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■Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never
touch telephone wires or t erminals that are not insulated unl ess
the telephone line has b een disconnected at the wall j ack. Never
install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a
telephone wall jack in a wet location.
■This product must be inst alled near an AC power outlet that i s
easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect
the power cord from the AC power outlet in order to shut off
power completely.
■To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunica tion line cord.
Caution
■Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We
recommend that you use a quality surge prote ction device on the
AC power line and on the teleph one line, or unplug the cords
during a lightnin g storm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equip ment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and in jury to persons, including the
following:
1. Do not use this product near w ater, for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitche n sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming po ol.
2. Avoid using a telephone (o ther than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightn ing.
3. Do not use the telephone to re port a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and b atteries indicated in this
guide. Do not dispose of batt eries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS