User manual THOMSON RT240

[. . . ] If the equipment is powered by the cable, it is best to remove the batteries. Battery power supply • Remove the battery compartment cover. USING THE RADIO • Turn the OFF/ON/VOLUME (4) button clockwise to switch on the radio. [. . . ] Disposing of batteries at the end of their life In order to respect the environment, do not throw used batteries out with household waste. Dispose of them at your nearest recycling centre or at a used battery collection point. WARNING CONCERNING USE AND INSTALLATION ATTENTION: To avoid all risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity. Therefore, the appliance should not be used near a water supply point or in a humid location (bathroom, swimming pool, sink, etc). ATTENTION: Never immerse the appliance in water or in any liquid whatsoever. €¢ Do not place the appliance in full sunlight, close to heating equipment or any heat source, or in a location subject to excessive dust or mechanical shocks. €¢ Do not place any object that produces heat (candle, ash tray, etc. €¢ Place the appliance on a surface that is flat, rigid and stable. €¢ Install the appliance in a location with sufficient ventilation to avoid internal overheating. €¢ Do not obstruct the appliance’s ventilation openings. €¢ Do not install the appliance on a soft surface, such as a carpet or blanket, that might block the ventilation openings. €¢ This appliance is not a toy; do not allow children to use it unsupervised. €¢ Never let children insert foreign objects into the appliance. €¢ Due to the effect of electrostatic and/or fast electrical transient phenomena, the product may not operate properly and will need to be reset by the user. €¢ The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it must remain readily operable. For the appliance to be completely disconnected from the electrical power supply, the mains plug of the apparatus must be unplugged completely from the wall socket. €¢ Disconnect the appliance from the power source: - If it is not going to be used for a long time, - If there is a thunderstorm, - If it isn’t working properly. €¢ If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid any danger. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive products or solvents that may damage the appliance’s surface. ATTENTION: Never immerse the appliance in water or in any liquid whatsoever. €¢ If it is not used for a long time, unplug the appliance and remove the batteries. [. . . ]