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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 telephone.
3. Do not use this telephone near a bath
tub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool or anywhere else there is water.
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during a storm. There may
be a remote risk of electrical shock
from lightning.
5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
6. Unplug this telephone from the wall out-
lets before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the tele-
phone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Place this telephone on a stable surface.
Serious damage and/or injury may result
if the telephone falls.
8. Do not cover the slots and openings on
this telephone. This telephone should
never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This telephone should
not be placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. Operate this telephone using the electrical
voltage as stated on the base unit or in
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the owner's manual. If you are not sure
of the voltage in your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
10. Do not place anything on the power
cord. Install the telephone where no
one will step or trip on the cord.
11. Do not overload wall outlets or exten-
sion cords as this can increase the risk
of fire or electrical shock.
12. Never push any objects through the
slots in the telephone. They can touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the telephone.
13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not take this phone apart. 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.
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to the manufacturer
under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or
plug is frayed or damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into
the product.
C. If the telephone has been exposed
to rain or water.
D. If the telephone does not operate
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