•Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in Telstra White pages directory.
•Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
•Do not use this product near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers.
•Due to the radio signals between base station and POD, wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of a humming noise.
•This product can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV sets, radios, computers and microwave ovens if placed too close.
•This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power fails. Always have a corded telephone available to be able to make and receive calls to emergency services.
•To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
BATTERIES
•Disconnect the product from wall outlet when replacing the battery pack.
•Use only the battery pack type listed in the Owner’s Manual. Do not use lithium batteries.
•Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire, as they can explode. Check with local codes for battery disposal regulations.
•Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed.
•Avoid contact with rings, bracelets, keys or other metal objects when handling the battery pack. These objects could short out the batteries or cause the conductor to overheat resulting in burns.
•Do not attempt to recharge the battery pack by heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or skin.
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•Observe the proper polarity, or direction, of any battery. Reverse insertion of the battery pack can cause charging, and can result in leakage or explosion.
•Remove the battery pack if you do not plan to use the product for several months at a time. The batteries could leak over that time.
•Discard any “dead” battery packs as soon as possible because they are likely to leak into the product.
•Do not store this product or the battery pack in a high temperature area. Battery packs stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Battery packs should be stabilized at room temperature before using.
•Your battery pack is rechargeable and can be recycled once it outlives its usefulness. Depending upon your local and state law, it might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste company for more information on your recycling options for the battery pack.
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