Precautions!
Before you read anything else, please observe the following:
Warning!
Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be
waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to
the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning
•
This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.
• Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.
• The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
•
Do not
short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery used
in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to
charge this battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using
another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery
to explode.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride
Batteries Must Be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly
Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, and injury to persons:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. To protect the product from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
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 and extension cords, as this can
result in the risk of fire or electrical 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 that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
product. Take it to qualified service personnel 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 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 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 when 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 repair work by a qualified technician.)
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
Additional Battery Safety Precautions
Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the
battery, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the
owner’s manual.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check the Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposal package
insert for disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with
this product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the owner¬s manual provided for
this product.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and
battery charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Important Electrical Considerations
Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm
is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring
and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.
Warning!
Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an
electrical storm.
The FCC Wants You To Know
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as
detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate
this product. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone
service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line
service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation commission
for information.)
Range
Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range
by transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications
set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a
maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends
upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors
limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables
in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to
be used as a means of comparison against other range claims.
P R E C A U T I O N S & W A R R A N T Y
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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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