Safety Information - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

CAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 296 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully
review and understand all aspects of this Owner' s Manual – and thoroughly practice operation using
Simulator Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP
296 to all available navigation sources, including information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings,
charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS
PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED
FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION
OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY
FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.
CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of au-
thorized government charts, not replace them. Only offi cial government charts and notices to mariners
contain all information needed for save navigation – and, as always, the user is responsible for their
prudent use.
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most
complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright
messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to
some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data
is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which
could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 296 is
a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and
therefore become unsafe.
Introduction

Safety Information

WARNING: The GPSMAP 296 contains a lithium ion
rechargeable battery. The battery used in this device may
present a risk of fi re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
recharge out of the unit, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C),
or incinerate.
WARNING: If original battery must be removed for
replacement, dispose of used battery properly. Contact your
local waste disposal department for information on proper
disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Keep used battery away from
children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fi re.
WARNING: Only replace with Garmin Lithium-Ion Battery
Pack (Garmin Part Number 010-10517-00). Use of another
battery may present a risk of fi re or explosion.
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