Safety Precautions - Siemens GIGASET SL55 Manual

Safety precautions

Safety precautions
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
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Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards
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associated with using the telephone.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base
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station or charging cradle.
Fit only the recommended rechargeable batteries (page 99) and ensure
they are of the same type! Do not use other types of batteries or non-recharge-
able batteries, as they could damage health and cause personal injury.
Fit only the approved rechargeable battery pack! Never use a conventional
(non-rechargeable) battery pack as this could damage your health and cause
injury. Use the battery pack recommended in the handset's user guide.
Ensure correct polarity when fitting rechargeable batteries, and use the
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battery type specified in these instructions (you will see polarity symbols in
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the handset's battery compartments).
The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the techni-
cal conditions in your particular environment (e. g. medical practice).
Do not hold the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when the handsfree
function is activated. This can cause severe, permanent hearing damage.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the base station in bathrooms or shower rooms (page 96).
The handset and base station are not watertight.
Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard
(e. g. paint shops).
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them
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the user guide.
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