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Important safety information
12 BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
Posted Facilities
Turn your handheld radio OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
BLASTING AREAS
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn the wireless feature of your
handheld radio OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-
way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Turn your handheld radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly
marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline/petrol stations; below deck
on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Battery: Discard the handheld properly. As the unit contains a lithium-ion battery,
neither the handheld nor the lithium battery should be disposed of in fire.
Dispose of the lithium battery in accordance with the laws and regulations in
your area governing disposal of such cell types. To recharge the battery, use
approved battery chargers only. Keep the battery away from children.
Power source: The charging unit and any other charging units should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and are
intended for indoor use only. Do not use the travel charger or any other charging
Warning: The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, or heat the battery above 60 degrees Celsius. Do not
allow metal objects to contact the battery terminals. Only use a battery that has been
approved by Research In Motion Limited. The use of another battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.