Philips LFH 870 Safety, Hearing safety, Important for models supplied with headphones

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2.1Safety

•To avoid a short circuit, do not expose the product to rain or water.

•Do not expose the device to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

•Protect the cables from being pinched, particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the unit.

•Back up your files. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data.

2.1.1 Hearing safety

Observe the following guidelines when using your headphones:

•Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.

•Be careful not to adjust the volume higher as your hearing adapts.

•Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

•You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

•Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle, cycling, or skateboarding, etc. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

Important (for models supplied with headphones):

Philips guarantees compliance with the maximum sound power of its audio players as determined by relevant regulatory bodies, but only with the original model of provided headphones. If these headphones need replacement, we recommend that you contact your retailer to order a Philips model identical to that of the original.

2.2Disposal of your old product

•Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and re-used.

•When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it indicates that the product is covered by the

European Directive 2002/96/EC.

•Become informed about your local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

•Act according to your local rules and do not dispose of old products with normal household waste. The correct disposal of old products will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

•Batteries (including built-in rechargeable batteries) contain substances that may pollute the environment. All batteries should be disposed of at an official collection point.

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