Emerson EM6000 - Manual (Page 15)

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
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.
Modular Telephone
Line Jack
CAUTION: Disconnect the phone cord from the
wall outlet before installing or replacing the
batteries. (Only for telephones which require
batteries)
Rechargeable battery warning
● This equipment contains a rechargeable battery.
● Rechargeable batteries are known to the State of California to cause cancer.
● Do not short-circuit the battery.
● The rechargeable batteries contained in this equipment may explode if
disposed of in a fire.
● Do not charge the battery used in this equipment in any charger other
than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner’s
manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause it to explode.
Telephone jack requirements
Imortant installation information
● Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
● Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
● Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
● Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
● Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone, such as
faxes,other phones, or modems.
To use this phone, you must have an RJ11C modular
telephone jack. If you do not have a modular jack,
please call your local telephone company to find out
how to get one installed.