Philips PET1030 Manual page 18

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
To establish a safe volume level:
• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, without distortion.
Listen for reasonable periods of time:
• Prolonged exposure to sound, even at normally "safe" levels, can
also cause hearing loss.
• Be sure to use your equipment reasonably and take appropriate
breaks.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using
your headphones.
• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's
around you.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in poten-
tially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle,
cycling, skateboarding, etc.; it may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in many areas.
• Important (for models with by-packed headphones): Philips guar-
antees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio
players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies only with
the original model of provided headphones. In case this one
needs replacement, we recommend that you contact your retail-
er to order a model identical to that of the original provided by
Philips.
• Traffic safety: do not use while driving or cycling as you may
cause an accident.
• Do not expose to excessive heat caused by heating equipment
or direct sunlight.
• This product is not waterproof: do not allow your player to be