Important Safety Instructions

conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.

•Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries: Must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of them in household garbage. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out

of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1 800 8BATTERY for locations accepting spent Nickel-Cadmium Batteries. Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punc- tured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

•Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caus- tic material which could cause injury.

Precautions for Users of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers

Cardiac Pacemakers (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones):

Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between por- table wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,WTR had recommended to physicians that: