IB-PH5435-WC-E-032805
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury, including the following:
1. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a slightly dampened cloth only.
3. 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.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the phone.
5. Slots and openings in back or bottom of the phone are for ventilation,
and should not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator,
heat register or a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet
unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not take this telephone apart.
When service or repair work is required, 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.
8. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions because improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
9. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
10. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
11. Do not allow anything to rest on the telephone cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.
12. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
13. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specially designed for wet locations.
14. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
15. Be careful when installing or modifying telephone lines.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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