alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, Telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe systems, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician, as appropriate. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is Z.
Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. This telephone connects to the telephone network under the connecting arrangement code CA11A.
15.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1.READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2.FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT.
3.UNPLUG THE PRODUCT FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING. DO NOT USE LIQ- UID CLEANER OR AEROSOL CLEANERS. USE A DAMP CLOTH FOR CLEANING.
4.DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER, FOR EXAMPLE: NEAR A BATHTUB, WASH BOWL, KITCHEN SINK OR LAUNDRY TUB, IN A WET BASEMENT, OR NEAR A SWIMMING POOL.
5.DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
6.SLOTS AND OPENINGS IN THE CABINET AND THE BACK OF BOTTOM ARE PROVIDED FOR VENTILATION. THESE OPENINGS MUST NOT BE BLOCKED OR COVERED. THE OPENINGS SHOULD NEVER BE BLOCKED BY PLACING THE PRODUCT ON A BED, SOFA, RUG OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR SURFACE. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED NEAR OR OVER A RADIATOR OR HEAT REGISTER. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN A
7.NEVER PUSH OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO THIS PRODUCT THROUGH CABINET SLOTS AS THEY MAY TOUCH DANGEROUS VOLTAGE POINTS OR CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. NEVER SPILL LIQUID OF ANY KIND ON THE PRODUCT.
8.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS PRODUCT. IF SER- VICE IS NECESSARY, SEND OR TAKE THE TELEPHONE TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE FACILITY. OPENING OR REMOVING COVERS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR OTHER RISKS. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS SUBSEQUENTLY USED.
9.UNPLUG THIS PRODUCT FROM THE WALL OUTLET AND REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
•IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED OR FRAYED
•ID LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED INTO THE PRODUCT
•IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR WATER
•IF THE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY BY FOLLOWING THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ADJUST ONLY THOSE CONTROLS THAT ARE COVERED BY THE OPERAT ING INSTRUCTIONS, AS IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF OTHER CONTROLS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE AND WILL OFTEN REQUIRE EXTENSIVE WORK BY A QUALIFED TECHNICIAN TO RESTORE THE PRODUCT TO NORMAL OPERATION.
•IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR THE CABINET HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
•IF THE PRODUCT EXHIBITS A DISTINCT CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE.
10.AVOID USING THE TELEPHONE DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM. THERE MAY BE A REMOTE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM LIGHTNING.
11.DO NOT USE THE TELEPHONE TO REPORT A GAS LEAK IN THE VICINITY OF THE LEAK.
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