Garmin GPSMAP 496 - Manual (Page 8)

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Introduction > Warning
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience
a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical
burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of the unit/
battery.
Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location,
such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage,
remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the
glove box.
Do not puncture or incinerate.
When storing the unit for a limited length of time, store within the following
temperature range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When storing the unit for an
extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to
25°C).
Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 131°F
(-20° to 55°C).
Do not recharge the battery out of the unit or disassemble the battery.
Keep the used battery away from children. Do not disassemble, puncture, or
damage the battery.
Only replace with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Using another battery
presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see your
Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
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Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See
www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
Important Information
Map Data inForMation: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide
customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at
a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources,
which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the
consumer. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In
some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is
prohibitively expensive.
tFr Data: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and
may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency
though alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR data.
The California Electronic Waste recycling act of 2003 requires the recycling of
certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this product, see
www.erecycle.org .