ROLAND MA-10A
Owner's Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The q symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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� Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner�s Manual. ..........................................................................................................
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� Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! ..........................................................................................................
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� Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. ..........................................................................................................
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� Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest EDIROL/ Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL/ Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. ..........................................................................................................
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� This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. ..........................................................................................................
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� Never use or store the unit in places that are: � Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are � Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are � Humid; or are � Exposed to rain; or are � Dusty; or are � Subject to high levels of vibration. ..........................................................................................................

� Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ..........................................................................................................
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� In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ..........................................................................................................
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� Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ..........................................................................................................

� Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. ..........................................................................................................
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� The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. ..........................................................................................................

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