Clarity W425 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

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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 anywhere 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.

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.

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 specifically designed for wet locations.

17.Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

18.Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines

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