Important Safety Information; Safety Information - AT&T CL2909 User Manual

Appendix C

Important safety information

This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing
instructions that may appear in this user's manual. Always follow basic safety
precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or
electric shock.

Safety information

• Read and understand all instructions in the user's manual. Observe all
markings on the product.
• Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight
chance of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas
leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where gas
is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the telephone base is
also away from the area.
• Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example,
do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool,
bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays
for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any
line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has
dried thoroughly.
• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over
any line or power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
• If this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting
section on pages 30-32 of this user's manual. If you cannot solve the
problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty on
pages 38-40. Do not open this product except as may be directed in your
user's manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may
expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
• If this product has replaceable batteries, replace batteries only as
described in your user's manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries—they
contain caustic chemicals. (Refer to Battery Installation on page 4).
• If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug
with one wide prong, it may not fit in outlets that are not polarized. Do
not defeat the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet, the
outlet should be replaced by an electrician.
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