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12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d.) If the product does not operate normally by
follow
ing the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls
that are covered by the operating
instructions because improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and may
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to normal operation.
e.) If the product has been dropped or physi-
cally has been damaged.
f.) If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cord-
less type) during a thunderstorm. There may be
a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
15. Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed
if the keypad is locked.
BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric
shock, and to properly dispose of batteries,
please read and understand the following
instructions.
CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL
WASTE.
1. Only use the batteries specified for use with
this product.
2. DO NOT USE NICKEL CADMIUM OR LITHIUM
BATTERIES, or mix batteries of different sizes or
from different manufacturers in this product.
DO NOT USE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the
cells may explode. Do not expose batteries to
water. Check with local codes for special dis-
posal instructions.
4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may
be toxic if swallowed.
5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in
order not to short the batteries with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The
batteries or conducting material may overheat
and cause burns or fire.
6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identi-
fied for use with, this product only in accord-
ance with the instructions and limitations spec-
ified in the user’s manual. Do not attempt to
charge the batteries with any means other than
that specified in the users manual.
7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on
both the charger and handset.
