WARNING
FOR ALL EARPHONES!
For safe and correct use
of
earphones, read this manual before use. Keep
the manual and safety information in a convenient place for future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two sym-
bols- "WARNING" and
"CAUTION"-depending
on the imminence of the
danger and the severity
of
the damage.
Ii\ WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury
or
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death as a result of incorrect operation.
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CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury
or
property damage as a result
of
incorrect operation.
WARNING
• If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device,
fire
or
electric shock may result.
• Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in
personal injury and/or product failure.
CAUTION
• Never disassemble
or
modify the device, as failures may result.
• Do not subject
to
extreme force and do not pull on tne cable or
failures may result.
• Keep the microphone dry and avoid exposure to extreme tem-
peratures and humidity.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known
to
the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
LISTENING
TO
AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME
AS
POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your
ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please
use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health
Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels
before hearing damage occurs.
90 dB SPL 95
dB
SPL 100
dB
SPL
105 dB SPL
at 8 hours
110 dB SPL
at 4 hours
115
dB
SPL
at 2 hours
120 dB SPL
at 1 hour
at ½ hour at 15 minutes Avoid
or
damage may occur
Do not use when a failure to hear your surroundings could be dangerous,
such as while driving,
or
when biking, walking,
or
jogging where traffic is
present and accidents could occur.
Keep this product and its accessories out of reach
of
children. Handling or
use by children may pose a risk of death
or
serious injury. Contai
ns
small
parts
and
cords that may pose risk of choking or strangulation.
Set the volume level of the audio device to a minimum, and then after
connecting the earphones, adjust the volume gradually. Sudden exposure
to loud noises could cause hearing damage.
Turn up the volume control only far enough to hear properly.
Ringing in the ears may indicate that the volume level is too high. Try
lowering the volume.
If you connect these earphones
to
an airplane's sound system, listen at
low levels so that loud messages from the pilot do not cause discomfort.
Have your hearing checked by an audiologist on a regular basis. If you
experience
wax
buildup, discontinue use until a medical professional has
examined your ears.
Failure to use, clean, or maintain earphone sleeves and nozzles according
to manufacturer's instructions may increase the risk of sleeves detaching
from the nozzle and becoming lodged in your ear.
Prior to inserting the earphone, always recheck the sleeve to make sure it
is firmly attached to the nozzle.
If a sleeve becomes lodged in your ear, seek skilled medical assistance to
remove the sleeve. Damage to the ear may be caused by non-profession-
als attempting to remove the sleeve.
• Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal
injury and/
or
product failure.
CAUTION
Do not immerse in water, such as while taking a bath
or
washing your
face, otherwise sound deterioration
or
failures may result.
Do not use while sleeping as accidents may result.
Use a slow twisting motion to remove the earphones. Never pull
on
the
earphone cord.
• Stop using the earphones immediately if they are causing great discom-
fort, irritation, rash, discharge,
or
any other uncomfortable reaction.
If you are currently receiving ear treatment, consult your physician before
using this device.