Product Safety Guide
MFC-J2340DW / MFC-J2740DW / MFC-J3540DW / MFC-J3940DW / MFC-J5340DW / MFC-J5740DW / MFC-J5855DW /
MFC-J5955DW / MFC-J6540DW / MFC-J6555DW / MFC-J6740DW / MFC-J6940DW / MFC-J6955DW / MFC-J6957DW
Read this guide before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any maintenance,
and ensure that you follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. If you have
concerns about how to use your product safely after reading this guide, contact Brother customer
service or your local Brother dealer. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased
risk of personal injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or
suffocation. Brother shall not be liable for the damage caused where the product owner has failed
to follow the instructions set out in this guide or on the product.
For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's
Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.
Symbols and Conventions
Used in the Documentation
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in damage to property or loss of
product functionality.
NOTE
NOTE specifies the operating environment,
conditions for installation, or special
conditions of use.
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
This icon indicates that flammable
sprays must not be used.
This icon indicates that organic
solvents such as alcohol, or other
liquids must not be used.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the
possibility of a fire.
This icon alerts you to the
possibility of being injured by
moving parts.
This icon alerts you to the areas
that contain moving parts.
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