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Appendix B
Important safety information
• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-
cadmium or 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.
• 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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