Important Safeguards
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Important Safeguards
Always follow these important safeguards:
1Read all of these instructions before using your unit.
2Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub, sink or swim-
ming pool.
3Avoid using the telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lighting.
4Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this unit.
5Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dis-
pose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instruction.
6Plug the power cord only into a 3-
conductor (grounded) outlet rated for at
least 15 amperes.
• Never ground the power cord to a
gas pipe or a water pipe.
•Keep the power cord away from hot
surfaces.
•Avoid using an extension cord if at all
possible. If you must use an
extension cord, use only a 3-
conductor cord rated for at least 15
amperes. Cords rated for less might overh ea t and become a fire hazard.
•Do not operate your unit if any part of it is damaged, or if any part has
been dropped, until it is checked by a qualified technician.
7Do not install your unit in areas that are:
•Damp or humid
•Exposed to direct sunlight
•Extremely dusty
•Poorly ventilated
•Subject to extreme temperature or humidity changes. For example,
don’t locate your copier near an air conditioner or heater.
8Install your unit with space around it to provide adequate ventilation.
9Do not place the unit near a television or radio. If the unit is too close it