Appendix D
Important safety information
Rechargeable batteries:
This product contains nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise 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
research 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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