6CleaningRefer to the precautions section of this manual (page 3) for acomplete description of a safe method for cleaning the exterior ofthe console.INSTALLATIONWater and moistureDo not use the powerline operated console near water – forexample, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near aswimming pool.Power cord protectionRoute the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on orpinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particularattention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cordexits from the console.VentilationThe slots and openings in the console exterior are provided fornecessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the console,and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings mustnever be blocked or covered.– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or othermaterials.– Never block the slots and openings by placing the console on abed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.AccessoriesDo not place the console on an unstable cart, stand, bracket ortable. The console may fall, causing serious injury to a child or anadult, and serious damage to the console.Use only the vertical or horizontal stand or other accessoriesrecommended by the manufacturer to stabilize the console.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause theappliance and cart combination to overturn.For your protection, please read these safety instructionscompletely before operating the PlayStation®2 console, andkeep this manual for future reference.Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructionson the console, or those described in the instruction manualand adhere to them.USEPower sourcesThis console should be operated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of thetype of electrical power supplied to your home, consult yourdealer or local power company. For those units designed tooperate from battery power, or other sources, refer to theoperating instructions.Grounding or polarizationThe console is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (aplug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fitinto the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If youare unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing theplug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician tohave a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purposeof the polarized plug by forcing it in.OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords or conveniencereceptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire orelectric shock.Liquid and foreign objectsNever push objects of any kind, other than authorized items, intothe console openings as they may touch dangerous voltage pointsor short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.Never spill liquid of any kind on the console.AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer,as they may cause hazards.Important safeguards
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