Philips Internet-DECT phone VOIP8411B - Manual (Page 5)

3 Important Safety Information for USA
Important Safety Information
for USA and Canada
Before using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury,
including the the following.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
• Do not use this product near water, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool.
• Do not place this product on an unstable table.
The product may fall and be damaged.
• This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.
• This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the label.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where the
cord will be abused by people walking on it.
• Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
• Avoid using a telephone during a storm or
severe weather with lightning. There may be a
risk of electric shock from lightning.
• 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 any people with
pacemakers.
• Due to the radio signals between base station
and handset, wearers of hearing aids may
experience interference in the form of a
humming noise.
Batteries
• Use only the battery type listed in the
instruction manual. Do not use lithium or non-
rechargeable batteries.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they
can explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic if swallowed.
• Avoid contact with metal objects when
handling the battery. These objects could make
short circuit across the battery terminals that
could cause the batteries or conductor to
overheat resulting in burns.
• Do not attempt to recharge the battery cell by
heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte
can cause burns or irritation to the eyes or
skin.
• Observe the proper polarity, or direction, of
any battery. Reverse insertion of the battery
cell can result in leakage or explosion.
• Remove the battery cells if you do not plan to
use the product for several months at a time.
• Discard any “dead” batteries because they are
likely to leak into the product.
• Do not store this product or the battery in a
high temperature area. Battery stored in a
freezer or refrigerator should be protected
from condensation during storage and
defrosting. Battery should be stabilized at room
temperature before using.
• Your battery 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 cells.
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