Warnings and precautions – Garmin GPSMAP 172C User Manual
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Warnings and Precautions
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident
or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
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When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available naviga-
tion sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve
any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
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Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized
government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information
needed to navigate safely.
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Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requir-
ing precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
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 Pr
e information.
Hg - LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-
POSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.
For more information go to:
www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp.
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.
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics.
For more information on the applicability to this pr.
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