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9. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
10. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
11. Slots and openings in the telephone’s
cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-
vided for ventilation. To protect the tele-
phone from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in instal-
lation unless proper ventilation is pro-
vided.
12. This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your local power com-
pany.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be stepped on.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and exten-
sion cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product. Take it to
a qualified serviceman when service or
repair work is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incor-
rect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the product is subsequently
used.
17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified services
personnel under the following condi-
tions:
• When the power cord plug is damaged
or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the prod-
uct.
• If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
• If the product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are cov-
ered by the operating instructions
because improper adjustments of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a quali-
fied technician to restore the product to
normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance.
18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak while in the vicinity of the leak.
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