Safety Information - Garmin Forerunner 301 Owner's Manual

Safety Information

WARNING: Always consult your physician before beginning or
modifying any exercise program. If you have a pacemaker or other
implanted electronic device, consult your physician prior to using a
heart rate monitor.
CAUTION: The Forerunner and heart rate monitor are consumer
devices, not medical devices, and could suffer from interference from
external electrical sources. The heart rate readings are for reference
only and no responsibility can be accepted for the consequences of
any erroneous readings.
WARNING: The Forerunner 301 contains a lithium-ion rechargeable
battery. The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge out of the unit,
disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.
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 Forerunner 301 is a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or
misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE
THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED
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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: Use the Forerunner 301 at your own risk. To reduce the
risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects
of this Owner's Manual. When in actual use, carefully compare
indications from the Forerunner 301 to all available navigation
sources, including information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings,
charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before
continuing navigation.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided
in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any
questions or would like additional information, please refer to our
Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
The Forerunner has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever
encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized
Garmin dealer for repairs.
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