Important Safety Instructions - AMERITECH vt1933 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When 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
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water,
for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
telephone may fall, causing serious
damage to the telephone.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or 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,
sofa, rug, 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 abused by
persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in
the risk of 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 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, but
take it to a qualified service personnel
when some 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
following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord plug
is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls, that are covered by the
operating instructions because
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
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.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY
BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Use only the appropriate type and
size battery pack specified in
instruction manual provided for this
product.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire. The cell may explode. Check
with State and local codes for
possible special 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 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 instruction manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and battery
charger.
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