY° See item 33 on page 4.
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Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy
your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:
The issue
C3If youare like mostconsumers, y ouhavea TVin yourhome.
Many homes,in fact, havemorethan one TV.
C3Thehometheaterentertainmentexperience is a growing
trend,and largerTVsare popuIarpurchases: h owever, they
are not aiwayssupported on the proper TVstands.
C3Sometimes TVsare improperlysecuredor inappropriately
situatedon dressers,bookcases, s heIves,desks,audio
speakers, c hests,or carts. As a result,TVsmayfall over,
causing unnecessary injury.
Toshiba Cares!
Theconsumelebctronics industry
is committedto makinghome
entertainmentenjoyabb and safe.
TheConsumerElectronics
Associationformed the Home
Entertainment S upportSafety
Committee, c omprisedof TVand
consumerebctronics furniture
manufacturers, t o advocate
chiIdren'ssafetyand educate
consumers andtheirfamilbsabout
safety.
Tune into Safety
C3Onesize doesNOTfit all! Use
appropriatefurniture Iargeenoughto
supportthe weight of your TV [andother
ebctronic components}.
C3Use appropriateangIebraces,straps,and anchorsto
secureyourfurniture to the wall (but neverscrewanything
directlyinto the TV).
C3Carefullyread and understandthe otherenclosed
instructionsfor proper useof this product.
C3Do not allow childrento climb on or playwith furniture
and TVs.
C3Avoidplacingany item on top of your TV (suchas a VCR,
remotecontrol,or toy} that a curiouschild rnayreachfor.
C3Rernember t hat childrencan becomeexcitedwhilewatching
a programand can potentiallypush or pull a TVover.
C3Shareour safety messageaboutthis hidden hazardof the
home with your family and friends. Thank you!
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