Important Safety Instructions - Bose SoundLink Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Please read this owner's guide carefully and keep for future reference.
WARNINGS
• DON'T use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.
• To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level.
• Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones in your ears, then turn the volume
up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.
• DON'T use your headphones while driving or at any time the inability to hear outside surrounding
sounds may present a danger to yourself or others.
• DO focus on your safety and that of others if you use the headphones while engaging in any activity re-
quiring your attention, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near traffic, a construction site or railroad,
etc. Remove the headphones or adjust your volume to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including
alarms and warning signals.
• DON'T use mobile phone adapters to connect headphones to airplane seat jacks as this could result in
personal injury such as burns or property damage due to overheating. Remove and disconnect immediately
if you experience a warming sensation or loss of audio.
• DON'T submerge or expose for extended period to water or wear while participating in water sports, i.e.
swimming, waterskiing, surfing, etc.
• DON'T drop, sit on or allow the headphones to be immersed in water.
• DON'T expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids such
as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any
part of the system. Exposure to liquids may create a failure and/or fire hazard.
• DON'T place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
• The battery pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• In the event of a battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
• Batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer's
instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions.
• Removal of the chargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified
professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer.
WARNING:
This product contains magnetic material. Contact your physician if you have questions on whether this
might affect the operation of your implantable medical device.
CAUTION
Do not make unauthorized alterations to the product; doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compli-
ance, system performance, and may void the warranty.
NOTE
Use this product only with an agency approved power supply meeting local regulatory requirements
(ex. UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an
appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources,
human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact
your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.
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