Appendix
Important safety information
Rechargeable batteries:
This product contains either nickel-
cadmium or nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exer-
cise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short
circuit with conductive material such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery
charger.
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Nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries:
Dispose of
these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture.
Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they
could release caustic material which could cause injury.
The RBRC
™
Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating
in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-metal-hydride
rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United
States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of
replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8-
BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent re-
search entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference
between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac
pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
WTR recommends to physicians that:
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