IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE
EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND
INJURY TO PERSONS, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
telephone jack and power outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water; for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming
pool, or in a wet basement.
5. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and
the back and bottom are provided for
ventilation, to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on the
bed, 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
installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. 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 dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be damaged by
persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets extension
cords, as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
10.Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots, as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts. This could result
in fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on this
product.
11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble this product. Instead,
when some repair work is required, take
the unit to a qualified technician. Opening
or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
12.Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally and proper operating
instructions have been followed,
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 product to
normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or
cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Avoid using telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
15.Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose
of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES
CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of fire or personal injury, read
and follow these instructions.:
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
1. Use only a Southwestern Bell
Freedom Phone®
approved
battery pack in the handset of
your cordless telephone.
FOR HANDSET UNIT:
GP35AAAK3BMX 3.6V 350mAHr
or
GP40AAAH3BMX 3.6V 400mAHr
GPI International Ltd.
2. Do not open or mutilate the
battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic
if swallowed.
3. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery
with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets and keys. The
battery or conduction material
may overheat and cause burns.
4. Charge the battery (ies) provided
with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with
the instructions and limitations
specified in this manual.
5. Observe proper polarity
orientation between the Battery
Pack and battery charger.
The EPA certified RBRC®*
Battery Recycling Seal on
the nickel-cadmium (Ni-
Cd) battery indicates that
Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® Retail Sales is voluntarily
participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United
States or Canada. The RBRC®
program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may
be illegal in your areas. Please call 1-
800-8-BATTERY for information on
Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans / restrictions in your area.
Southwestern Bell Freedom
Phone® Retail Sales involvement in
this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our
natural resources.
*RBRC® is a registered trademark of
the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.
