BellSouth MH9915 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
Safety Instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these
basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone.
3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else where there is water.
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
6. Use only the power cord and BATTERY PACK indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Do
not dispose of the BATTERY PACK in a fire. The BATTERY PACK may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
7. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the BASE UNIT or
in the Owner’s Manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet before cleaning or replacing the
BATTERY PACK. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
9. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result
if the telephone falls.
10. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This telephone should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
11. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will
step or trip on the cord.
12. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire
or electric shock.
13. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone. They could touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not take this telephone apart. If service or
repair work is required on this telephone, take it to a qualified service
representative. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
15. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlet and consult a qualified service
representative in any of the following situations.
A. When the power supply cord is frayed or damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the telephone.
C. If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the telephone to normal operation.