5.1 Safety Instructions178 DECT Portable Station5.1 Safety Instructions5.1.1 Safety InstructionsTake special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below to use the Panasonic DECT PortableStation (PS).Safety1. The charger should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operatinginstructions or as marked on the charger.2. When the PS is not being used, turn the power off. When left unused for a long period of time, thecharger should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.InstallationEnvironment1. Do not use this PS and the charger near water – for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, sink, etc.Damp basements should also be avoided.2. The PS and the charger should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, kitchen ranges,etc. They also should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5°C or greaterthan 40°C.Placement1. Do not place heavy objects on top of the PS and charger.2. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the PS andcharger. Do not subject the PS and charger to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, orshock.3. Place the charger on a flat surface.BatteryTo reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.1. Use only the battery specified.2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. It may explode. Check with local waste management codesfor special disposal instructions.3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns orinjury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conductive materialssuch as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.5. Do not recharge batteries, which are provided or specified as replacement parts for use with otherproducts. The battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery provided with or identified for use with this product byheating. Sudden release of battery electrolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.7. Remove the battery from this product if the product will not be used for a long period of time(several months or more). During this time the battery could leak in the product.8. Discard the "dead" battery as soon as possible. A "dead" battery may leak in the product.
