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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
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 basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or anywhere else there is water
4 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm There may be a
remote risk of electrical shock from lightning
5 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak
6 Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners on the telephone Use a damp cloth for cleaning
7 Place this telephone on a stable surface Serious damage and/or injury may result if the
telephone falls
8 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
9 Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or the
owner’s manual If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or
local power company
10 Do not place anything on the power cord Install the telephone where no one will step
or trip on the cord
11 Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of re or
electrical shock
12 Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone They can touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of re or electrical shock
Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone
