Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and /or injury, always follow these basic
safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone.
3. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning or replacing the Battery Pack. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this telephone near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. Place this telephone on a table surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the
telephone falls.
6. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This telephone should not be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the Base Unit of the telephone or
the Owner’s Manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
8. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will step or trip on
the cord.
9. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electric
shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind through slots in the telephone. They could 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 telephone.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this telephone. 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. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when
the telephone is subsequently used.
12. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and consult a qualified service representative in any of
the following situations:
A. When the power supply cord is frayed or damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the telephone.
C. If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the telephone to normal operation.
E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
Safety Instructions
F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak
14. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
15. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
16. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
17.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Battery Safety
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if the BATTERY PACK is replaced with incorrect type. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type. To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury, read and follow
these instructions:
1. Use only the following type and size of BATTERY PACK;
Cordless Telephone Battery pack
3.6V, 600mAh
U.S. Electronics Inc.
Ni-MH Battery pack: Model B655
2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. It may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. Electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the Battery Pack to prevent shorting the Battery Pack with conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The Battery Pack or with conductive materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The Battery Pack or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the Battery pack provided with (or identified for use with )this telephone only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack and Battery Charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
The telephone that you have purchased contains a rechargeable BATTERY PACK. The BATTERY
PACK is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
dispose of this BATTERY PACK into the municipal waste stream. Check with you local solid waste
officials for details in your area for proper disposal.
