Safety Instructions - Clarity XL50 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink
or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool or any where
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
outlets before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners
on the telephone. 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.
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9. Operate this telephone using the
electrical voltage as stated on the
base unit or 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
extension 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.
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D. If the telephone does not
operate normally by following
the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment
may require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore
the telephone to normal
operation.
E. If the telephone has been
dropped or the case has been
damaged.
F. If the telephone exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
15. Never install telephone wiring during
a lightning storm.
16. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifcally
designed for wet locations.
17. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the tele
phone line has been disconnected at
the network interface.
18. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.

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FOR BATTERIES
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
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1. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire as it may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes and
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
3. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery
with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets and keys. The battery
or conduction material may over-
heat and cause burns.
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