Appendix
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Important safety information
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may
appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this
product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
Safety information
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Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.
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Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric
shock from lightning.
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Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark
may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is
replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical
circuit. In an inadequately ventilated environment, the user should not plug the phone into
a power outlet, nor put a charged handset into the cradle where there are concentrations
of flammable or flame-supporting gases. A spark in such an environment could create a
fire or explosion. Such environments may include: medical use of oxygen without adequate
ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
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Do not use this product near water or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet
basement or shower, nor next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, and laundry tub.
Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any
liquid, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it
has dried thoroughly.
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Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords.
Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
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If this product does not operate normally, see the
Troubleshooting
section on pages
133-141 of this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is
damaged, refer to the
Limited warranty
section on pages 148-149. Do not open this
product except as directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it
incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
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Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (pages 10-11). Do not burn or
puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.
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The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling,
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
Cautions:
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Use only the power adapters provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit
our website at
or call
1 (800) 222-3111
. In
Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268
.
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Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/
BT283342). To order, visit our website at
or call
1 (800) 222-3111
. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268
.
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To prevent risk of fire or battery explosion, replace with the correct battery type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
