Important Safety Information For Usa And Canada - Philips VOIP841 Manual Del Usuario

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Important Safety Information
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for USA and Canada
Before using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury,
including the the following.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
• Do not use this product near water, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool.
• Do not place this product on an unstable table.
The product may fall and be damaged.
• This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.
• This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the label.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where the
cord will be abused by people walking on it.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
• Avoid using a telephone during a storm or
severe weather with lightning. There may be a
risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use this product to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
• Do not use this product near intensive care
medical equipment or by any people with
pacemakers.
• Due to the radio signals between base station
and handset, wearers of hearing aids may
experience interference in the form of a
humming noise.
Batteries
• Use only the battery type listed in the
instruction manual. Do not use lithium or non-
rechargeable batteries.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they
can explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed.
• Avoid contact with metal objects when
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handling the battery. These objects could make
short circuit across the battery terminals that
could cause the batteries or conductor to
overheat resulting in burns.
• Do not attempt to recharge the battery cell by
heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte
can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or
skin.
• Observe the proper polarity, or direction, of
any battery. Reverse insertion of the battery
cell can result in leakage or explosion.
• Remove the battery cells if you do not plan to
use the product for several months at a time.
• Discard any "dead" batteries because they are
likely to leak into the product.
• Do not store this product or the battery in a
high temperature area. Battery stored in a
freezer or refrigerator should be protected
from condensation during storage and
defrosting. Battery should be stabilized at room
temperature before using.
• Your battery is rechargeable and can be
recycled once it outlives its usefulness.
Depending upon your local and state law, it
might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a
municipal waste system. Check with your local
solid waste company for more information on
your recycling options for the battery cells.
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