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Garmin eTrex H - Hiking GPS Receiver Safety And Product Information

Important safety and product information
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Important Safety and

Product Information

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in an accident or collision
resulting in death or serious injury.
Installation and Operation Warnings
When installing the device in a vehicle, place the
device securely so it does not obstruct the driver's
view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, the foot pedals,
or the transmission levers. Do not place the device
in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.)
Do not mount
where the
driver's field
of vision is
Do not mount in front of an
blocked.
airbag field of deployment.
The windshield mount may not stay attached to
the windshield in all circumstances. Do not place
the mount where it will become a distraction if
the mount should become detached. Keep your
windshield clean to help ensure that the mount stays
on the windshield.
Always use your best judgement, and operate the
vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted
by the device while driving, and always be fully
WarnIng
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the
amount of time spent viewing the device screen
while driving.
Do not input destinations, change settings, or access
any functions requiring prolonged use of the device
controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting such operations.
When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the device to all available navigation
sources, including road signs, road closures,
road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, and other factors that may affect safety
while driving. For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies before continuing navigation, and
defer to posted road signs and road conditions.
The device is designed to provide route suggestions.
It is not a replacement for driver attentiveness and
good judgement. Do not follow route suggestions
if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver or
would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation.
Health Warning
This product, its packaging, and its components
contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This
notice is provided in accordance with California's
Proposition 65. See
www.garmin.com/prop65
more information.

Battery Warnings

Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. If
these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may
experience a shortened life span or may present a
risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
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Summary of Contents for Garmin eTrex H - Hiking GPS Receiver

  • Page 1: Product Information

    California’s • The windshield mount may not stay attached to Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 the windshield in all circumstances. Do not place more information. the mount where it will become a distraction if Battery Warnings the mount should become detached.
  • Page 2: Map Data Information

    Always mount your • Keep the batteries away from children. Garmin device in a location that does not obstruct the • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the driver’s view of the road. Garmin does not assume any batteries.
  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, This Garmin product is warranted to be free from pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits defects in materials or workmanship for one year from are designed to provide reasonable protection against the date of purchase.
  • Page 4 ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO online auction. YOU. International purchases: A separate warranty may Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace be provided by international distributors for devices (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement purchased outside the United States depending on product) the device or software or offer a full the country.

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