SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and persons including the following:

• Read and understand all instructions
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone
• 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
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak
• 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
• Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls
• 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
• 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
• Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will step or trip on the cord
• Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock
• 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 fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone