Uniden DECT1588 Series manual Precautions, Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

Precautions!

Before you read anything else, please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

•This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.

•The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

•Nickel and Cadmium are a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.

•Do not short-circuit the battery.

•Do not charge the rechargeable battery pack used in

this equipment with in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery pack as specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the battery pack or cause the battery pack to explode.

Rechargeable Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly..

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly

•Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC®

industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States.

•The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

•Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the used battery. .

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Uniden’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

•RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

Warning!

The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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