Safety Instructions - BellSouth MH9932 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

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
batteries. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. If necessary, use only a mild soap.
4. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, kitchen sink, wash bowl,
laundry tub, swimming pool, in a wet basement, or anywhere else
where there is water.
5. Do not place this telephone on an unstable cart, stand or table. A fall
could cause serious damage to the phone.
6. 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. Operate this telephone only with the correct electrical voltage shown on the label
or in 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 allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install the
phone where people will walk on the cord.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can increase
the risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind through slots in the phone. 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 take this telephone apart.
When service or repair work is required on this telephone, take it to a
qualified service representative. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly
can cause electric shock when the appliance is 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 product 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.
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