Battery safety precautions – Siemens Gigaset S450IP User Manual

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Appendix

Gigaset S450 IP KBA / EN US / A31008-M1713-R321-2-6043 / appendix.fm / 17.1.07

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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 may

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to normal operation.

e.) If the product has been dropped or physi-

cally has been damaged.

f.) If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cord-

less type) during a thunderstorm. There may be

a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas

leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15. Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed

if the keypad is locked.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric

shock, and to properly dispose of batteries,

please read and understand the following

instructions.

CONTAINS ALKALINE NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE

BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-

POSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN

MUNICIPAL WASTE.

1. Only use the batteries specified for use with

this product.

2. DO NOT USE ALKALINE NICKEL CADMIUM OR

ALKALINE LITHIUM BATTERIES, or mix batteries

of different sizes or from different manufactur-

ers in this product. DO NOT USE NONRE-

CHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the

cells may explode. Do not expose batteries to

water. Check with local codes for special dis-

posal instructions.

4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may

be toxic if swallowed.

5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in

order not to short the batteries with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The

batteries or conducting material may overheat

and cause burns or fire.

6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identi-

fied for use with, this product only in accor-

dance with the instructions and limitations

specified in the user’s manual. Do not attempt

to charge the batteries with any means other

than that specified in the users manual.

7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on

both the charger and handset.

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