User Guide

Smith Corona Corporation Important Information — 9-1
Important Information
Safe Operating Recommendations
To avoid unnecessary operator injury or damage to the machine, please review the following
recommendations.
USE THE CORRECT VOLTAGE to avoid electrical short circuiting, overheating or shocks. If in
doubt, check the electrical rating label affixed to the unit. Smith Corona does not recommend
attaching your unit to any power source other than that which is indicated on the original electric
rating label of the machine. Smith Corona does not recommend the use of a voltage converter.
THE UNIT SHOULD BE PLUGGED into an outlet which is nearby and easily accessible.
ALWAYS HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED by a qualified service technician. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, never insert metal objects such as screwdrivers, paper clips, nail
files, etc. inside the unit. For safety’s sake, never place any object inside the unit.
BEFORE REACHING INTO THE CARRIER PATH AREA, always switch to standby or off,
depending on the model.
KEEP FINGERS, HAIR, JEWELRY, etc. away from the carrier area when in operation.
IF THE UNIT IS DROPPED, the insulation system may be disturbed. Have the unit checked by a
qualified service technician before using it again.
DO NOT remove the housing from the unit.
AVOID PLACING THE UNIT near an excessively warm or humid location.
IF LIQUIDS ARE SPILLED OR SPLASHED on the unit, immediately unplug it. Have the unit
checked by a qualified service technician.
BEFORE CLEANING any part of your unit, make sure it is unplugged.
WHEN FINISHED TYPING, switch to Standby or Off. Unplug unit if it is not to be used for an
extended period. Unplug unit for a complete cut from the main electrical circuit.
DO NOT place the unit where sunlight or bright light will fall directly on the display.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do NOT expose unit to rain or moisture.

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